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Vintage Chinese Export Filigree Gilded Silver Bracelet With Bloodstone Cabochon
Located in Chesterland, OH
grams. Most pieces of older Chinese export jewelry came from the 1920's-1940's. This massive export
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Schumacher Deco Bamboo Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool Silk, Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
gestures, and precise details infuse everything he creates-from one-of-a-kind rooms to showstopping jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Schumacher Malachite Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool Silk by Patterson Flynn
By Hutton Wilkinson, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
gestures, and precise details infuse everything he creates-from one-of-a-kind rooms to showstopping jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful antique Jewelry box was made from solid wood with original mirror and antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
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H 4.93 in W 6.89 in D 5.22 in
Huge Bvlgari China Lacquer Jewelry Le Gemme Box
By Bulgari
Located in Munich, DE
We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand
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1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted MotherofPearl Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of round shape hand painted Mother of Pearl discs depicting a chinese landscape,2
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1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Jewelry Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered jewelry box from the early 20th century, with lidded top and three drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

AJD Natural Real Chinese Turquoise with Brilliant Real Carnelian Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating and beautiful Chinese Turquoise from Hubei in China is a real intense BluishGreen
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Cow Bones Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
temple in the background and 2 chinese fishermen on their boat ,suspended from 2 oval Blue Sapphire
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Chinese Bronze Coin Tourmaline Diamond 21-22k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Marco Polo, dangle drop Earrings. Antique Chinese coins set in 21K gold and highlighted with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Go...

Chinese Jewelry Box with Drawers with Hand Carved Bird and Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
red lacquered Chinese antique will also make a wonderful and highly decorative jewelry box. Hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Brown Lacquer Jewelry Box with Iron Hardware, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Chinese jewelry box made with red brown lacquered wood and iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. The front is adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Immortal Ring Carved Coral Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
coral is carved with the face of one of the Chinese Immortals, a popular figure in Chinese mythology
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baltic Amber, Chinese soapstone, Bakelite, baroque pearls necklace from Lorraine
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large chunks of polished Baltic Amber,vintage carved Chinese soapstone bead,vintage Bakelite beads
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20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Large Jewellery Box, with a Mirror Inside, Vietnam from the End of 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
jewellery, for example.
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Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Mirror, Wood

1900s Antique Chinese Yellow Gold Dragon Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique Chinese 18 karat yellow gold 'dragon' cufflinks; part of our diverse
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Exceptional Antique Chinese Carved Amber Brooch
Located in Media, PA
This is a stunning antique Chinese carved amber brooch. The age of the amber is approximately 150
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Brooches

Materials

Amber

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops from the early 20th Century. Elaborate hoops of lovely filigree work
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops
Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops
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W 0.6 in D 1.25 in
Antique Chinese Rare Amber Dragon Brooch Qing Period
Located in Media, PA
This antique Chinese pendant from the Qing period features a rare amber dragon design, showcasing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Brooches

Materials

Amber

Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 50 beads with white and pink flower designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Chinese Blue Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 50 beads with blue and pink flower designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of Chinese Art Deco Drops from the 1920's remounted later in the century. Each drop has a
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
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H 1.25 in L 26 in
Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle from the late 19th Century. Set in incised bronze with
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Antique 1890s Chinese Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle
Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle
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W 1.25 in L 4 in
Antique Chinese Gilt Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese gilt filigree silver necklace from the early 20th Century. Quatrefoil stations with
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Chinese Gilt Filigree Necklace
Antique Chinese Gilt Filigree Necklace
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W 0.75 in D 2.75 in L 19 in
Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage Chinese porcelain bead necklace features 37 beads with russet orange designs hand
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
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W 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Old or Antique Chinese 14k Gold & Jade Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of old or antique Chinese cufflinks. In 14k rose gold. Prong-set with oval carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Old or Antique Chinese 14k Gold & Jade Cufflinks
Old or Antique Chinese 14k Gold & Jade Cufflinks
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H 0.56 in W 0.91 in D 1.15 in
Antique Chinese Coral Hat Finials
Located in New York, NY
Set of Lovely Antique Chinese Coral Hat Finials from the 19th Century. Beautifully hand beaded and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Brass

Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 36.5 inches long (92 cm) and weighs 212 grams (7.5 oz). The size of the smooth olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Teardrop Jade Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Jade Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Drop Pendant 14k Yellow Gold (solid gold) Natural jade but color treated (type of treatment is very popular and common). overall weight 2.2 grams. Size: approx Stone ...
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2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Chinese culture, the butterfly is an auspicious sign of peace and purity, so a jade butterfly pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
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W 2.3 in L 2.7 in
Vintage Chinese 14K Gold & Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese gold and jade bangle bracelet. In a spinach green jade (nephrite) with a 14 karat
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20th Century Chinese Bangles

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Chinese 14K Gold & Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet
Vintage Chinese 14K Gold & Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet
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H 0.48 in Dm 0.4 in L 9.77 in
Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
- unsigned - China - circa 1920's. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches

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Brass

Vintage Hand Painted MotherofPearl 14k White Gold Diamonds Ruby Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
chinese fisherman walking near the river,suspended from a Gold bar with 2 oval Ruby cabs each measuring
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Chinese Export silver, enamel & carved white jade bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This antique Chinese export silver filigree bracelet features intricate filigree work, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Silver

999 Pure Gold Pendant Necklace with Chinese theme decorative pattern
Located in Macau, MO
18g, with colourful decorative floral pattren of Chinese theme. The shape of the pendant is of the
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
landscape with a chinese style house and a tree ,suspended from a top composed by 3 Blue Sapphires with a
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1990s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl 14k Gold Diamonds Ruby Cabs Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a chinese style house and a tree suspended from a top composed by 3 Oval Ruby Cabochons with a
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a chinese style house near bamboo canes and mountains in the distant background ,suspended from 2
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Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Carved Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of vintage Chinese gold & jade earrings. In 14K gold. Each jade is decorated with carved
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20th Century Chinese Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Carved Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Dangle Earrings
Vintage Carved Chinese Jade & 14K Gold Dangle Earrings
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H 2.01 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in
Signed Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver & Jadeite Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful piece of Chinese jewelry! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Signed Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver & Jadeite Bracelet
Signed Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver & Jadeite Bracelet
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W 1 in D 0.25 in L 7.63 in
Chinese Vintage Natural Form Polished Beeswax Bracelet Intense Yellow Color
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese beeswax bracelet is a stunning example of natural beauty and craftsmanship. Comprised
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
landscape with a chinese style house near bamboo canes near the river,suspended from a top composed by 3
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chinese Gold & Jade 'Good Fortune' (福) Drop/Dangle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Chinese gold & jade earrings. In 14k yellow gold and green jade (nephrite). From
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20th Century Chinese Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold

Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Carved Chinese Jade, 14 Karat Gold, & Pearl Figural Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese butterfly brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. Set with carved
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Tiered Honeycomb Low Profile Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Tw Rubies
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
"CHINA" origin mark. We have tested and verified the ring is pure 14 karat gold. The details for this
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Jade & Tourmaline Gilt Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in Southbury, CT
beauty of this unusual, highly collectible piece of Chinese art and jewelry history. This pendant ships
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
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Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chinese Export Koi Fish Necklace from the 1920s-1940
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Embark on a journey through time with this enchanting vintage Chinese export necklace, a true gem
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese 14k Gold & Jade Bracelet with Auspicious Sanxing Characters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese gold & jade bracelet. In 14k yellow gold and green jade (nephrite). From "new" old
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20th Century Chinese Retro Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely
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Early 2000s Chinese Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Bamboo Brooch in Sterling Silver by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painter Polya Medvedeva. Originally created as a triptych to be worn together in the Chinese calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat gold and green jade (jadeite). In the form of
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20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
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H 1.78 in W 1.07 in D 0.2 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sculptural Brooch Triptych by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
created to be worn together with other brooches in the collection, following the Chinese calligraphy
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Brooch by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
in multiple ways to create a Chinese calligraphy effect. It has been featured in Vogue UA and Elle UA
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

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Jewellery From China For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of jewellery from china you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1008 antique edition and 1028 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of jewellery from china may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of jewellery from china over the years, but those made by Mistova Craftman, JeweLyrie and KATHRYN New York are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of jewellery from china can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 672 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of jewellery from china, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Jewellery From China?

