Pre Columbian Veraguas 22 Karat Gold Eagle Pendant, circa 10th-13th Century

A fine and remarkable pair of Javanese high karat gold (22k+) earrings in the form of a conch shell, 12th to 15th century, Java, Indonesia. The Indonesian gold earrings...

A bold pearl, coral, diamond and 22k yellow gold "Corinna Choker" necklace by Carolyn Tyler. This Carolyn Tyler choker necklace is comprised of six strands of highly lustrous white ...

Ghost Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Three small diamonds. Circa 1990. Total height: 1.34 inch (3.40 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 3.24 grams.

Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles. The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back. During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”. “Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong...