{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-tiger-head-jade-earrings","title":"Gold Vermeil Tiger Head Jade Earrings","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003e旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家\u003cbr\u003e\nSwallows that once nested beneath the eaves of noble halls now fly freely into the homes of ordinary families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of clip style earrings built around a trapezoidal jadeite cabochon, its deep green surface set beside a band of black onyx for sharp, deliberate contrast. The gold vermeil mount below curves outward in the rounded silhouette of a stylised tiger head, its surface engraved with auspicious cloud motifs and finished in a matte, brushed gold. Across the lower curve, a dense field of pavé cubic zirconia catches the light, with a single ruby toned cabochon set low as a quiet point of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Motif and Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger has held a place of honour in Chinese decorative art for millennia, carved into jade pendants and cast into bronze long before it appeared in jewellery, valued as a guardian figure and a symbol of strength, courage and protection. Its head alone, rendered in stylised form, was often enough to carry this meaning, appearing on belt buckles, hairpins and ornaments meant to ward off harm and bring good fortune to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere that guardian silhouette is softened into something wearable for daily life, its rounded form and engraved cloud patterns recalling the auspicious motifs once reserved for ceremonial pieces. The jadeite at its centre, prized in Chinese culture for thousands of years as a stone of virtue and protection, sits within this frame like a treasure held safe, a small echo of the tiger's traditional role as guardian made literal in the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid S925 sterling silver foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium thick gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for deeper colour and extended wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural jadeite cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack onyx accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby toned cabochon detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePavé cubic zirconia setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92.5% purity and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76 Step Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tiger head mount begins as a cast silver form, refined by hand until the curve of the silhouette and the engraved cloud motifs emerge with crisp, even lines, before the gold vermeil exterior is applied for a richer, more durable colour than standard plating allows. The piece then moves through a sequence of seventy six individual steps, from the shaping and engraving of the mount through repeated annealing, polishing and stone setting, with the jadeite cabochon and onyx fitted only once the gold finish and pavé work are complete. Such a process resists full mechanisation, which is why no two pieces emerge quite identical, each carrying the faint, individual traces of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e S925 sterling silver, gold vermeil exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e jadeite, black onyx, ruby toned cabochon, cubic zirconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 8.5g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 19.3 x 10.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e clip style ear fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to pieces with presence, an earring that pairs the cool weight of jadeite with the warmth of engraved gold, carrying centuries of protective symbolism in a form sized for everyday wear. A piece suited to someone who wants their jewellery to feel considered rather than incidental, with detail enough to reward a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tang Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47992017846530,"sku":null,"price":427.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/GoldVermeilTigerHeadJadeEarrings.png?v=1781514227","url":"https:\/\/tangheritage.com\/products\/gold-vermeil-tiger-head-jade-earrings","provider":"Tang Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}