375.00 USD
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911) porcelain pendant, Vintage violet purple cape amethyst beads,Vintage carved frosted snow quartz leaves, Vintage German 1950s violet blue glass beads, Chinese iridescent green glass leaves, Vintage gold filled beads
A genuine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain pendant is the focal point of this one of a kind museum quality necklace. The porcelain pendant measures approximately 1 1/2" in diameter and has been set in an ornate gold plated bezel setting. It features leaves in both celadon green and deep 'malachite ' green as well as a touch of violet purple to tie in with the framework of vintage cape amethyst beads.
Vintage cape amethyst in both an 8mm size and in beautiful vintage hand carved leaves ( 3/4" x 1/2") have been combined with 3/4" long frosted snow quartz beads in an oval twist. I had both of these carved leaf beads custom cut for me in Hong Kong during the early 1980s when I was designing jewelry for the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History museum shop and mail order catalogs.
Vintage West German 1950s purple and blue glass bead floral spacers and Chinese peridot green glass leaf beads which are iridescent on just one side ( you can see the 2 sides in the photos )coordinate beautifully with the green leaves in the porcelain pendant.
Ornate vintage gold filled beads in both a 4mm and 10 mm size add a bit more elegance to this one of a kind museum quality hand knotted necklace.
► All the vintage stone beads that I use in all my designs were personally selected by me and purchased in Hong Kong during the 1970s -1980s. They are top quality - beautifully cut, perfectly round and with a high polish. Most of the stone beads that are currently being imported are from India where labor is cheap and the standards of cutting are not those of Asia 30 years ago.
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► SOME VERY IMPORTANT HISTORY AND INFORMATION :◀
The Communist regime in China began with Mao Tse Tung who instituted something he called " The Cultural Revolution" during the 1960's - 1970's. The effect of this revolution was similar to the destruction of priceless archeological artifacts by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Among the artifacts destroyed in China were countless irreplaceable antique porcelain objects such as vases and plates.
These broken pottery fragments were saved by the Chinese at the end of the "Cultural Revolution", and the beginning of the new Chinese political era (during the 1980's) . These broken pottery "shards" were salvaged and reworked or recycled into art objects ranging from pendant size as you see here to table top ornaments. You are actually purchasing fragments of broken teapots, dishes or bowls.These are genuine ANTIQUES.
( Blue and white porcelain shards are from the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) and the multi colored shards are from the Ch'ing Dynasty( 1644–1911/12 )
◉ PLEASE NOTE: The limited quantity of TRUE ANTIQUE shards prompted modern factories to manufacture imitations. The new shards looks similar but there are subtle differences vs. the true antiques. Chinese artisans in recent years have rescued much of this broken material, shaped the broken pieces ("shards") with smooth edges, and wrapped the fragments in a silver alloy for strength and security.
Most are fashioned as jewelry pendants with metal wire-wrapped edges.
◉ Many of the very inexpensive shards for sale online are CURRENTLY being painted on old pottery and then exported. Be sure of what you are purchasing and never be afraid to ask for documentation proving the authenticity.
Porcelain has been made in China for centuries. Much of it is so distinctive that its period of origin can be determined by typical characteristics of color and images.
◉ All the shards that I incorporate into my necklaces are truly genuine antiques and we have the certificates of authenticity from the Chinese government to prove it.
My husband was in Hong Kong multiple times during the 1980's and insisted on obtaining certificates of authenticity - you will receive one with this necklace ***
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The silk cord has been dyed a lovely violet to blend with the cape amethyst beads.
This necklace measure 29" long - approximately 30" with the pendant
This long dramatic necklace will arrive gift wrapped in a vintage Chinese embroidered silk purse all ready for gift giving.
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◉ I also sell these vintage Chinese 1970s embroidered silk brocade purses - available in 3 different sizes - in my other Etsy vintage supply shop - EurekaEureka.etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/listing/259798935/silk-purses-chinese-vintage-elegant
https://www.etsy.com/listing/254241700/silk-purses-chinese-vintage-elegant
https://www.etsy.com/listing/258465142/silk-purses-chinese-vintage-elegant
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