Chinese Multi-Gemstone Necklace-Export
The Jade Wedding set in my previous posting was an example of Chinese ornaments made for the Chinese market; the symbols have little meaning for the Westerner. This multi-gemstone necklace is from the first quarter of the 20th century. Tourmaline, jade, amethyst, rose quartz and blue quartz set en vermeil…this is an example of what I call Chinese export silver jewelry.
The Jade Wedding set in my previous posting was an example of Chinese ornaments made for the Chinese market; the symbols have little meaning for the Westerner. This multi-gemstone necklace is from the first quarter of the 20th century. Tourmaline, jade, amethyst, rose quartz and blue quartz set en vermeil…this is an example of what I call Chinese export silver jewelry.
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The design is targeted to appeal to the non-Asian market but
contains traditional Chinese details.
The round link that contains a square represents a Chinese
coin in/good fortune…but it also works as a contrast with
the jeweled links.
The gemstones are decorated with flowers and grapes-fertility
symbols in China…but also popular symbols for Westerners.