28
Feb

Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3

Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3

Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Shows a dragon along the length. Bamboo is in great condition. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bracelets”. The seller is “jahveg-0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Color: Silver
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1900-1940

Antique Chinese Bamboo And Silver Bangle. Excellent cond. Repousse dragon. 3
5
Aug

Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle

Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle

Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
This is the most important & rare dragon bangle in the world. Authentic Original Circa 1895 Arthur & Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Jade Dragon Bracelet Bangle! Fully hallmarked, ARTHUR & BOND. K18, followed by a five pointed star. Ironic that Arthur was making dragons! I can’t begin to tell you how many copies I have seen of this authentic original 18K gold Dragon bangle! The copies indicate how important this bangle was regarded in its day even by Arthur & Bond who attempted to remake the bangle with little luck. There is even a copy made by Samurai Shokai, a master silversmith goldsmith in his own right! Which shows how impressed he was with this one of a kind masterpiece, for the details on this dragon bangle have never been matched! Its the original, for only a detailed masterpiece such as this would inspire So many attempts to copy it! But as good as the copies are they are very very far behind! The 18K Quilong dragon bangle weighs approximately 61.8 grams. The spatial inner space is approximately 6 cm (2 6/16 inches) wide, and 5.6 cm (2 1/4 inches) high, so designed for a petite woman! Now it is noted that the. Empress Shken adopted the name Haruko due to her diminutive size, for the bracelet being composed of 18K gold of good weight has a very narrow selection of cliental in terms of wealth and prestige, plus dragons represented emperors and empress! Noted also that she used to love wearing bracelets. Perhaps it was only created with her in mind but never delivered? The bracelet also encompasses four circular cabochon jades, and one spherical jade in the dragons mouth. The bracelet is one side of a full dragon flying or swimming in a circle with the tail ending behind the dragons head. One also views three of the dragons legs with the right front leg extending its three talons ahead of the dragons open mouth which has its tung rolling around a jade sphere within the dragons sharp sharklike teeth (note the copies have obscure shaped teeth). The upper scales and the snakelike underbelly follow the dragons almost entire length! The left leg is. Stretched backwards with its three lifelike talons holding one of the circular jade cabochons, with flames protruding behind the head and afore jade cabochon. The body stretches to another flames encompassing a jade cabochon before the backward stretched left leg which grabs another cabochon jade from a different angle with beautiful curves and form (unlike the copies which fail at that again). The right whisker curves forward while the left whisker curves backwards, and on the right side above the forward stretched right hand one observes the above section of the begging tail so that the dragon is complete! By the way the. Empress Shken was followed the Shinto path in which dragons play a central role! Now I can not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she owned such a bracelet, maybe she once did and passed it on as a royal gift, but this is only an assumption for otherwise the price would be much greater! Perhaps you can unfold the secrets wishing this dragon? This bangle was the inspiration behind the Nosey Dragon Co. Egardless it is an extremely important jewel representing the Meiji era, the Chinese as well as the Japanese and dragons, in a time when Asia itself was spinning and curving like a dragon to define itself in what Asia is today! So if you would like to out-do the Liscum Bowl which is composed of merely silver then I. Present to you a better, this one of kind golden dragon, a jewel fit for emperors and empresses! Feel free to check out my other Museum Quality Collection! Remember that gold and fire are associated with dragons, so did dragons create the smith or did the smith create the dragons, the none ending cycle which is represented here! 8th image was taken with less light for comparison. Love Dragons & God Bless! The item “Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle” is in sale since Sunday, March 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Bracelets”. The seller is “bluefirebreather” and is located in San Bernardino, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Style: Bangle
  • Material: Gold
  • Metal Purity: 18k
  • Main Stone: Jade
  • Metal: Rose Gold
  • Brand: Arthur & Bond

Orig 1895 Arthur Bond Chinese Japanese Meiji 18K Gold Dragon Bracelet Bangle
2
Jun

