ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SMOKY QUARTZ FILIGREE NECKLACE

A fascinating and rare Art Deco era Chinese export necklace alternating carved rock crystal and smoky quartz beads in filigree silver caps with faux coral seed pearl spacers, stamped "CHINA" on the barrel clasp — a wonderful piece of early 20th century East-meets-West export jewelry made specifically for the Western market. • MATERIALS: Carved rock crystal (clear) and carved smoky quartz (dark) round beads, silver filigree bead caps and chain, faux seed pearl spacer beads with most coating worn, silver clasp stamped CHINA, metal tests positive as 800 silver or better. • ERA: Art Deco, circa 1920s–1930s, Chinese export • MAKER/MARKS: Stamped CHINA on barrel clasp • MEASUREMENTS: 18" length (45.7 cm), carved beads approximately 5/8" (1.6 cm) diameter, 47g • CONDITION: Good; faux pearl coating on spacer beads largely worn away, carved stone beads and filigree caps intact and attractive

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