Vintage Chinese Enamel Ring
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Vintage, cloisonné on repousse sterling silver ring featuring a magnificent Chinese Phoenix bird. Size 6&3/4 but adjustable, tapered, wrapped band. Face is 3/4". Tested as 950 silver content. Some age showing with a little wear to the enamel in spots and naturally occurring patina. I've had it since the 70's but I suspect it is much older. A symbol of virtue and grace, this mythological bird also symbolizes the union of yin and yang and is often used in traditional Chinese wedding decorations.
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daunaisvintage
Hello just wondering how you test the silver do you take it to someone for testing or do an at home acid test?
Feb 16Reply

roxychicago
@daunaisvintage @daunaisvintage Hi, I do not test at home. I take it to my jeweler, he acid tests. For really perplexing pieces like this one I go to my history buff, mcm design fanatic, gemologist pawn shop owner. He also acid tests but has one of those specialty x-ray machines that reveal exact metal content. I am lucky to have him, he helps me a lot.
Feb 16Reply

daunaisvintage
@roxychicago Ok thank you I was wondering what kind of tool would tell an exact metal count
Feb 16Reply

roxychicago
@daunaisvintage My pleasure.
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