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

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #1119533
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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).

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

A Chinese Bracelet with Openwork-Carved Jadeite Plaques

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #1117378
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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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Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet, Qing

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1910: item #1107741
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DESCRIPTION: A good Qing Dynasty celadon jade bangle bracelet, the natural nephrite stone with dark brown inclusions, dating from the 19th C. or earlier. Very good condition. DIMENSIONS: Inside diameter is 2 ½” (6.4 cm); outside diameter is 3 ½” (9 cm).

Matching Chinese Silver & Turquoise Bracelet, Ring, Pin

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #1106485
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DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese jewelry set including bracelet, ring and pin, skillfully hand crafted of silver filigree with large matching turquoise stones. The filigree work on these pieces is excellent with no losses or damage, and all clasps are in perfect working order. Dating from the early 1900’s, the world “silver” is stamped on the inside of the bracelet’s clasp and on the back rim of the pin. DIMENSIONS: Bracelet’s inside diameter is 2 ¼” (5.8 cm) with large protruding stones; pin is 1... Click for details

Fine Jade Bangle Bracelet with Gilt Silver Bands, Qing

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1920: item #1103661
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DESCRIPTION: A fine Chinese light green jade bangle bracelet, the stone transitioning from light to bright green, with three wide gold-washed sterling silver bands wrapping the bracelet, each bearing a raised “shou” character representing longevity. This elegant, natural color bracelet is in excellent condition and is from a South Florida collection. Dating from the late Qing dynasty (1880 – 1920), it was originally purchased in Xian, China, in 1985. DIMENSIONS: Inside diameter is 2 3/8” (6 cm)... Click for details

Antique Carved Jade Bracelet: Plant & Dragon Motifs

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1900: item #1101476

This antique jade cuff, bangle or bracelet measures 3.5 inches in diameter (89 mm) on the outside, and 3 1/8 inches (78 mm) for the inside diameter.

It is carved from an off white jade with slight tinges of green and a few very small dark green or black spots on the interior of the bracelet. ... Click for details

Jadite Pendant: Chilong Climbing on Fruit

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1980: item #1101076

This jade carving of a Chilong climbing on a hanging piece of elongated fruit measures approximately 1.75 inches x 1.0 inch x .40 inch or 45mm x 25mm x 12 mm.

It is carved from a piece of semi translucent jadeite with colors that range from pale celadon color to medium-deep forest green. Under artificial light it has lighter highlights ... Click for details

Necklace with carved jade pieces, moss agate and silver

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1980: item #1093805

The jade beads are carved with long life and happiness. The small beads are moss agate. Silver beads and lock. Length: 46 cm.

Jade Bangle

Chinese: Jewelry: Hardstones and Minerals Pre 1910: item #1090788
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Lovely Qing Dynasty jadeite bangle with rare russet color, particularly nice are the two old silver repairs, which in my opinion enhances rather than detracts. Inner D: 6cm/2.4in and outer D: 8cm/3.2in. May be worn as a pendant or bangle if you have a petit hand and wrist.