The price for a piece of jewellery from china starts at $18 and tops out at $798,784 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,785.
Questions About Jewellery From China
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Parure means a combination of matching jewelry to be worn together. Meaning 'set' in French, a parure usually consists of brooches, necklaces, rings, and earrings. Late eighteenth-century parures included more ornaments such as shoulder brooches, shoe buckles, chatelaines and jeweled sword hilts. Find a collection of vintage and antique jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    China pottery is called china because it originated in the country of China. The earliest examples of the pottery commonly called china date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which ruled the area now known as China from 25–220 A.D. It was the British who coined the term “china” when traders were first introduced to the unique porcelain produced by Chinese artisans. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Mason china is a type of pottery developed by C.J. Mason & Company in 1813. People also call this type of pottery mason ware, and its official name, when sold by C.J. Mason, was Mason’s Patent Ironstone China. When it debuted, mason ware became popular because it resembled Chinese porcelain but was more economically priced. Shop a range of mason ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Bavarian china is a type of fine pottery produced at a certain time and place. Specifically, the term describes pieces that originated in the 18th and 19th centuries in Bavaria, now part of southern Germany. Some well-known makers of Bavarian china include J&C Trianon Bavaria, Z.S. & Co., Heinrich & Co. and Old Nuremberg. Explore a range of Bavarian china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A set of china refers to a set of tableware. Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. A set of china is likely to include dinner plates, bread plates, cups and other items. Find antique and vintage china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Bone china cups are made from a type of porcelain consisting of bone ash, kaolin and feldspathic material, and it contains a minimum of 30% phosphate from animal bone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are several Hermès boutiques in China. Hermés opened its first Chinese boutique in 1997 in Beijing and has since opened an additional 27 locations in China. Hermés is a highly coveted brand across the globe, and should only be purchased through vetted retailers. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted Hermès items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kutani china is a type of porcelain made in the Kutani region of Japan. Initially produced in the 1600s, Kutani was revived in the 1800s and is still in production today. Kutani china is characterized by pictorial designs, bold motifs and rich colors. Find a variety of Kutani china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gien china refers to pottery produced by the company Faïencerie de Gien. Thomas Edme Hulm founded the company in Gien, France, in 1821. It produces colorful tin-glazed pieces known as faience. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Gien china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cauldon china is bone china dinnerware and serveware produced by the company Cauldon, Ltd. The company opened in Shelton Stoke in Trent, England, in 1904 and operated there until 1920. After a decade-long cessation of operations, the company reopened in 1930 and produced pieces under the Royal Cauldon brand name until 1962. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Royal Cauldon china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether it's spelled jewelry or jewellery varies based on geography. Jewelry is the common spelling of the word in the U.S. In the UK, India, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, jewellery is the preferred term, while in Canada, people use jewelry and jewellery interchangeably. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To identify Bavarian china, flip the piece over and study its markings. Many pieces from the region bear the names of their places of origin, so seeing cities like Arzberg, Bayreuth, Schwarzenbach, Selb or Tettau on a piece is a good indication that they originated from Bavaria. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be of assistance as well. Find a range of Bavarian china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Haviland China is highly collectible. The fine china maker has produced more that 60,000 designs, and remains synonymous with high-end American and French dinnerware. Start your collection by shopping authentic Haviland China pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nippon was marked on china exported to the United States from Japan between 1891 and 1921. During this time, the country of origin had to be marked on all manufactured goods, and “Nippon” is the Japanese word for Japan. Browse a selection of authentic Nippon china from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.