Item description from the seller

Item Description --


Early Chinese Export Jewelry (1911 – 1948) = At the end of the Qing Dynasty around 1911, many pieces of jewellery were sold from personal collections and shipped internationally. Around 1920, there was a major increase in the amount of jewelry that was exported. NO trade with mainland China (1949-1970) = Trade with mainland China was completely shut down during this time.


Gemstone: Genuine Chinese Export Celadon green Beaded Bead Jade Necklace with Sterling silver vermeil gold set of yellow green natural jadeite carved dragon pendant,


Gorgeous Celadon green natural colour beads necklace, not dyed.


Highly polished beads


A Sign of quality


Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver filigree clasp, Signed Silver.


The clasp works well.


Beads are extremely cold to the touch.


These beads are genuine Chinese export, the filigree design is synonymous with genuine Export Chinese Early pieces.


Dates between 1920 and 1948, as Chinese export pieces ceased after 1949, 2nd period


True Art Deco in design and period


Weighs approx 20.8 grams, substantial


In very good vintage condition, for some 80-plus years, celadon green beads with natural inclusions


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