{"product_id":"antique-french-nephrite-ruby-and-gold-box-circa-1900","title":"Antique French Nephrite, Ruby and Gold Box, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Small Treasury of the Belle Époque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDark green nephrite, polished to a quiet luster, meets the warmth of gold and the delicate fire of rubies.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCreated in France around 1900, this elegant rectangular box is fashioned from deep green nephrite, its smooth, gently rounded edges lending a softness to the otherwise architectural form. Three ornamental gold mounts punctuate the surface: two small, quatrefoil-like motifs set with rubies and a more elaborate scrolling gold clasp that descends over the front edge. The restrained decoration allows the richness of the stone to remain the principal attraction, while the ruby accents introduce discreet points of color.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe piece belongs to the intimate world of precious objects so admired at the turn of the twentieth century, when hardstone boxes, cigarette cases, and personal accessories were treated with the same attention to material and proportion as fine jewelry. Its compact dimensions and carefully considered ornament give it the character of a private treasure, intended as much for the pleasure of handling as for its beauty on a dressing table or desk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA little object of ceremony, preserving the grace of another century in stone, gold, and ruby.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nephrite, gold, and rubies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 × 6 × 1.5 cm (approximately 3.35 × 2.36 × 0.59 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular polished nephrite box with ornamental gold mounts and ruby accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure \/ Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative gold clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e OB65066\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Odeon Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68022389506321,"sku":"OB65066","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9008\/5393\/files\/Product_Beautifier-936a5dc3-2003-5c9b-9f33-8167cd0155ac_4407101.jpg?v=1794326114","url":"https:\/\/www.odeoncollection.com\/products\/antique-french-nephrite-ruby-and-gold-box-circa-1900","provider":"Odeon Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}