{"product_id":"v-i-n-t-a-g-e-fruits-of-our-labor-solid-14k-yellow-gold-framed-antique-chinese-gambling-chip-pendant-carved-mother-of-pearl","title":"reworked A N T I Q U E \/\/ fruits of our labor \/ solid 14k yellow gold framed antique Chinese gambling chip pendant \/ carved mother of pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003ea visual, wearable poem about laying the groundwork (laying bricks), reaping the fruits of our labor (pineapple), and being open to evolution and iteration (a gambling chip becomes an ornate, figural pendant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit's a one of a kind and the custom 14k frame is significant, sturdy, and has a generous bail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ethis is an antique gambling piece from a larger set that dates to the late 18th to mid 19th century (ahem: a true antique) made in China and exported throughout much of Europe for fancy folks and their fancy gambling. much much after these fell out of use as gambling chips a few different jewelry designers have crafted 14k frames for the gambling pieces, transforming them into wearable tokens of luck and loss. the hinged bail also has purpose — intended to clip onto a string of pearls — or really onto anything\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14k and mother of pearl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~34.9mm east\/west x ~47.45mm north\/south including bail x ~3.2mm thick at the bails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebail has a ~5.5mm x ~3.8mm opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eweighs 5.8g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ein good antique \u0026amp; vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis is a genuine antique gambling chip made out of carved mother of pearl (shell) and as it was once in circulation there are minor chips along its edges and surface scratches throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14k frame is vintage and has plenty of time-earned patina as this piece hasn't been worn in a long while\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprongs are securely holding the chip in place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eS E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325924409647,"sku":null,"price":458.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IGsquare.jpg?v=1747254720","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/v-i-n-t-a-g-e-fruits-of-our-labor-solid-14k-yellow-gold-framed-antique-chinese-gambling-chip-pendant-carved-mother-of-pearl","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}