Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Export Hand-Knotted Yellow Jade/Bowenite Bead

Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Export Hand-Knotted Yellow Jade/Bowenite Bead Necklace with Ornate Filigree Barrel Clasp & Translucent Spacers. Beautiful, highly collectible example of mid-20th-century Chinese export jewelry, dating approximately from the 1920s to the 1950s. This statement necklace features a beautifully structured, graduated strand of smooth, ovoid yellow gemstone beads. The stones exhibit a rich, warm butterscotch-to-honey glow with subtle, elegant natural variations in depth and matrix, characteristic of genuine yellow jadeite, nephrite, or high-grade bowenite serpentine. The semi-translucent yellow beads are uniquely framed by clear, faceted translucent spacer discs that catch the light beautifully, adding exceptional dimension to the piece. The necklace is traditionally constructed using an organic silk/cotton cord, meticulously hand-knotted between each bead cluster for security and a graceful drape. It fastens via a classic, highly detailed filigree barrel/box insert clasp. True to many authentic, early export pieces intended for the international market, the clasp is structurally unsigned and unstamped, showing a rich, dark, completely uncleaned antique brass patina that highlights the intricacies of the metalwork. • Materials: Genuine Yellow Jade / Bowenite Serpentine, Clear Translucent Spacers, Hand-Knotted Cord, Mixed Base Metal / Brass Clasp I have a ton of jewelry in my closet. Bundle and Save!