14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby

14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby

14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
Imperial Chinese Dragon Gold and High Quality Jade. Ruby Eyes Bangle Bracelet. Imperial Chinese Dragon Gold and High Quality Jade Ruby Eyes Bangle Bracelet. Yellow Gold, Grade A Jade, Enamel, Ruby. All images are from the original item. Diameter 2.9in Approx. Thickness 8.60mm Approx. Rubies 0.4ct total. We offer all customers the opportunity to return items within 30 days of receipt. Thank you for viewing my listing. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask I will answer them as promptly as possible. The item “14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby” is in sale since Monday, July 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bracelets”. The seller is “nycfinejewelry” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Bracelets
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Color: Gold
  • Primary Material: Jade

14K Gold Dragon Jade Bangle Bracelet with High Quality Jade and Ruby
12
Apr

Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet

Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet

Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
Half bamboo, half sterling silver. Still has partial wax seal tag. Antique/Vintage Chinese Double Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bracelet. The item “Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, February 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bracelets”. The seller is “tizzofalltrades” and is located in Santee, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Age: Post-1940
  • Type: Bracelets
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Color: Silver

Antique Vintage Chinese Dragon Sterling Silver Bamboo Rattan Bangle Bracelet
11
Feb

Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet

Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet

Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
Welcome to American Bygone Auctions. You are viewing a wonderful Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet. The dragon is finely detailed with garnet eyes. As found in estate, overall good condition but it has been wrapped in thread in some places to help secure the coral. The item or items will be mailed safely and in a timely manner. We Appreciate your business and Thank you for viewing our listing. The item “Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet” is in sale since Friday, October 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “electrifying2112″ and is located in Raymore, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Style: Bangle
  • Jewelry Type: Bracelet
  • Main Stone: Coral
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: Reed & Barton

Rare Antique Chinese Sterling Silver & Natural Coral Dragon Bangle Bracelet
28
Dec

Vintage1930’s Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff

Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff

Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
Vintage1930’s Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff. M e a s u r e s i n s i d e a p p r o x 8. The item “Vintage1930’s Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff” is in sale since Monday, May 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Bracelets”. The seller is “retropeg” and is located in Highland Park, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Viet nam, Uruguay, Canada, South africa, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Saint lucia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands, Maldives, Oman, Reunion, Sri lanka, Montserrat, Ukraine.
Vintage1930's Ornate Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Enamel Bangle Bracelet Cuff
23
Sep

Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g

Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g

Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7” LONG / 37.9g. Bracelet size 7 inches long. And 37.9 grams in weight. Bracelet measures 15.2 tall & 5.2mm thick BRACELET STAMPED 14K & “S” pre-owned, in great, like new, condition. A Chinese 14K T Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix Carved in high relief. Finely pierced and repossed with a Dragon and Phoenix. Stamped 14K with Chinese maker’s marks. The bracelet has a push-button release and a fold over safety on the edge. Approximate diameter is 7. Pictured Item above is the one you will receive. Please Determine condition of the item by pictures provided. The item “Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g” is in sale since Friday, June 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Fine Jewelry\Fine Bracelets\Precious Metal without Stones”. The seller is “gold-coins” and is located in Citrus Heights, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Philippines, Cayman islands.
  • Style: Bangle
  • Length (inches): 7″
  • Length: 7″
  • Metal Purity: 14k
  • Metal: Yellow Gold

Antique Fine Chinese 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix 7 37.9g
20
Apr

Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle

Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle

Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle, In good antique condition. Circa 1900s to 1920s. Measures 7 long (inner), 3 ¼ (outside edge to edge) 2 ¼ (inner). Coral beads about 2 mm x 3 mm. Dragon head 15 mm wide and thick. Its no mark but has been tested and guaranteed sterling silver. The item “Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle” is in sale since Monday, April 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “tim9197″ and is located in Westwood, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Primary Material: Silver
  • Color: Orange

