ANOTHER OKEECHOBEE FLEA MARKET FIND. EXQUISITE COLLAR NECKLACE, PROBABLY A WEDDING NECKLACE CIRCA 1800. THE DRAGONS ARE THE SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK TO THE CHINESE AND THAT IS WHY SO MANY OF THEIR ARTIFACTS HAVE DRAGONS IN THEM. Miao silver is not pure silver, but an alloy of silver, copper and nickel. Its a traditional material for making jewelry by craftsmen of Miao Hmong ethnic tribe. The percentage of silver is about 60%. Miao Hmong silver jewelry is distinctive for its design, style and craftsmanship. Miao Hmong silver jewelry is completely handmade with decorative patterns. Miao Hmong people think silver accessories have spirits. Miao silver often more expensive than 925 silver, mainly because the Miao silver workmanship is very exquisite, and its value is mainly reflected in art. The silver jewelry is all made by hand, this process to make the silver simple natural, full of nostalgic charm. Silver ornaments have been an important part of the Miao culture for over 400 years where it is customary for Miao women to adorn themselves for festivals and celebrations and especially for their wedding day. Miao families begin collecting silver jewelry for their daughters as infants, keeping it in a special wooden box in anticipation of her wedding day, when she displays her finery for the whole village. A wedding costume often includes several of exquisitely fashioned silver necklaces that represents beauty, wealth and dignity and is believed to ward off evil. The jewelry is passed down from generation to generation. This is a beautiful piece of Miao Culture. This beautiful Silver Collar and Charm Necklace would be a wonderful addition to your collection, home or to simply treasure for yourself. NECKLACE MEASURES 11″ TALL, 11″ WIDE, APPROXIMATELY 2 THICK AT THE THICKEST. CIRCUMFERENCE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE WITHOUT A FABRIC MEASURING TAPE, BUT DIAMETER IS ALSO 11. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE DRAGON COLLAR NECKLACE HAND WROUGHT 800 SILVER 11X11 RARE” is in sale since Friday, December 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Asian & East Indian”. The seller is “cosmocollectibles*1″ and is located in Okeechobee, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Jewelry Type: Necklace, Pendant
• Metal: 800 SILVER
• Metal Purity: 800 METAL
• Main Stone: NO STONE
• Material: Mixed Materials
• Brand: Unbranded
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: China