Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience This ring would likely have

This ring would likely have been given out at his funeral to a close family member

Made at a time when the precision of machines didn't apply to production of such small articles

and the stones are a gorgeous pale milky blue colour

a tantalising glimpse of what they would go on to experience in eternity

Art Deco Diamond & Carved Jade "Opium Poppies" Brooch faience This ring would likely haveDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 An exceptional carved jade brooch dating from the Art Deco period, circa 1920, although the jade itself is older, Chinese origin, likely carved in mid 19th century. The craftsmanship is exceptional, characterised by opium poppies and foliage. It's set in a platinum mount with diamond and milligrain "asterisks" at the top and bottom. After the Qing court was dissolved in 1912, many articles ended up in the USA and Europe, and