Chinese Carved Ivory graduated size floral and oval Beads necklace, Ca. 1920, 20" long, largest carved bead-10mm(3/8" diameter), largest oval bead-0.5mm(1/8" wide), larger carved beads are in the front, other oval size ivory beads are in the back. The condition is good.

Chinese Jadeite Jade Clip, Ca. late 1800's, apple green and pale lavender color Jadeite hardstone with gilded Filigree Silver mount, impressed mark "Silver" "China" on the back. 2" x 1 1/4" wide, 1" high overall size, Crescent shape Jadeite stone is 1 1/2" x 1" wide, 3/8" thick, one side shows apple green natural colors, the other side is translucent pale lavender color on white translucent natural Jadeite. The condition is good and easily can wear as a Pin.

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.

Ornemental silver hairpin with carved geometric patterns. Beautiful patina.
According to what women say, this kind of hairpin could be used to protect themselves in delicate situations. L : 8,5c. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Dong, Yao and Miao minorities.

Beautiful, very long Chinese strand necklace primarily made from rock crystal quartz beads, with three large jasper beads, two green jadeite beads on either side of each jasper bead. Towards the bottom are three gold thread strands with turquoise beads, a small jasper bead above a smoky quartz drop, secured in place by blue, green, and orange cloisonne holder...

Chinese Jadeite Jade quality pale green round Disc Pendant, 1" diameter, 3/8" diameter-inner opening, translucent green and some old stains in the stone, the condition is good.

Chinese Jadeite Jade white translucent some Lavender color quality Disc shape Pendant, Ca. prior to 1920, 1 1/4" diameter, 1/4" diameter-inner opening, highly polished with old stained natural grains, this is not crack.

Decorative and useful enamalled ear pick hair pin. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Yao and Miao minorities. L:10 cms

Decorative and useful ear pick hair pin. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Yao and Miao minorities. L:13 cms

Chinese Jadeite carved ring, Disc, Beads, Rose Quartz, red stained wood bead with Silver mounted Ornament, part of Jewelry before. Ca. before 1900, 4 1/4" long total length, 1" diameter for green Jadeite Disc, Nephrite Ring has hairline but not broken.

Three unusual large ancient beads from China. Size: See last photo.

Chinese carved Jadeite Pendant, carved agate beads Tassel, 9" long for overall, total 4 more carved Agate beads in different colors strung with old silk rope. Silk thread is somewhat loose.

Silver bracelet worn by Akha or Wa minorities ; inner w : 6c

A rare ancient gold ring with a natural blue gray stone. Could be a sapphire. This ring is over 1,000 years old. Weight: 1.74 grams

the woman of many Chinese Ethnic Minority groups did not cut their hair. It was often worn on the top of the head in a bun,and sometimes intertwined with lengths of an ancestors hair for added protection from evil spirits.

The hair was often (especially for festivals) decorated with added silver ornaments and/or hairpins.

Nineteen Chinese plastic and stone (jade) beads dating back to the early nineteenth century. Size: See last photo.

Gilt and Gold plated silver hairpin of Qing era

A 19th Century beautifully carved Chinese Apple Green Jadeite Pendant with Zoomorphic carvings. Size: 6.7 cm. x 3.4 cm. Leather Cord 84 cm. included.