ANTIQUE QING CHINESE IMPERIAL COURT NECKLACE SILVER AMETHYST CORAL CLOISONNE

Description

A truly rare work of art and piece of Asian history. This Mandarin Chinese ceremonial court necklace is made with all natural stone beads including rose quartz, carnelian, coral, lapis amethyst, as well as silver and enamel drops and accents. Measures about 70 inches long and the center drop hangs about 12.5 inches. Some of the threading is unwinding in one spot otherwise the condition is amazingly good, c. 1890.
_gsrx_vers_1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))