Large and lovely vintage ca. 1920's Chinese export bangle with unusual carved carnelian inserts featuring lohans & arhats framed by perfect enameled vermeil lotus flowers, each of the two central segments in a beveled rosette form. Marked as Silver on the clasp. Measures 7.25" length X 1 7/8" wide.
Substantial Chinese antique Qing lower grade silver enameled cuff with cobalt blue and orange enamel offset by jadeite stones. An excellent example. See latter photos for actual bright green jadeite color.
Exquisite and finest quality work obtainable antique Qing dynasty multicolor couched gold thread panel featuring incredible textile art still life of a lion dog and a vase with flower arrangement, table, libation cup and altar fruit. Excellent condition. A rare find, suitable for framing as a fine painting. Measures 17.5" X 19".
Antique Chinese filigree belthook with low grade silver and gold plate. Not stamped, but definitely a Qing dynasty belt hook buckle. The green stone appears to be jadeite, but not sure. The central stone is rose quartz, and the other stone looks like blue tourmaline or blue topaz. Measures 2 3/4" X 3/4".
An assortment of Mandarin Court Necklace beads in kingfisher blue enamel, with three featuring green circles as well, interspersed with exquisitely carved brown court necklace beads in Hongmu rosewood with flower motifs. 32 beads total. Strung for display purposes only on wire. Each beads is one cm in width.
Luscious Chinese export necklace circa 1920's, made from gold plated brass. Some of the gold has worn off. The color of the coral is a very deep salmon, and there are two angular beads dangling, framing an assortment of roughly rectangular semi precious hardstones such as quartz, carnelian, lapis and amethyst. The necklace measures 18" in length, each coral segment is 1/2" X 3/8". Marked China on the clasp. Definitely and early "tourist" piece.
Incredible and rare full Italian carved floral coral parure set in rose gold featuring a gorgeous necklace, bracelet, dangle earrings and lustrous brooch. Unique and scarce. Additional detail photographs available upon request. Main florette of necklace measures 4.25" X 2".
Beautiful original Chinese wedding double strand coral necklace set off with original brass spacer beads and a stamped silver clasp. Early 20th c. Measures 16.5" length X 1/2" wide.
Beautiful vintage Chinese export silver carnelian cabochon bracelet, ring, brooch and earrings set. Very fine filigree work, and each is stamped silver. All in excellent condition. Bracelet is 7.5" in length X 7/8".
Lovely Japanese Meiji export pendant intricately carved and re-strung with extra beads at a later date. Wonderful Japanese iris with dogwood and chrysanthemums. Measures 2 1/4" X 1 5/8" Perfect condition with old export stamp on back.