China jade (hetian baiyu) animal. Desk ornament. Great carving.
A nicely carved very light pale celadon jade monkey on a bamboo swing that would make a nice pendant. This monkey is very life-like with a lot of character representing the year of the monkey.
Size: H. 4cm. W. 3.2cm. Condition: Perfect.
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 early 20th C. silver enamel with jadeite ring in excellent condition. Marked. Size 7
1900's Chinese Jadeite Carved Plaque Copper Bracelet
The bracelet is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jadeite plaques range from 24.8 mm to 25.2 mm wide. It is 77.8 gram.
The bracelet has tarnished metal, oxidation and surface wears and scratches Some of the jadeite plaques have inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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"
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.
Chinese Nephrite Jade Owl shape Pendant, or Leaf shape, Ca. 1900, 2 1/4" high(60mmm), 3/4" wide(20mm), 3/8" depth(10mm), even white color Nephrite Jade, the condition is good with some old stain..
This very well carved black and celadon jade (nephrite and jadeite) bead necklace is an early 20th century product. All the beads are well carved; it is quite possible this was a court necklace. After being restrung, it is a beautiful 31” long necklace now. It has 36 black beads and 4 celadon beads. The black beads are about 11/16” in diameter; the celadon beads are about 13/16” in diameter. The colors are very even and the carvings are superb...
A nice very large assorted colored glass beads made into a necklace from China from the Qing Dynasty.
Size: 88cm (34.5 inches)from end to end.
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 set of three large bronze belt-hooks from the Khmer culture in ancient Southeast Asia (circa 12th century AD). Each one of the fabulous pieces measures roughly 16 cm in length. As can be seen clearly in the photos, they have some soil encrustation, patina, and slight damage as might be expected from pieces of this age. The stand (roughly 32 cm in height) is included in the purchase. These make a wonderful display/conversation piece.
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 very green burma Jadeite, it is rare and fine gilt hairpin ornament worn by chinese courtesan or noble lady, just like the Kingfisher jewelery from Qing era
A beautiful late 19th or 20th C. Chinese silver puzzle ring with bat motif and beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Size 8,
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A beautiful late 19th C. to early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel gold washed bracelet with carnelian stone, in excellent condition. Marked. L:16cm.
A jewel, reliquary pendant. The receptacle is silver embossed, the cover is copper with mercury gilding embossed decoration of Buddhist emblems. A coral bead is set in the center. A ring is provided for a suspension cord. The part opposite this ring is a hollow cylinder. It is possible that there was another mobile part now lost? However I do not see any wear that a moving part would have necessarily left traces and the jewel is well balanced so...
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese export filigree bar pin fashioned from three hardstone discs, two of jade and one carnelian, mounted in delicate, decorative openwork made from thin twisted wire. Most likely dating to the Victorian era (1837 – 1901) when such pins were fashionably worn at the neck fastening two collars, the pin is in very good condition with no chips to the stones and slight wear to the wirework. DIMENSIONS: 3 ¾” long (9.5 cm) x 1 3/8” wide (3.5 cm).
This unusual jade (jadeite) pendant is 2 ¼” long, 2” wide (measured from the widest part) and 5/8” thick (measured from the thickest part). It is a late 19th or early 20th century product. It is carved on both sides as two double gourds (葫蘆) resting against each other. A twisted RuYi (如意) scepter with LingZhi (靈芝) ends and a branch of flower blossom are leaning over them. A small crane is on the top of one of the gourds...
A beautiful 19th C Chinese sterling silver rattan bangle. Inner Diameter: 2-1/2". In excellent condition with beautiful patina.
A beautiful Chinese antique silver agate with hand made woven motif in excellent condition, Signed. L: 17cm Signed. $ 650
A beautiful 19th C. Chinese sterling silver and rattan bangle with floral motif and three silver flowers. In excellent condition. D: 2-3/8"
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...
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel bangle with a flower motif bangle in excellent condtion. D:6cm (stretchable)
Han Jade pendant with two connecting holes on each end. The front has the carving of two stylized Phoenix Birds and the back with carvings of cloud motifs.The phoenix was commonly referred to as the "King of Birds." A supernatural bird, it embodied the five virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity., "When the dragon soars and the phoenix dances, the people will enjoy happiness for years, bringing peace and tranquility to all under heaven."Size: L.5cm. W. 3.5cm...
A beautiful necklace made from an assortment of ancient carnelian and some stone beads from China.
Size: 60cm.(24 inches) end to end.
Antique Chinese pair of archaic hand carved bracelets, rested on custom iron display stands.
Hand carved from Limestone. Circa: 2,000 B.C.
Size: 5.5" x 5.5", 5" x 5" (7.5" H total height on stands)
This is a heavy Chines necklace which was worn by the Dong ethnic minority women. It can be worn and also makes a very impressive display artifact.
The bib front and back are domed to a thickness of about 1 inch at the center and the piece spans over 10 inches side to side. The weight of the piece (approx 2 lbs)indicates that the piece is definately not hollow
A rare beautiful ancient large glass bead necklace from Southeast Asia. Dates back to over 2000 years old. This is a complete necklace found as is.
Size: Length 64cm - 25 inches
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.
Lovely Qing Dynasty pendant of a monkey on a leaf, “staring at the moon”, carved from carnelian. An unusually fat piece with a rich dark color rarely seen in Chinese carnelian. L: 4.7cm/1.8in and W: 3.5cm/1.4in. There is one small chip on the back of the hole noted in 2nd enlargement. Included is an adjustable macramé cord, and free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail.
Early 20th century
Authentic Baltic amber of egg yolk / butterscotch color
Inner diameter: 6 cm
Beads measure 15.67 – 12.8 mm long
Weight: 12.3
From a Orinda, CA estate of antique jewelry
An old bracelet comprised of 12 barrel-shaped egg yolk/butterscotch amber beads of warm coloring. This bracelet’s old string was worn and broken, and the beads have been re-threaded with a clear elastic...
Chinese Silver Chain with Strawberry, and Turquoise, Agate and carved wood Stupa Charms Bracelet, 11" long with Silver Strawberry Pendant(1" x 1" wide). The condition is old and good.
Decorative and useful enamalled ear pick hair pin. Beg. of 20th C, South of China, Yao and Miao minorities. L:10 cms
Finely embossed and engraved with a boy riding a Qilin (fertility symbol), surrounded by Buddhist symbols. Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm. Three holes at the bottom where chains with bells were once attached. See Margareth Duda - Four Centuries of Chinese Silver, for comparable lock pendants.
A beautiful late 19th or early 20th C. Chinese silver bangle, in excellent condition. Marked. Weights:35.6g.D:5.3cm
Chinese White Jadeite Jade Bell shape Pendant or Charm, Ca. 1920, 3/4" high(20mm), 3/8" wide(10mm), in good old polished condition.
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.
Nineteen Chinese plastic and stone (jade) beads
dating back to the early nineteenth century.
Size: See last photo.
Chinese Jadeite Jade Double Gourd shape Pendant with etched design, Ca. 1920's, 1 1/4" high(30mm), 5/8" wide(17mm), 1/4" depth(6mm), the condition is good.
Chinese Amber Carved Pendant with Fu Dog Lion, Circa 1900's
It is 1.02 inches (4.5 cm) in length by 1.6 inches (3.7 cm) wide and (1.36 cm) thick. It weighs 14.4 gram.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Solid Silver White Jade Carved Plaque Brooch with Bat
It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) long by 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) wide. It is 15.6 gram.
The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the plaque and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Chinese 18K Gold Jadeite and Pearl Bead Bracelet Marked
It is 6.5 inches (16.6 cm) in inner circumference by 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) in inner diameter. The jadeite is 6.2 mm- 13.6 mm long by 4.1 mm- 4.6 mm wide...
