Very finely crafted repoussé and pierced silver gold washed medallion, depicting a laughing Immortal riding a Qilin, he carries a lingzhi stem in one hand a lotus pod in the other. Late Qing Dynasty circa 1890-1910. This was probably sewn onto a garment or hat likely a part of a wedding outfit- (6.5cm x 5.5 cm, 6 grams). There is a small tear at the bottom- easy to fix or hide- noted in enlargement. Free shipping.
Very finely crafted repoussé and pierced silver gold washed medallions depicting the He He Erxian Twins. This was most likely sewn onto a garment- possibly part of wedding outfit. Good condition no damage; some gold has rubbed off as typical with old gold washed jewelry. (6.5cm x 3.5cm, 4 grams). Late Qing Dynasty circa 1890-1910. Free shipping.
Small Burmese natural jade hairpin circa Qing Dynasty in good condition with nice green splashes, which are original colors and will not fade. L: 7.9cm/3.1in and W: 1.4cm/.5in. Free shipping
This is a heavy necklace with carnelian and a blue glass embellishment (three are missing as well as one small bottom dangle). The center stone shows some wear ( see photo). The chain, a replacement but identical to the original, measures 30", the pendant 3" x 4". Purchased in Africa during the 70's, the age is unknown.
Antique Peranakan or Straits Chinese silver belt, probably early 20th century. With its Aceh style Phoenix bird theme this belt was traditionally used by ladies at weddings and other festivities. The buckle – now missing but easily replaced by a matching textile ribbon - would have held a larger version of the Phoenix motif. With diffuse marks but tested for a silver content of 500/1000. Weight 143 grams. Length "14 ½ / 74 and width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: fine.
This pendant is made of silver and gold gilt , the coin is a jewelry coin and the necklace is antique piece too
A collection of antique Ethiopian silver jewels, most of them Coptic Christian crosses. There is also a digit finger ring for a lady, and an ear spoon. Old Ethiopian silver, like these crosses, usually has a very high silver content, but is not hall marked. However, all these items have been tested for a silver content of at least 925 /1000. Altogether they weigh 127 grams. Sizes: largest cross "3 ½ / 9.2 cm and the smallest "1 ½ / 3.7 cm, inner diameter of the ring "3/4/ 18.5 mm...
This emerald green glass bangle started life during the late Qing Dynasty as one of 2 handles on a ladies rank badge embroidered purse...
The other handle was broken which rendered the purse unusable...and the embroidery was sold separately...
Bangle measures interior diameter 2.75 inches so...it will fit a large hand/wrist...
This antique pair of earrings are from the Miao Chinese Ethnic minority
The original "wires" are a bit thick and buyer may want to change them to accomodate contemporary pierced ears...
Assumbed to be low grade silver which was typically used in old China...
the cubes have the same decorative elements on all 4 sides...each cube has a series of drop dangles hanging from the bottom
full length of earings 2 inches ....not including the wires
From Central Asia this Camel bone bracelet has elaborate silver repousse fittings...hinged and has a small lidded container.
exterior dimensions roughly 2.25 length x 2 inches width ....3/4 inches high...
interior dimensions 6.5 my wrist measures roughly 6 inches around and it fits me...
Oval shaped pendant decorated with surface decoratrion and bits of gold detailing, all circling a large lapis lazula stone...
This pendant was brought out of China sometime in th 60s/70s...along with many other vintage bits and pieces of old jewelry collected thoughout of China...
This vintage/antique lapis lazuli beaded necklace has lapis stones which are both variagated in color and graduated in size.
At each end of the necklace is a silver ball next to the barrel clasp.
This strand of perfectly matched graduated beads measures 20 inches long.
Tiny Egyptian Mummy bead tubes uncounted various colors. Nice little group. Case included case diameter is 1.2"
Marked, "Silver," this is a Chinese bracelet that is adorned with coral and turquoise stones. It measures 7 inches long and 1 inch high. Beautiful scrolled silver work. No stones missing. It dates circa 1935
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"
A set of kerongsang brooch for the Kebaya
Nice Kerosang brooch of unknown color stone , not precious stone
This is a silver pearl style Nyonya kerosang brooch of the Straits Chinese lady
An antique gilt gold Straits Chinese Nyonya lady Peranakan Kerongsang brooch with the semi precious Yaakop stone , more than 100 years old Jewellery
Peranakan Nyonya antique brooch set , semi precious stone Jacob stone
This old vintage brass pendant has a seated Buddha detailed on the front with good stone work.
The back of the pendant depicts a double has dorjie.
Measured on the diagonals...2.5 inches x 2.75 inches.
An ancient real antique Bronze brass or gold ring with Buddhism or Hinduism symbols
A very unique and old Intan /diamond brooch of Peranakan Jewellery , of the bird and flora pattern , nice piece of artwork for a talking /identity piece
A very intricate silverwork buckle by straits Chinese silversmith, with the flora pattern and tiny figurines in it , with belt
This glass eye bead is from China Silk Road , can it be chinese warring states bead or Roman , to us it is more of a Roman glass eye bead
A very nice carnelian bead of ancient world probably 2000years old
This is a good sample of pelangi rainbow bead from middle eastern from 14th BC , very nice study piece
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
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
An authentic ancient rare glass eye bead from east Asia
A nice rare ancient middle eastern glass bead
Middle Eastern Sterling Silver Perfume bottle Hand tooled, well chased with a screw top . weight 35 g no apparent damage. Just over 3.5" high, acid tested as silver unmarked.
An older double knotted strand of malachite beads.
The goldwash filigree clasp is marked China. The necklace measures 25-1/2", the beads are 1/4" in width (6.35mm) and the piece weighs 72 grams.
Chinese natural Angel Skin Coral and 14 K Gold Ring, Cabochon shape Coral mounted in 14K marked Gold, size is 8, in good condition.
A antique necklace from Yemen with 11 butterscotch resin beads accented by ornate silver beads.One or two beads show wear where someone tested them for amber.The width of the beads range from 7/8" to 1" and the necklace measures 22-7/8".
Egyptian Paste glass head of ancient Pharaoh head, wearing a crown with the Uraeus cobra , the molded head is done in purplish cobalt blue and sea foam blue green with tiny flecks of copper in the glass , with mold seams showing at the sides. I have listed many pictures of this since I use a point and shoot camera and this is as detailed as I can get .The loop is not gold but some kind of base metal , the face is pretty well detailed and has no damage .Size H 1.5" w 1" d 3/4"