Vintage Chinese Export Cinnabar Shou Bead Necklace White Resin Silver Clasp 31”

Description

View Vintage Chinese Export Cinnabar Shou Bead Necklace White Resin Silver Clasp 31” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Main Stone: Lacquered Cinnabar (Carved Shou Beads). Up for sale is a beautiful mid-century Chinese Export beaded necklace. This piece features deep red lacquered "cinnabar" oval beads masterfully carved with traditional Shou (longevity) symbols. Title: Vintage Chinese Export Cinnabar & Mixed Bead Necklace - Stamped Silver Clasp Item Specifics: - Type: Necklace - Style: Beaded / Chinese Export - Main Stone: Lacquered Cinnabar (Carved Shou Beads) - Accent Materials: White Filigree Beads, Black Spacers, Molded Resin Buddhas - Metal Purity: Stamped "SILVER" on clasp - Clasp Type: Box Filigree Clasp - Condition: Excellent vintage condition with normal age-related patina on silver hardware. Description: Up for sale is a beautiful mid-century Chinese Export beaded necklace. This piece features deep red lacquered "cinnabar" oval beads masterfully carved with traditional Shou (longevity) symbols. The design is detailed with pierced white openwork beads, black spacer discs, and two dark molded resin figural Buddha beads that add a unique contrasting texture and artistic weight to the strand. This multi-material composition is highly characteristic of mid-20th-century artisan workshop pieces. The necklace safely secures with an authentic vintage filigree box clasp clearly stamped "SILVER" on the tongue hook. The strand is perfectly intact with strong stringing and a secure clasp mechanism. An exceptional addition to any collection of vintage Asian art, Chinese export silver, or unique costume jewelry. Please see all photos for details on scale, bead texture, and stamps. Ships carefully packaged from a smoke-free home. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Estate.

Closure

Box

Occasion

Birthday, Mother's Day, Anniversary, Gift

Color

Red/White

Main Stone Color

Red

Material

Wood, Resin, Silver

Metal

Sterling Silver

Secondary Stone

Resin

Jewelry Department

Fine

Main Stone

Cinnabar (Lacquered)

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Estate

Department

Women

Type

Necklace

Metal Purity

925

Era

Retro (1935-1950)

Main Stone Shape

Round

Style

Beaded

Base Metal

Silver

Theme

Ethnic, Buddhism, Longevity, Export

Country of Origin

China

Handmade

Yes

Chain Type

Cord