This is an old white jade hairpin used by Ethnic Chinese of China, the silverwork is made by Silversmith there with 3 shop seal mark at the back, is of 80 years of age or can be much older. Please ask for more photos and info about it. Thank you for looking....
A very rare ancient necklace with a Pyu gold tiger and very small Pyu gold frogs,elephants,birds, with garnet and agate beads from the same period.
Size: End to end 45cm.(18 inches) Gold Tiger:3.3cm (1.3 inches)
Miao silver counter-weight used to hold the apron, stamped with the silversmith’s name in Chinese ; also supposed to hold the soul of the wearer. L:8 cms, H:6,5 cms.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. CE p.300 (see Bibliography) . Miao, Guizhou, China.
Qing noble court lady's used gilt silver haipin, a very fine silversmith work, quite rare to find
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese minority tribe antique silver bracelet, handcrafted from two sturdy silver coils, each twisted and joined to form a braided pattern, with each end terminating in a silver, four-horned dragon head.
The woven coils, simulating the dragons’ bodies, and the gap between the horned heads allow the bracelet to be “sized” to any wrist. Very decorative and an authentically old piece of tribal jewelry. DIMENSIONS: 3 1/8” exterior diameter (8 cm); 2.5" interior 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.
Needles were a valued woman's sewing tool and were carefully secured in a special case hanging from the belt. This Chinese silver needle case has 6 sides, each with a delicate repousse floral design. The bottom is weighted with a small turquoise and larger amber bead.
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese Hill Tribe necklace, handmade of alternating coral colored beads and silver repousse lappets, strung on two lengths of woven silver chain with hook clasp. A very attractive short necklace dating from the early to mid 20th Century. In very good condition and a nice example of ethnographic Chinese tribal jewelry. DIMENSIONS: 9” drop when clasped; lappets are 1” long each.
A beautiful and rare micro blue glass bead necklace from South China. Can be made into two necklaces.
Age: 100 BC
Size:Total Length 118cm (46 inches)
A beautiful Qing dynasty old silver with rattan bangle it has dragon motif in excellent condition. D:6cm
A beautiful pair of dangling earrings made with antique Qing Peking Glass Green Leopard Guru beads (19th Century) and exotic hand made Vermeil beads (silver dipped in genuine gold). For pierced ears only. Unique, striking and glamorous!
An antique three-strand Coral Necklace or Choker with a 14K Gold clasp, Natural Pearls and finely crafted Gold Beads. This item was made (possibly in China for the European market) in the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1890-1910. Condition: very good, with no losses. Length 39cm; neck size 35.5cm; weight 42.4 grams
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A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese silver with gold wash bracelet, decorated with burmese jadeite and tourmaline stone in excellent condition. Weight:61.5g D:5.5cm $
A Fine Chinese Celadon Jade Figure/Zodiac Dragon-late 19th/early 20th century. China.
A celadon jade with a white inclusion jade Belt Hook/Cholong figure carved with a belt hook attached
a long olive color tassels.
It is in good condition, its measurements: 10 cm long
2cm width, 2.5cm high. and overall 35cm long.
A wonderful gilt brass kingfisher hairpin in the shape of a bird, holding a chain with an agath leaf in it's mouth. China, late 19th/early 20th century. L: 14 cm. W. m3,5 cm.
Condition: wear to the feathers.
A large brooch of Chinese export silver made in filigree technique and embellished with enamelings and a good carved jadeite Feicui piece in the shape of a hibiscus flower. Stamped on the back side. Size: Diam 5,4 x 4 cm. Late Qing, around 1900/1910. Condition: good.
This nicely carved jade (jadeite) pendant is 2 ½” long, 1 ½” wide and ¼” thick. It is a late 19th or early 20th century product. It is carved on both sides as a twisted RuYi (如意) scepter with LingZhi (靈芝) ends surrounded by a small unknown plant. A small lucky bat is sitting on top of the carving. It is in great condition.