This ring is a size 6 3/4. It features an irregularly-shaped, sawtooth-like, bezel-set turquoise stone. The top and bottom have applied, concave flowers. The face measures 1 3/8" x 1". The back is marked KS.
Chinese traditional court necklace composed of rutlilated quartz, jasper, dark etched peking glass, turquoise, lapis lazuli with woven knotted silk. Beautiful and dramatic work.
From an East Bay Berkeley home.
Dates 20th Century
Size L 69"
This is an old Jade pendant, the Prune is symbol of longevity. Shipping USD8 worldwide by SAL
Antique matching pair of bracelets, decorated with wonderful granulation work. The intricate post section has tiny "jewels".
interior (around wrist) measures app 7.5 inches
7/8 inches high...not including clasp posts
.5 inches thick
One side of the post twists open to allow for easy on and off...I prefer to sell as pair...but will sell separately...
$325 for the pair...or $175 each
This wide cuff Chinese bracelet has deeply repousse design composed of detailed symbols related to Miao Ethic Minority myths and legends. Such bracelets would have been worn in matched pairs, one on each wrist, by the women of the "short skirt" Miao of Dan Zhai, and the bracelets would have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations.
The cuff is almost 3 inches at the widest point in the front because of its large size and rolled edge it easily slips onto most wrists.
Cicadas jade with the old warring states style bead and jade disc....nice old piece
A nice rare ancient middle eastern glass bead
A very high quality 19th century Strait Chinese gilt gold kerosang brooch set worn by the Nyonya of late 29th century, rare find a complete set of three , very interesting silverworknof bygone era
This American Indian sterling silver and turquoise bracelet is 7 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. It is in great condition.
Hand made Hopi silver pin/pendant, c.1950's. Silver has oxydized background so that the raised rim and eagle are pronounced. Curved pin measures 1 3/8" in diameter is unsigned. Excellent condition.....$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
A nice and perfect Peranakan silver belt with Phoenix and flora pattern , repousse work
Blinding brilliance bounces off these carved faceted natural golden honey cognac amber beads along this half moon shape hair pin ornament comb tiara that flips up and down on its antique Victorian gold gilt frame over the double tine tooth horn section. Circa 1900.
Crazing semi circular drill marks...
A hand made low grade silver "flower" pendant with 15 faceted natural antique-cut rubies, a single faceted natural emerald, three oval turquoise stones and opaline glass. Three stones are missing, a few rubies are crunched and some are replacements, and the small emerald at the top needs to be secured in its setting. Date unknown, unmarked and the silver untested...
This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Indonesian ehnic group during 30s, it is of flora pattern, in good condition and please ask for more detail photos. Thanks
Large heavy gauge silver Hopi bolo. The oxydized bottom layer has a hand cut design top layer showing man and woman figures. The bolo measures 2" long by 1 5/8" wide. The black leather thong is 18 1/2" long doubled(39" long) and the silver tops are each 2 1/4" long. The mechanism in the back works perfectly. Excellent condition. Handsome and well executed.....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
A Very Fine Apple-Green Jadeite Bead Necklace with a Diamond/Emerald:
China, circa 1900
This old and large necklace is consisting 109 beads of a rich apple green color,
to 4 diamonds and 2 emerald-set pure silver signed clasp, the beads from 10mm to 3mm.
and its whole length is 78cm approximately, silver clasp with dark patina.
It’s in excellent condition without any chips or othe damages at all.
This is very hard stone of translucent green Jade carving of Goddess of Mercy Kwan Yin, it is translucent jade and old knife in carving, 40-50 years or earlier....
The shape of this antique pendant is a Dharmachakra or "wheel with 8 spokes", which is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. Eight oval shaped turquoise surround a ninth turquoise stone, with each stone set in a silver bezel on a silver backing. When mined, turquoise is a soft stone, and all old stones were set into a bezel for protection. Later stablization processes were used so that bezels were no longer required...