Materials and Features:

• Large round slightly domed medallion pendant with Chinese lettering meaning “Gui”

• Brushed gold with polished silver Chinese character riveted to medallion

• “Gui” in Chinese meaning “expensive or valued”

Type: Removable bail

Age/Origin: 1980’s

Marks: © D’Orlan, 8425

The Story: D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Bradden previously trained under the French jeweller, Marcel Boucher who established the Marcel Boucher & Cie Company, in New York City in 1937. After 1979, D'Orlan purchased Marcel Boucher's designs. Pieces using these molds are frequently marked "D'Orlan" along with a 4-digit inventory number. The workmanship and details on the jewelry being produced from the Boucher moulds by D’Orlan is of high quality.

In 1984, D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd., formed a partnership with the Nina Ricci enterprises of Paris, France (known throughout the world in the fashion industry for French designs and French luxury goods including perfumes). D’Orlan and Nina Ricci costume and precious jewelry is sold throughout the world in Nina Ricci Stores, in high end department stores and boutiques.

Measurements:

• Weight: 39.5g

• Dimensions: Medallion diameter approx. 2.25”, hangs approx. 2.75”

Condition: Very good condition, some minor wear to gold