Early Chinese trade bead necklace, in agate and rock crystal,…
click the photo to enlarge
Early Chinese trade bead necklace, in agate and rock crystal, of spherical, facetted and cylindrical form

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Faceting - Faceting is a technique of removing material from a curved surface, to give a series of flat surfaces but retaining the profile of the original surface.

    The technique is most commonly associated with diamond cutting where the various cuts used such as rose cut and brilliant cut, add life and sparkle to the stone, whilst at the same time removing as little of the stone as possible.

    Faceting by grinding is also used to decorate glass. The stems of many drinking glasses are decorated by cutting a series of flat surfaces on a circular stem, and hollow vessels such as vases may have faceted surfaces.

    In furniture faceting is often applied to legs of tables and chairs, where a circular baluster shaped section is flattened so as to form an octagonal section.
  • Agate - Agate is a type of semi-precious gemstone that is made up of silica dioxide, a mineral that is also found in quartz. It is known for its distinctive banded patterns, which are created as layers of silica are deposited in different colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is often used in jewellery, decorative objects, and other decorative items, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Agate is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, India, and the United States.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

Two necklaces, comprising two necklaces, the first, composed of a series of graduated round ivory beads, interspersed by seven carved round and barrel-shaped beads, and two Shibiyama beads inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardstone, together with a syntheti

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

An 18ct yellow gold ruby bead necklace, thirty six oval ruby beads. 60 cm in length

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Red coral necklace

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A coral necklace, free-form coral beads, alternating with onyx and with a central tiger eye bead. Length 21.5 cm.

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.