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. The silver beads are hollow, but also thick and substantial. They were created in two pieces and put together at the widest point of the bead. They are hand tooled and, although unmarked ( as is a lot of silver from this area) they are of high quality (.800-900 or better). Full return privileges otherwise.
We estimate it to date primarily to the period of 1880-1920.
It is in excellent condition and weighs (both silver and turquoise) about 190 grams (over 6 troy ounces). It measures about 19 inches (48 mm) long stretched out end to end. This short strand with make an impressive choker.
NOTE: Our photos of the silver appear darker than they actually are. The silver is actually a nice even silver tone, not dark as if stored for some time. Not cleaned, just a lighter tone than the photos appear to be.
This antique jade bangle or bracelet measures 3.75 inches in diameter (---MM) and has an interior diameter of 2.75 inches (--mm).
It has colors that range from celadon green to deep blue gray nephrite.
It also has heavy oxidation in patches that can be seen in the photographs.
We estimate it to date from either the Song Dynasty (960 -1279 AD) or the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) based on the style of the carving, the color of the nephrite jade and the oxidation level and density.
It is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips or restoration.
This silver Turkoman or Kazak fibula (breastplate) measures approximately nine inches from top to bottom. The diamond shape measures about five inches side to side or 4 1/2 inches when measured straight across as a square. It is about 1/4 inch or 6-7 mm in thickness. It appears to be solid rather than hollow. It has a black linen pad hand stitched to the reverse , which helps to document that it was actually a family heirloom, rather than merely having been produced to sell to tourists.
It dates from the latter part of the 19th century and is in excellent condition. It is inset with carnelian, jade and black onyx or jet cabachons. It is covered on the front with gilding and triangular silver shapes covered with silver dots.
It is unmarked, but guaranteed to be about .900 silver or better. Many silversmiths melted old silver coins to obtain their silver for making jewelry. Most coins were about .900 silver in quality.
This sterling silver and turquoise bracelet measures 2 1/2 by 1 3/4 by 5/8 inches (the interior measurement is 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inches).
It is set with 10 channel set rectangular turquoise gemstones of excellent color. The channel set turquoise forms most of the body and the rest is carved in silver.
It has a small.925 mark stamped on the reverse. It is guaranteed to be sterling silver.
The kachina figure is set against a hand tooled repeating pattern background. It is in excellent condition.
This Chinese filigree bracelet dates to the early 20th Century about 70- 80 years ago.
It is gilded silver with five wire wrapped sections holding cabachons of turquoise that could be described as Persian turquoise in a pale sea foam green color. It measures 6 3/4 inches in length by 3/4 inch across.
It is in excellent condition with most of the original gilding intact. It is marked silver on the clasp and still retains it's security chain. Four of the five turquoise cabachons are perfectly matched with one just slightly darker, but it appears to be original and not a replacement.
These hand tooled silver bracelets or bangles are Asian (possibly Miao or Tibetan) and date from the early 20th century.
They are almost identical but not a matched pair. One of them is slightly larger than the other.
The larger one measures approximately 3 1/8 inches (7.7 cm) in diameter and just under 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) on the interior diameter. The smaller one measures approximately 3 inches (7.4 cm) in diameter and just under 2 3/8 inches (6.1 cm) on the interior diameter.
There are no silversmiths marks, silver marks or country of origin marks of any kind on either bracelet.
We haven't weighed these, but they are appear to be hollow, with lovely hand worked details overall. They are in excellent condition.
They are part of a small collection of Asian silver items (Tibetan, Chinese & SE Asian that were acquired from the same source(see photo enlargement ) and will be offered, or are currently being offered for sale.
This solid silver sleeve or gauntlet measures 6 3/4 inches long. It's diameter ranges from 2 inches to 3 inches (completely closed) to about 2 1/2 + inches to 4 inches when opened a bit. It will fit a slightly larger size, but would have to be opened more to do so. The silver is flexible and adjustments like this would not be a problem.
It is set with 38 oval cut and faceted amethysts of beautiful, deep color, ranging in size up to 12mm x 17 mm in size. The gemstones are genuine amethysts with the occasional very small feather or color change that documents that they are NOT either synthetics or glass. The center amethysts are set in an elongated cross pattern. All of the stones are surrounded by leaf and flower patterns set in silver. Ten of the 38 stones are large and possibly worth more by themselves than our asking price.
The silver is unmarked, but we guarantee it to be solid silver (.900-.925).
The condition of both the silver and all of the gemstones is outstanding, period.
This piece could almost be profitably broken up for it's component parts. That would be a shame, however, for such an over the top, outrageous piece of jewelry. This style of bracelet is somewhat similar to a medieval GAUNTLET, BRACER, or VAMBRACE. It would look great with a renaissance costume or possibly even armor.
This carved jade bangle measures 3 inches (outside diameter) by 1 3/8 inches in width. It's interior diameter is 2 14 inches.
This is a very heavy carved nephrite jade bracelet with outstanding carved archaic repeating pattern symbols.
Although the carved patterns are archaic in style and execution, this heavy jade cuff most likely dates between 1880-1920. It is in excellent condition and there is a natural inclusion in the stone
(see close up photos).
