This turquoise ring is size 7. THE STONE IS 3/4" X 1/2"
Handmade Navajo silver child's cuff, c.1960's or earlier. It measures 3/8" wide and the inside is 1 5/8" by 2 1/8" and has stamped Navajo designs. Unsigned, it's in excellent condition with a nice patina....$8 for insured US shipping.
Large by Western standards, this is actually the "childs" size version of this foo dog necklace worn by the Chinese Miao minority 70-90 years ago. Made of low grade silver, typical of Chinese jewelry of the time period, the intricate pendant is 5.5 inches across, 6.5 inches long and suspended from a long hand-made chain. The heads of the foo dogs are in a pin which allows them to turn freely and the central "flower" is also suspended on a wire which allows it to spin...
Reply below. Acquired pre internet era as a collectible antique "Victorian" snake motif "wooden" bracelet which now appears to be a Black or Gold Coral branch bracelet carved crossover bypass bangle in snake motif, yet resembling carved Mississippi mud bakelite in color and swirls.
Also sometimes called "Gold" and can be almost black in color. It has an ethnographic "Easter Island" odd look snake appeal as well...
Vintage Black Enamel SB Silver Earrings stamped: Sterling Amita Japan. Super glossy black enamel lacquer niello finish with chased engraved leaves and scrolls as if the "sgraffito" or "scraffito" method was used to create the designs. 1 1/4" X just under 1". Slight less shiny areas...
This is a Straits Nyonya silver plate or silver bantal/pillow end , silver repousse work to ornament the wedding pillow or wedding ceremonial ornaments for the Straits Chinese and Malays here, the pair is not in very fine state with some repairs and with wear/tear signs, it is more than 70 yrs old and older. Please ask for more detail photos and info. thank you again!!
This is an old silver buckle head with Pheonix Design, very elegant piece of art, made in early 20th century by silversmith of Straits Malacca or Singapore, some scratches and sign of wear, please ask for more photos and even other silver belt/accessories to match with. Thank you for browsing my gallery, and please come back to check more items to come.......
This is an used Silver belt of Nyonya lady in Straits Settlements, in a quite good condition except some wear & tear (dented and scratches). I is with the flora and fauna design typical of the Chinese Works of art of the era, circa 1930s & can be older or earlier. Please ask for more photos and details before buying....thank you for interest....
This is a traditional silver brooch in Baba & Nyonya community in Straits Settlements/Singapore in early 20th century or early, it is very simple but nice, made of sterling silver and some defects and wear/tear...Thank you for looking and please feel free to ask for more photos
This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Indonesian ehnic group during 50s or 60s,
it is of flora pattern and with lots of artificial diamond made of glass cut, in good condition and please ask for more detail photos. Thanks
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
This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Indonesian ehnic group during 30s-40s, in good condition and please ask for more detail photos. Thanks
This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Malay ehnic group during 20s-30s or earlier, it is of flora pattern, please ask for more detail photos. Thanks
This antique bracelet from Tibet is both thick and weighty, but it is very small for a Western wrist. The opening measures a scant 1 inch.
This hollow silver anklet is from the Nuristani area of Afghanistan.
With the loose metal rattle rolling inside the hollow space, a soft noise was created as the wearer moves. This anklet has nice patina and has a few minor dents, which attest to the age and travels of the artifact.
This is an old silver wrapped buckle with Jakut a kind of stone which is similar to crude diamond stone(intan), used by the indonesian ethnic group, good condition except scratches and some stone drop off, please inquire and ask for more photos....
This is an old silver buckle head with Sparrow Design, very elegant piece of art, made in early 20th century by silversmith of Straits Melaka or Singapore, some scratches and sign of wear, please ask for more photos and even other silver belt/accessories to match with. Thank you for browsing my gallery, and please come back to check more items to come.......
This is an old silver buckle head with sparrow design, very elegant piece of art, made in early 20th century by silversmith of Straits Melaka or Singapore, some scratches and sign of wear, please ask for more photos and even other silver belt/accessories to match with. Thank you for browsing my gallery, and please come back to check more items to come.......