Vintage 1960's White Serpentine Carved Dragon bangle Genuine OOAK Estate Piece

Estate Piece - Estimated as 1950-60's This Vintage Serpentine Bangle is incredibly detailed and absolutely one of a kind. The ivory colored stone is cut into the entwining body of an open mouthed Dragon. See photos for intricate detailing of the Dragon's head and teeth, as well as the sinewy lines along the body. This design encircles the wearers wrist in elegant style. Bracelet measures 2.2" on the inner circle and is 1cm thick Weight: 44 grams *Fine-tune cleaning may be required; left to the buyers discretion Identified and Authenticity by Facet Foundry Gastonia, NC USA For buyer edification: Serpentine is NOT Jade. 💎"Natural serpentines can make convincing imitations, but real jadeite and nephrite both have higher SG and RI values than serpentines." 💎"Hobbs (1982: 18) indicates that such tests [hardness tests] are not very useful for jadeite and 'would only help separate materials that have a hardness value that is significantly lower than jade, such as serpentine, calcite, and talc.' (References) Gemsociety.org, Canadian Institute of Gemology ✨Check out all my Listings! ✨Smoke Free & Pet Free Home ✨Bundle items for Discount! ✨Please ask all questions before purchase