14K yellow gold Jade and Akoya brooch by Ming Honolulu. The brooch features twenty-three half-drilled Akoya cultured pearls and six prong set multi-color marquise cabochons of Jade. The brooch weighs 14.09dwt. Circa, 1940's to roughly 2000.
Jade Attributes:
Shape: Oval
Measurements: 17.50 x 8.00 x 4.40 mm (approximate)
Weight: 5.35 ct (calculated)
Clarity: Difficult to see cracks
Translucency: Slightly translucent
Color: Black, Ice, Orange, Yellow, Lavender,Light Green
Color saturation: Slightly pale
Color distribution: Slightly even
Color brightness: Medium bright
Texture: Medium grains
Cut/carving: Good
Polish: Good
Akoya Pearl Attributes:
Number: 23
Size: 4 3/4 mm to 5-1/2 mm
Shape: Round
Color: Pink / w/ rose overtones
Luster: Very Good
Surface: Clean
Nacre quality: Very good
Matching: Excellent
Brooch Attributes:
Weight: 14.09 dwt
Design: Bar
Metal content: 14K yellow gold
Manufacturing: Cast and assembled
Type of pin: Stem and catch
Length/Width: / mm
Setting: Prong set
Condition: Good
Trademark: Ming Honolulu
Reviewed by St. Louis Jewelry Appraisals LLC.
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Condition
Very good, showing only minor signs of wear. See photos and professional assessment by St. Louis Jewelry Appraisals LLC for more condition details.
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