Lot of Beads of Chinese Mandarin Court Necklace, Qing.

Chinese: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #1125628
SK 429

Enameled open-work silver beads of different sizes in ball, double gourd and drop shape, two set with amethyst stones, plus an oval jade pendant. And from another chaozhu four glass beads imitating rose quartz, and two small beads made of bone in open-work. Condition: silver beads with enamel losses, one bruised. Dimension: jade pendant: 3.3 cm x 4.3 cm, double gourd: 5.8 cm long.

Chinese 18K Gold and Jade Bracelet

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1960: item #1123779
WLFJO3

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful vintage gold and jade Chinese bracelet with five carved jade squares mounted into gold frames, joined to a gold band of gourd shaped links. There is a tiny two character mark in Chinese on the inside clasp, too small to photograph. Jeweler tested at 18K, in perfect condition; from a Florida collection. DIMENSIONS: Interior circumference is 6 ¼” (15.9 cm), suitable for a smaller size wrist. Each jade carving is ½” square (1.3 cm). Total weight is 14.17 grams.

A Jade Pendant with Mark, Early 20th Century

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #1120042
B-18

Jade pendant carved as double peaches and bat together mounted in 18K yellow gold frame. It has maker's mark: K.H. on the back.

Peaches and bats are both good luck symbols in Chinese culture. The bat represents luck and the peach means longevity. The bat combined with two peaches has a special meaning of 'wishing you both luck and longevity together'.... Click for details

Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewel Box, Early 20th C.

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #1119533
JO59

DESCRIPTION: A pretty little repossee’ silver Chinese export box on short paw-feet legs with a large pink quartz carving inset into the top, carved in the form of a peach and a pomegranate. The inside has been gold washed and the base bears a stamp “Made in China, Silver.” The perfect size for holding a favorite ring or earrings, the box is in good condition with wear to the white overlay on the horizontal band; first quarter of the 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 2” long (5 cm) x 1 ¼” high (3.2 cm).

Small Chinese Mirror with He Xiangu in Ivory, 19th C.

Chinese: Jewelry Pre 1900: item #1119395
4496

Ladies mirror made of a carved reticulated ivory panel, finely painted with the immortal He Xiangu and a boy. Framed with bronze. Condition: mirror with two breakages, wear. Dimension: panel: 8.3 cm x 5.5 cm.

Chinese Export Silver Case Pendant with Agate Bead.

Chinese: Jewelry: Precious Metals Pre 1920: item #1118378
SK 349

Chinese silver pendant with agate bead made for the export to Southeast Asia. Probably a small container for fragrance. Marked with Chinese characters. Condition: few traces of usage, missing ends. Dimension: silver pendant: 6 cm long, weight: 38 g.

Chinese Serpentine Faux Jade Opera Length Necklace

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1930: item #1118160

A lovely old flapper style necklace that is superbly crafted from serpentine beads that are strung in their original form of a 1920's flapper necklace.

Serpentine was frequently used as an imitation of jade and the necklace is most likely Chinese in origin. The necklace measures approximately 32" around the interior plus the 2 3/4" drop. The beads measure 4.2 mm for the smallest that are used for the double stra... Click for details

Antique Signed Chinese Silver Banded Agate Ring

Chinese: Jewelry: Precious Metals Pre 1930: item #1118132

A fun antique Chinese silver ring with an oval cabochon of grey and white banded agate. The detailed silver wire work was done by hand is of rather high quality craftsmanship. It is signed on the underside with Chinese characters and the initials "LI". It is approximately a size 7 1/2 and it is adjustable as was the fashion for this type of ring in the early 20th century. The agate measures 20 mm by 12 mm and the ring weighs 5.10 grams. ... Click for details

Peking Glass Necklace with Carved Ivory Rose

Chinese: Jewelry Pre 1930: item #1117392

A beautifully carved realistic ivory rose hangs from a strand of Peking Glass beads made to imitate jade with a large faux pearl above the rose. The beads are made by hand with each one being different and the measure approximately 3 1/2 mm across. It is in very good condition for its age with a lovely warm patina. I don't see any chips or nicks along the edges of the petals. The faux pearl has two minor blemishes on one side of it. The necklace measures 15 1/4" long plus the 2 1/2" drop. T... Click for details

A Chinese Bracelet with Openwork-Carved Jadeite Plaques

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #1117378
11.10.007

A set of 6 openwork-carved jadeite plaques with "moss and snow" like markings depicting older and younger male figures amidst lotus scroll; set into a gilt-silver filigree bracelet decorated with ruyi heads
7 inches long
Jadeite Plaques: 19th Century
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