Chinese coral necklace with beads that have each been hand-carved into tulips. The coral is of a light pink with white areas. 20th century
Size: 9" length
Chinese Green Jadeite Jade Pendant, carved lotus flower shape with incised line of pedals, 1 5/8" wide 1 1/4" high, 1/4" thick, with natural infusions. Holes indicated that this piece was sewn onto the clothes, or attach to the larger piece of jewel items. The condition is good.
We have a total of 9 individual Genuine Antique Qing Dynasty Green Leopard Guru Beads for collectors. Excellent condition, size: 12-13 mm. in diameter. Will sell individual beads or the lot. Color; dark clear green on a light green uniform background. Approximately 200 years old. Very rare!
Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt hairpin with jade in the bird shape
Women of the Miao Chinese minority did not cut their hat...when the hair was worn "bun Style" on the top of the head, the comb would be positioned
horizontally, with the tynes pushed under the "bun"...and the silver dangles would hang down...the actual "comb" is hand carved and covered with silver for decoration...
A very interesting triangular shaped stone pendant from early Hongshan Culture.
Condition: No repairs.
this is a large antique hand-made pair of earrings of low grade silver, lots of filigree work...Though obviously not wearable for most Westerners, the make a wonderful ethnographic, tribal arts display.
DESCRIPTION: Silver needle cases first appeared in China in the 1700's. Elaborate embroidery has a long tradition in China, and young girls began intensive training in needlework skills by age seven. Given the importance of embroidery in her life, a silver needle case was often presented to a girl as part of her dowry.
This particular case is an extraordinary example...
DESCRIPTION: It's extremely rare to find a complete suite of matching antique Chinese jewelry; it's even more rare to find them in their original box. This beautiful set consists of a matching silver filigree bracelet, a pair of earrings, a pin and a ring, all having natural turquoise and coral stones set between delicate scrolling silver wire work...
Chinese Jadeite Jade hard stone carved Lotus flower shape Pendant, 1 3/8" high, 1 7/8" wide, 3/8" thick, with carved incised lines of flower pedals, some natural infusions in the stone, the condition is good.
DESCRIPTION: A lovely, large cuff bracelet crafted from a fine silver filigree mesh with a large center turquoise stone and six smaller stones of turquoise and coral. Around these are raised silver bamboo sprigs decorating the front and two hinged sides. This bracelet is closed with a silver clasp and secured with silver chain. Stamped "SILVER, MADE IN CHINA" on opposing plaques at the clasp. Very good condition; c. 1920's...
Beautiful Chinese jade of a luminescent pale green hue with splashes of deep apple green made with smooth, quality carve work.
Size: 2.75" outer diameter, 2.25" inner diameter
A pendant with a good luck symbol on one side and an interesting cat face design on the other. Size: W. 5.5cm. L. 3.8cm.
Two beautiful late 19/20th C. Chinese silver box one enameled round fruit shape with lid, other one smaller with hinged lid silver box. Both in excellent condition. Weight: 51.6g $515
Four ancient beads from China. These beads date back to around 100 AD to 1000 BC. See photos for sizes.
Condition: Some minor chips at the ends from age.
Antique Chinese jadeite pendant delicately carved into a melon with leaves, with apple green flecks, pierced through the top with 14K gold clasp.
Size: 1" x 1/4"
Chinese jadeite pendant, carved into a bottle gourd with two delicate chimeras climbing along the sides. Greyed green coloration of the bottom and lavender white at the top. 18KT gold fixture at the top to hang as a pendant.
Size: 1.25 " x 1/2"
Late 19th century
Victorian Period
Natural untreated coral, 14k gold (marked & tested)
Length (end to end): 17 cm / 6.7 in
Width: 27 mm
Inner diameter: 50 mm
Weight: 40.4 grams
From a Springfield, OR private collection
A gorgeous and well-carved 19th c Victorian period 14k gold and natural coral bracelet, comprised of interlocking pieces of coral carved as sprigs of grapes and leaves...