Showing posts with label Chinese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chinese. Show all posts

Friday, July 1, 2016

Heavy Vintage Turquoise Mosaic Bead Necklace - Knotted - Tibetan? Chinese?



This is a pretty vintage turquoise mosaic beaded necklace. It is very heavy! 
Not sure of it's origin. Possibly Tibetan. Chinese. I am unsure of it's age, but 
I have had it for nearly 30 years. I do believe it is much older than that. The beads 
are graduated in size. Knotted in between each bead. There is a metallic string 
wrapped around some of the knots. (Some of this metallic thread has become 
unraveled, but he knots are intact.) There is a toggle type silver tone clasp. 
Please look at all photos and make your decision accordingly. Selling as is.

Measurements:
Length:  21" end to end
Weight:  96.9 grams
Beads:   Range in size from approximately 18mm down to 13mm 

Condition:
---There is wear to the some of the beads. 
---Some of the beads have what look to be age cracks. 

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331894645684

Friday, January 8, 2016

Antique 1920s Chinese Carnelian Silver Ring With Longevity Symbol



Antique 1920s Art Deco Chinese export silver carnelian ring. On each side is the Chinese symbol for longevity. It has a faint gold wash over the silver, but has a more silver tone overall. Marked what I believe to say "SILVER". I believe it to be coin silver, which was commonly used by the Chinese during this time frame. The detail in the ring is amazing. Ring is adjustable. (currently a size 7) 

Measurements:
Ring is adjustable. (currently a size 7)
Top of the ring: 5/8" by 1/2"

Condition:
---Some light scratching on the carnelian stone. 
---Most of the gold gilt is gone. Just slightly tinted gold now.

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331725675267