Antique Chinese silver enamel salmon coral beaded dragon heads bangle
18
Apr

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon. BRACELET HAS SOME DAMAGE (ID: 1762-3). PLEASE CHECK THE PICTURES, SALE AS IS. PLEASE CHECK OUR PAWNSHOP OTHER POST ITEMS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Youngtown Pawn: 11115 NW Grand Ave Suite 7 Youngtown, AZ 85363 Telephone. Youngtown Pawn has used its best efforts to inspect the item(s) for sale and create descriptions and furnish photographs that fairly and adequately depict the type, condition and image of the goods at the time of sale. The item “Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon” is in sale since Sunday, September 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Fashion Jewelry\Bracelets”. The seller is “youngtownpawnshop” and is located in Youngtown, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Manufacturer: NONE
  • Model: NONE

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Double Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Phoenix Dragon
7
Mar

Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet

Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet

Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet
We have several similar Chinese items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Dylan L. Age Circa: Art Deco C. Markings: Unmarked , Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin: China. Gram Weight: 57.9 Grams. Material: Red Faux Cinnabar Lacquer. Main Stone Carat Weight/Color. Accent Stone(s). Accent Stone Carat Weight/Color. Item Measurements: The bracelet has a wearable length of about 8″ long including the wrist gap, with a width of up to 1.28″ wide. The wrist gap measures 2.54 across. Bracelet Type: Bangle Bracelet. Closure/Clasp Type: This bracelet is meant to be worn over the wrist through the gap. Link Type: Faux Cinnabar Lacquer. This lovely item was made in China during the Art Deco era. This lovely item was carved by hand into an ornate dragon and flower motif. This gorgeous bracelet is highly detailed, and a stunning example of the talent of the Chinese stonecutters who produced this item. This bracelet is meant to look like red cinnabar, and is composed of lacquer. This item is very rare in it’s width, as items such as these are commonly much thinner than this item. Damage: Age appropriate wear. This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Chinese export jewelry became popular during the late Victorian period and persisted until the 1960s. During this period, Chinese craftsmen were considered by far the best in the world. The rich and wealthy would custom-order a piece through their local jeweler, who would send the design off to China to be made and sent back to Europe. This lengthy process was very expensive, making Chinese export pieces highly desirable, then and now. Chinese stone cutters were considered some of the finest artisans in the world. They would spend years learning to hand-carve many different types of stones, and excelled in creating finely detailed pieces other artisans couldnt even hope to compare to. Their skill was so refined that they could even carve delicate stones like coral and jade. Chinese stone cutters were so talented that Victorian era European socialites would commission pieces from them, preferring the hefty price tag that came with such high quality work to the ready availability of Western stonework. Cinnabar is a bright red mineral consisting of mercury sulfide. It can be found in China at Tongren, Guizhou Province, Spain and in the United States in California and Nevada. Unfortunately, mercury poisoning was common among those who began working and crafting with early cinnabar. Historical accounts of the mercury poison effects were recorded in Rome, Spain and China, and so the Romans would send prisoners, slaves and other undesirables to mine it to avoid formal public executions. The Chinese valued the pigmentation of the mineral, but wished to avoid the toxic effects, and so developed a technique that mimicked the carving of real cinnabar called “tsuishu” or what we know today as Chinese Lacquer. The core of many pieces of jewelry was made of wood, then between 100 and 300 layers of lacquer were applied. Each layer was allowed to dry for one day and then lightly polished. A motif was then carved into the piece. This was safer than carving genuine cinnabar, but, unfortunately, to get the prized red color, the lacquer often had powdered mercury sulfide added to it. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, June 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Bracelets”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Style: Bangle
  • Material: Lacquer
  • Ethnic Origin: Chinese
  • Clasp Type: Bangle Bracelet

Antique Vintage Deco Chinese Carved Dragon Cinnabar Lacquer HUGE Bangle Bracelet