Sep 4
2024
Art Deco Chinese Export Blue Water Jade Necklace W Carved &Handpainted Beads
Offered here is a superb Chinese export strand of blue water Mynamar jade. The necklace includes two long carved stones and four (not jade) handpainted beads. Looking at the beads you will notice that the beads have slight differences in size and shape, which indicates hand worked and hand-carved beads. Though blue jade has few inclusions you can see slight variations within the beads. The color is an amazing blue-green with a vitreous luster. The beads feel cold and smooth. The necklace is 32 long. The beads that make up the necklace are 5mm, The beads that bracket the floral painted beads measure 8mm, while the painted beads are 14mm. The carved beads are 26mm long. This is a beautifully made Chinese export necklace that is in very good vintage condition with light wear. Blue water jade necklace with hand worked, carved beads.
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