Important Multi-stranded Pearl Jade Open Work Necklace

Rebecca Collins Jewelry, 20th century. Constructed of rock crystal carved and polished stones with a sterling silver clasp. Measures 19.25" c...

This exquisite Georgian-era tray features a stunning panel of intricate Chinese gold thread embroidery, creating a luxurious and captivating centerpiece. The rich, finely woven embro...

Art Deco double strand Jade hand strung graduated bead necklace with 18-karat gold, four diamonds and Jade on clasp. Measures: 27 inches long double strand, 14 inches tied.

Created by hand between 1910-1920, this 21" strand of natural, untreated, Burmese jadeite jade possesses an ethereal, luminous beauty. Though they have been classified as "pale green to near colorless" in the gem lab report, each bead is has its own subtle tone. True, from a distance the beads read as white. But then, step into the shadows and their subtle tones are liberated. The tones are there in the light, too: it's just that sometimes looking isn't enough; you need to look but you also need to see. I think this is a spectacular strand for the subtlety of the tone and the quality of translucence. I've used low light to shoot them, so that you can see how gorgeous they are i the lowest of light. The sixty-two 7.3mm 8.5mm beads have been freshly restrung and a new 18K Japanese...