Ornemental hairpin from the Li minority of Hainan ; it is made of buffalo bone, and engraved with a character, one arm up, riding a mythical mount (dragoon), and with a fish and numerous geometric designs.
The hollowed parts are filled with black pigment ; ancient glass and porcelain beeds and silk streamers. L : 20c. Hainan island, Li minority, beginning of 20th. C.

Large silver torque worn by the « Flower » Miao made of silver.
That kind of heavy necklace was only worn for prestige during the festivals. Guizhou, China, first half of 20th C. H : 30c, inner Width : 15c, external Width : 25c

Miao or Dong bracelet made of silver on a tree-resine core in the shape of a caterpillar (representation of the silk worm), usually reserved to the village's chief.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. Inner width: 5,4 cms, opening width: 2,4 cms. BE 247 (see Bibliography)

Antique Natural Baltic Amber Necklace
c. 1900 - 1940s
Early 20th century
Natural untreat baltic amber
Weight: 121 grams
Diameter of beads: 20.5 mm (largest) to 16.4 mm (smallest)
Length: 74 cm (29 inches)
From a Portland, Oregon estate

A substantial and gorgeous strand of antique natural baltic amber beads, weighing an impressive 121 grams...

17th Century Chinese Natural Amber Carved Hat Button Ornament

It is 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide by 1.67 inches (4.25 cm) in length. It weighs 5.8 gram.

It has small and flea bite chips, inclusions, cracks, holes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Coral Carved Bracelet with Flower & Bird Marked "China Silver"

It is 6.6 inches (16.7 cm) in inner circumference by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The coral plaques range from 25.2 mm to 26.5 mm long by 13.3 mm to 14.4 mm wide. It is 35.9 gram.

The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The coral plaque have trace of glue at the back and inclusions (as seen in the photos)...

1930's Chinese Amber Carved Seed Pearl Pendant with Peach

The overall length is 3.55 inches (9 cm). The pendant is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jade bead is 7.6 mm. The total weight is 6.6 gram.

The pendant has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Silver Jadeite Carved Plaque Bracelet with Flowers & Bat Marked "Silver"

It is 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.3 cm) in inner diameter and 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide. The jadeite plaque is 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) in length. It is 41.7 gram.

The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches...

19th Century Chinese Tourmaline Carved Persimmon Pendant Necklace

It is 15.8 inches (40.3 cm) in inner circumference by 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. The pendant is 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) long by 1.2 inches (2.9 cm) wide. It is 16 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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During the Qing Dynasty, the feathers of the kingfisher bird were used to create ornaments for woman to attach to clothing and/or wear in their hair... Through the 1800's These ornaments were made and formed with heavy paper (light weight cardboard...) They had large areas of feathers and the edges of the paper form were bordered with gold paint...and the ornaments were often domed By the early 1900's the bird were becoming rare almost extinct ...so intricate and smaller sections of fea...

1950's Chinese 14K Gold Coral & Lapis Lazuli Carved Beads with Calligraphy Necklace

It is 27.95 inches (71 cm) in circumference by 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) long. . The lapis lazuli beads range from 10.8 mm to 12.27 mm wide. The coral beads range from 11.8 mm to 13.45 mm wide. The total weight is 101.5 gram.

Some of the beads have surface wears and scratches and inclusions (as seen in the photos).

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Vintage Chinese 14K Gold Pearl and Jadeite Bead Carved Bracelet Marked

It is 6.22 inches (15.8 cm) in inner circumference by 2 inches (5.2 cm) inner diameter. The jadeite is 2.7 mm-6.6 mm. It is 27.4 gram.

The Jadeite has surface wears, and inclusions. The bracelet has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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18th Century Chinese Jade Carved Tiger Pendant with 19th Century White Jade Bead & Silver Bead Necklace

It is 17.5 inches (445.45 cm) in inner circumference by 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length. The pendant is 1.48 inches (3.77 cm) long by 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) wide. The beads range from 9.79 mm to 29.6 mm wide. It is 134.2 gram.

The pendant has chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches. The beads have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Chinese Amber Carved Pendant with Fu Dog Lion, Circa 1900's

It is 1.02 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.6 inches (3.7 cm) wide and (1.36 cm) thick. It weighs 14.4 gram.

It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's 14K Gold Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque with Seed Pearl Screw Back Earrings

They are 0.78 inch (2 cm) long by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The total weight is 8 gram.

They have inclusions, missing seed pearls, flea bite chips, surface wears and scratches, and tarnished metals (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Turquoise Carved Shou Longevity Beads Mother of Pearl Necklace

It is 37 inches (94 cm) in circumference. The beads range from 17.85 mm to 18.85 mm wide. It is 195.2 gram.

Some beads have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Belt Buckle with Jadeite Carved Plaque

It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) in length by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. It weighs 109.4 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, inclusions at the jadeite plaque, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese 14K Gold (tested 14K gold with acid gold test kit) Jadeite Carved Lavender Jadeite Seal Pendant

It is 1.65 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 0.8 inches (2.1 cm) wide. It is 28.8 gram.

The jadeite has inclusions and flea bite chips. The gold has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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