{"product_id":"chinese-export-sterling-silver-republic-period-turquoise-necklace","title":"Chinese Export Sterling Silver Republic Period Turquoise Necklace – Hand‑Carved Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Chinese Export sterling silver and hand‑carved turquoise necklace from the \u003cstrong\u003eRepublic Period (circa 1925–1945)\u003c\/strong\u003e features individually carved beads decorated with auspicious longevity symbols and traditional silver spacers with spiral and granulation motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese Export jewelry produced during the Republican era is admired for its meticulous hand craftsmanship and symbolic decoration. Turquoise beads carved with \u003cem\u003eShou\u003c\/em\u003e (longevity) motifs were traditionally intended to convey wishes for health, prosperity, and good fortune, making pieces from this period highly collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Chinese Export\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Circa 1925–1945\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hand‑carved turquoise beads; sterling silver decorative beads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 48.16 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp: Sterling silver toggle clasp (marked 925, if confirmed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace displays a harmonious balance of vibrant turquoise and richly textured silver, with each bead carved individually and each silver spacer handmade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of symbolic turquoise carving, traditional silverwork, and Republican‑period craftsmanship makes this necklace an exceptional example of Chinese Export jewelry. Its cultural significance and artistry appeal equally to collectors of Asian decorative arts and lovers of distinctive vintage jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meaningful and beautifully crafted necklace that embodies the enduring elegance of traditional Chinese symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acanthus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48783934324906,"sku":"26071003","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/8472\/6186\/files\/chinese_export_sterling_silver_turquoise_necklace.png?v=1783704126","url":"https:\/\/acanthusantiques.com\/products\/chinese-export-sterling-silver-republic-period-turquoise-necklace","provider":"Acanthus Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}