Gold Vermeil Tiger Head Jade Earrings
旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家
Swallows that once nested beneath the eaves of noble halls now fly freely into the homes of ordinary families.
A 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.
Cultural Motif and Significance
The 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.
Here 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.
Material
- Solid S925 sterling silver foundation
- Premium thick gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for deeper colour and extended wear
- Natural jadeite cabochon
- Black onyx accent
- Ruby toned cabochon detail
- Pavé cubic zirconia setting
- 92.5% purity and above
- Certified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals
76 Step Craftsmanship
Each 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.
Product Details
- Material: S925 sterling silver, gold vermeil exterior
- Gemstones: jadeite, black onyx, ruby toned cabochon, cubic zirconia
- Weight: approximately 8.5g (pair)
- Dimensions: approximately 19.3 x 10.2mm
- Closure: clip style ear fitting
For 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.
旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家
Swallows that once nested beneath the eaves of noble halls now fly freely into the homes of ordinary families.
A 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.
Cultural Motif and Significance
The 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.
Here 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.
Material
- Solid S925 sterling silver foundation
- Premium thick gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for deeper colour and extended wear
- Natural jadeite cabochon
- Black onyx accent
- Ruby toned cabochon detail
- Pavé cubic zirconia setting
- 92.5% purity and above
- Certified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals
76 Step Craftsmanship
Each 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.
Product Details
- Material: S925 sterling silver, gold vermeil exterior
- Gemstones: jadeite, black onyx, ruby toned cabochon, cubic zirconia
- Weight: approximately 8.5g (pair)
- Dimensions: approximately 19.3 x 10.2mm
- Closure: clip style ear fitting
For 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.
Description
旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家
Swallows that once nested beneath the eaves of noble halls now fly freely into the homes of ordinary families.
A 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.
Cultural Motif and Significance
The 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.
Here 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.
Material
- Solid S925 sterling silver foundation
- Premium thick gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for deeper colour and extended wear
- Natural jadeite cabochon
- Black onyx accent
- Ruby toned cabochon detail
- Pavé cubic zirconia setting
- 92.5% purity and above
- Certified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals
76 Step Craftsmanship
Each 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.
Product Details
- Material: S925 sterling silver, gold vermeil exterior
- Gemstones: jadeite, black onyx, ruby toned cabochon, cubic zirconia
- Weight: approximately 8.5g (pair)
- Dimensions: approximately 19.3 x 10.2mm
- Closure: clip style ear fitting
For 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.
