Kingfisher Feather and Coral 19th Century Flower Pin

Chinese: Jewelry: Kingfisher Pre 1900: item #847943
54-34

Iridescent blue kingfisher bird feathers were used to create the five petals of this 19th century Chinese pin that was most likely used as a hair ornament. Feathers from the tiny kingfisher bird decorated items used by the ladies of Chinese imperial courts for many centuries. Jewelry and other articles covered with the feathers were found in Tang Dynasty tombs. In the 18th century, the fashion developed for very large, intricate feather headpieces, and these can be seen worn by empresses and the... Click for details

Archaistic jade pendant

Chinese: Jewelry: Precious Metals Pre 1980: item #832075
1959

Finely carved nephrite plaque (may be worn as a pendant) with archaic Chinese characters and pattern, 20th CE- it may not be that old but consider the workmanship that went into this. L: 5.6/2.1in and W: 3.7cm/1.4in..

Antique Tibetan Silver and Turquoise Necklace

Chinese: Jewelry: Precious Metals Pre 1920: item #828719

This antique necklace consists of large (35 mm diameter) carved silver beads mixed with large (20 mm -25 mm diameter) Tibetan turquoise beads and finished with finely detailed silver end caps. The large silver beads have carved auspicious symbols on them.

We estimate it to date primarily to the period of 1880-1920. ... Click for details

White Jade Pendant

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1910: item #826965
1947

Exceptionally fine pierced white Jade nephrite in Zitan wood setting, Qing Dynasty, with “bat amongst peaches” carving. This jade is a section from a hairpin while wood came from a piece of old Qing Zitan furniture, I had recently commissioned to set this lovely piece of Jade in. L: 7cm/2.8in and W: 3.2cm/1.2in.

Ming jade Bi

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1700: item #794034
1891

Fine Ming Dynasty Jade nephrite Bi with archaic carved scroll pattern. A few “ant bite” sized worn chips along the edge, otherwise excellent condition. D: 5.8cm/2.3in and 4mm thickness.

Chinese Filagree Silver Bracelet w/ 5 Jadeite Cabs

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #790516

This antique Chinese filagree silver bracelet with rectangular barrel shaped jadeite insets measures 7 inches long (opened flat) by about one inch in width.

We estimate it's inside diameter when closed to be two inches across.

It is set with five rectangular ja... Click for details

Jade goat toggle

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1492: item #787184
1872

Rare nephrite jade carving of a goat circa Yuan to Ming Dynasty L: 4cm/1.6in and H: 3cm/1.2in. One possible chip on tail; this also maybe just part of the original stone’s surface.

Strand of Antique Tribal Beads

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #774599
JHS92

DESCRIPTION: For antique bead lovers, here is a beautiful strand of genuine Tibetan coral and turquoise beads strung on a simple nylon cord in graduated sizes. A total of 17 beads, eight turquoise and nine coral. DIMENSIONS: Sizes range from 1 1/8” diameter (2.9 cm) to ½” diameter (1.3 cm).

Spring and Autumn/Warring States Silver/Bronze pendant

Chinese: Jewelry: Precious Metals Pre AD 1000: item #739230

From our new project, www.gudaijewelry.com, comes this rare silver or silver clad bronze element with cloud form design. Probably from a ceremonal vessel, it has a custom 18k gold fitting by Blue Heron to make it wearable. Approximately 6.2cmx1.5cm.
All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic elements used for the Gudai jewelry project have been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that they may be worn without f... Click for details

Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin in Lavender Jade

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1980: item #719121
41-24

Lavender jade is carved into a figure of Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva revered in China as the goddess of mercy. Guanyin stands on the head of a dragon that curves up and behind her, with the tail curving over her head to create a halo. The figure, shown here hanging on a chain as a pendant, is carved on both sides. The lavender hue of the jade is most pronounced across the bottom of the piece where the jade has the greatest depth for the carving of the dragon head with a ball in front of it... Click for details