This is a very rare to find ! An entire antique Chinese Silver Orange Chalcedony jewelry parure...still together as a set!
This magnificent 5 piece set consists of a wide panel bracelet, an oval brooch, an oval ring, and oval screw back earrings. This early 20th century parure features exceptional quality orange Chalcedony gemstones, all of the very large and perfectly polished. This Persian style was also made with Turquoise or Jade gemstones however the orange Chalcedony is the hardest to find.
The intricate filigree scroll and bead work is impressive old world craftsmanship. The composition is 800 or 850 silver over copper. Some of the copper shows through and looks like gold. The entire set is in superb pristine clean condition with no imperfections or flaws. All of the domed Chalcedony cabs are flawless with no chips, cracks, scratches, or scuffs. The filigree work is perfect as well with no missing or damaged filigree.
All of the mechanisms are in perfect working order such as the earring screw backs, the bracelet clasp, and the safety catch on the brooch. The set is not signed.
The bracelet is 7" long x 1 1/8" wide when clasped or 178 mm x 28 mm. There are 4 large Chalcedony domed oval cabs that are 1" or 26 mm long. The 5th bracelet panel has elaborate filigree work.
The brooch is 1 1/2" or 38 mm long.
The earrings are 1" or 26 mm long. The face of the ring is 1" or 26 mm long. The ring band is adjustable from a size 7 to a size 9.
The backs of all pieces have light to moderate silver wear but no serious imperfections or flaws.
Comes gift wrapped and shipped in luxury presentation jewelry boxes.
