Necklace made of 13 carnelian and 14 enamelled silver beads, each ca. 2 cm. long. There are 52 small silver beads between the large ones. At the bottom two dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Hanging on 2 lingzi hooks there is a silver pendant in the shape of a boy riding a qilin, a fertility symbol. At the bottom of the pendant 2 turquoise beads and 2 carnelian flowers. The pendant without the beads measures 8 x 7 cm. The complete necklace is ca. 31 cm. high, the strand is ca. 52 cm long...

A lovely hairpin, decorated with kingfisher feathers, coral and ornaments in amber and jade. China, late 19th/early 20th century. Length 12 cm Width 12 cm. Condition: damage to the jade ornament on the right, age wear to the feathers.

The front of the pendant is decorated with 3 figures in a garden, one holding a fan and one holding a parasol. The text on the back of these pendants is usually about protection and good fortune for the wearer. Dimensions: 7 x 5,5 cm, length of the chain 53 cm. Weight 68 gr. There are holes on 3 sides of the pendant. There is a hallmark on the top side. Provenance: Dutch private collection. The acid test shows a silver content of ca. 90 %.

A pair of gilt brass hairpins, decorated with kingfisher feathers and glass beads. China, late 19th/early 20th century. H. 16 cm W. 13 cm. Condition: the kingfisher feathers are mostly gone.

This is a beautiful old Chinese necklace made out of genuine natural corals. The color is salmon pink. Approx. 63.5cm (25 inches) long and weigh 66.3 grams. The measurements of the center coral are: 1.4cm x 1.7cm in diameter. Circa 1930.

Note: In our photos, orange/brown tone had shown up a little too strong and hid a pink tone.

Antique Chinese agate pendant hand carved into a leaf with lightly serrated edges. A small insect is carved into a small area of orange agate with delicately carved legs. Early 19th century. Mounted on a sterling silver chain. Size: 1.25" L, pendant hangs 8"

Two beautiful Chinese 19th C. sterling silver bangles with very intricate carving. Excellent condition. Signed. Diameter: 2-1/2"(5.5cm). Total Weight: 115g.(2 pcs)

A Chinese, very long, purple beaded necklace with bright green stone beads (possibly jade), blue fabric tassels with blue glass drops, small wooden round beads carved with saints' faces, silver medallions with green threads. This necklace would have been used in Chinese cinematography. 20th century

Size: 38" Length

The Chinese ethnic minority Miao are very fond of silver and would use any festival to display their ornate silver jewelry. This dragon necklace was used by a young girl child from one of the many Miao villages around the hills of Kali. The pendent is 6.5 inches wide, childs' size, but the decorative chain is long enough for an adult to wear. Because the pendent is hollow, it is comfortable to wear. As one moves, the necklace makes a soft tinkling sound.

Depicting a boy on a Qilin, symbol of fertility. Dimensions: the pendant 7 x 8 cm, the chain 54 cm. Weight 60 gr. Ca. 2nd half 19th century.

A very nice pair of gilt brass hairpins in the shape of butterflies, decorated with kingfisher feathers, jade, glass and amber. China, late 19th/early 20th century. H. 10 cm W. 8,5 cm each. Condition: expected age wear.

A very nice gilt brass hairping, decorated with kingfisher feathers, an agath lotus flower and to textile ornaments. China, late 19th/early 20th century. H. 16 cm W. 5 cm. Condition: some age wear to the feathers.

Mid-20th century
Milky white precious opal, with multi-color iridescence
Length: 5.7 cm, width: 3 cm, thickness 0.9 cm
Weight: 14.3 g
From a San Francisco estate of vintage & antique jewelry

A beautiful opal carving of a fairy or apsara holding a longevity peach, with robes flowing amongst clouds. The piece could be easily used as a necklace pendant.

Condition: perfect condition, without no chips or flaws to the opal stone.

Early 20th century
Art deco period
Natural Baltic amber of opaque egg yolk / butterscotch coloring
Weight: 33.3 g
Number of beads: 35
Length (clasp to clasp): 49.5 cm / 19.5 in
Beads measure from 24 mm by 19 mm (largest) to 11.4 mm by 7.5 mm (smallest)
From a German private collection

Condition: Great antique condition, with no obvious flaws to the beads. Near the thread holes, some beads show small fleabites/chips...

An early 20th C. Chinese silver and rattan bangle in a slim form with floral motif. It's suitable for a slim wrist. Signed. Inner D: 6.5cm.

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese old silver lock pendant with silver chain and two small pendants on each side, in excellent condition. weight: 77g. L:12" sold to NY

A beautiful 19th C. Chinese sterling silver wrapped over rattan bangle with dragon flying in the clouds. In excellent conditon. D: 6-3/4".

Early - mid 20th century
Genuine natural Baltic amber of semi-translucent cognac coloring
Weight: 143.6 g
Number of beads: 81
Bead diameter: 18 mm (largest) to 13.5 mm (smallest)
Length of necklace (end to end): 118 cm
From a New Jersey estate

A rare find! A magnificent string of 81 large Baltic amber beads of matched coloring, strung together on a real silk chord...