Description
Vintage early 1970s boho hippie era caged green stone bracelet with chunks of jade, or aventurine semi precious stone. See historical jewelry reference below on the use of British Columbian jade for this jewelry. Chaining is goldtone/gold plate. Size is 7 1/2″ long end to end unhooked laid out flat on a table. Width is 3/8″ across. These stones have lovely shades of medium green with each having its own individual internal characteristics. Overall condition in excellent. Minimal age wear. No damage or repair. This is a lovely bracelet for any occasion. Being semi precious it is good day and evening wear.
Google AI when asked if jade was used in 1970s caged jewelry:Yes, jade was used in wire-wrapped bracelets during the 1970s. This era saw a significant rise in “bohemian” and handmade jewelry, where artists frequently incorporated semi-precious stones, including jade chips, beads, and cabochons, into hand-wrapped wire designs.
Key Aspects of 1970s Jade Wire-Wrapped Jewelry:
Bohemian Style: Wire wrapping gained popularity as part of the 1960s/70s hippie movement, focusing on natural materials like jade, crystals, and turquoise.
Materials & Techniques: Artists used copper, brass, or gold-tone wire to cage or wrap jade chips and beads.
1970s Specificity: Examples from this period include jade chip bracelets, often with wire-wrapped links.
Materials: During this time, both genuine jade and similar-looking stones like green aventurine were popular in artisanal, handcrafted pieces.
Trends: The 1970s favored earthy, unpolished, and organic designs, which made wire-wrapped jade a popular accessory.
By the 1970s, the commercialization of jade, including nephrite from British Columbia, was well underway, providing ample material for jewelry makers.
