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).

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

A Pair of Jade Bird Ornaments, Late 19th Century

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #700717
10303

This sweet pair of white jade bird ornament converted to a pair of earrings. Excellent condition.

Vintage Green Jade Bangle Bracelet w/ Gold Mounts

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1980: item #676708
JO50

DESCRIPTION: A truly beautiful circular jade bracelet of a medium green color and 14K etched gold mounts, including clasp with gold chain. This is an estate item and probably dates to the 1970’s or earlier. Very sophisticated and lovely, it will make a stunning jewelry accessory. DIMENSIONS: Exterior diameter, 2 ¾” (7 cm).

White Jadeite Bottle/Jar

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Contemporary: item #551517

Finely carved, with an incredible translucence. So much so that one can read standard print through the base under normal lighting conditions. Contemporary, 1.75 inches (4.5 cm.) in diameter.

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade archer's ring

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #485628
Archer02

A fine Qing dynasty jade archer ring of a transluscent light green with striations. Most likely early to mid 19th century. Due to the transluscence, it takes on the color of the background. A well crafted ring concave at one rim and convex at the other. This is a genuine archer's ring intended for use.

Approximately 1" high. Very good condition.