Chinese Lunar Calendar (Original)
Designer: Harvey Chan
The original RCM Chinese Lunar Calendar series featuring the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac with a 24-karat gold-plated octagonal cameo. Sterling silver (.925), predecessor to the Classic Chinese Zodiac series (2010-2021).
Notes
Sterling silver (33.63g) with 24K gold-plated cameo. Tiger (1998) through Ox (2009). Followed by the Classic Chinese Zodiac series (2010-2021,.9999 silver) and Lunar Year series (2022-present).
Collector Research Notes
The original RCM Chinese Lunar Calendar series featuring the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac with a 24-karat gold-plated octagonal cameo. Sterling silver (.925), predecessor to the Classic Chinese Zodiac series (2010-2021).
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