China, 19th to early 20th century. The necklace includes one hundred and eight deep purple beads, separated by three larger fotou jadeite beads. A jadeite fotouta and a jadeite beiyun suspending an agate drop hang from the center. There are three strings of jinian comprised of turquoise beads and suspending carnelian drops.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 385.5 g Dimensions: Length 144 cm
The deep purple stone is most likely a quartz variety of pink chalcedony or chrysoprase. The jadeite stones are of a mottled emerald and apple green tone.