Bead Paradise
Large Year of the Dragon Stone Bead
CHIN7220
Large 71-73mm long x 22mm diameter stone bead rom China with a traditional dragon motif. Very cool, heavy bead. Newly made. Photo shows three beads to give you an idea fo what the image is, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
3 in stock
Old Pink Peking Glass Bead with Red Eyes
CHIN7205
Old Peking glass beads in shades of pink with splashes of gold and red "eyes" from mid to late 1800s. Approximately 22mm long x 12mm diameter with small 1.5-2mm hole. Photo shows a string beads as their style varies slightly from bead to bead, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair.
5 in stock
Strand of Old Majapahit Beads from China
GTB4020st
Majapahit from China, traded in Indonesia about 800 years ago. This 22" graduated strand has yellow glass beads; 5mm x 8mm to 12mm x 12mm. Sorry, no discount on this strand.
1 in stock
Teal Majapahit Bead
GTBI4002
This teal color of majapahit is rare. Approximately 17mm diameter. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
11 in stock
Old Silver Chinese Hat Decorations
MCHIN7001
Two of the Chinese "8 IMMORTALS" here represented as fancy hat decorations; very high silver content and in high relief. So cool! 45mm long x 16mm wide. Hollow. "A" looks like it may have a brass or gold wash. The character on the left may be Cao Gou Jiu 曹國舅, and the immortal on the right is Zhang Guo Lao 張果老. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
2 in stock
Antique Cherry "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000g
Beautiful, "Cherry amber" bead from China, made from an early form of plastic in the late 1800s, but just as rare as real amber. 29mm diameter x 16mm thick with a 4mm hole.
1 in stock
Large Cherry "Amber" Bead from China
AMBER3000d
Large, dark "Cherry amber" bead from China, made in the late 1800s fabricated out of an early form of organic plastic. 33mm diameter x 20mm with a large 8mm hole.
1 in stock
Huge Antique Cherry "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000c
Very large 38mm diameter x 23mm thick "Cherry" amber bead out of an early form of organic plastic from China, over 100 years ago. Beautiful color with fascinating bits of organic material inside; as rare and fascinating as real amber.
1 in stock
Antique Chinese "Amber" Bead
AMBER3000b
Antique Chinese "amber" bead made in China out of an early form of organic plastic; average size 23-25mm diameter x 16mm thick with 2mm holes.From the late 1800s, as rare as real amber in this condition. Photo shows four beads; SOLD SEPARATELY.
4 in stock
Ancient Aqua Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4018st
Beautiful aqua/seafoam blue-green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 25" strand of seafoam color 4mm (or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
7 in stock
Ancient Cobalt Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4017st
Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of cobalt color pony size (4mm or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
5 in stock
Ancient Green Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4016st
Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. Beads on this long graduated 28" strand average 1mm to 6mm a small 1mm hole. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
8 in stock
1930's Peking Glass Beads
CHIN7215
26" strand of original Peaking glass beads from the 1930’s. Largest center bead is 14mm diameter. The beaded beads are made from glass beads with pearl coating (some flaking). On its’ original string, probably should be re-strung.
1 in stock
Rosey Pink Peking Glass Melon bead
CHIN7214
1930’s Peking glass rosey pink transparent melon bead. Size approx 28mm long x 19mm wide. Size and condition vary, see photo; SOLD SEPARATELY not in pairs.
8 in stock
Old Green Tradewind Beads
GTB4011ST
Greasy green tradewind beads over 800 year sold! Originally made in China for trade in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of mostly small 3mm beads with a few oiher sizes and colors tossed into the mix.
8 in stock
Ancient Chinese Glass Beads
GTB4010ST
Ancient Glass Trade Wind beads from Java. Ancient 800-1200 year old Chinese glass trade in Indonesia. Very rare colors! Various shapes and sizes; smallest is 8mm x 11mm – largest 16mm x 19mm.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Chinese Buckle-Pendant
MCHIN7012
37mm x 43mm x 2mm antique silver bucket or clasp made in China. Could now be used as a pendant. Beautiful floral motifs.
1 in stock
Rare Sterling Silver Chinese Dragon Earrings
MCHIN7011
Fancy, chandelier-style, sterling silver earrings from China circa 1800s. The main part is a stylized dragon with lots of baubles hanging from it. 41mm long x 35mm tall x 14mm thick. Very cool! Sold as a pair only.
1 in stock
Cute Chinese Silver Rattle Head
MCHIN7010
Small silver rattle head in the shape of a stylized fish. 18 × 20 × 16mm with small 2mm hole for stringing. Rattles when shaken. Over 100 years old. Made in China.
1 in stock
Old Silver Chinese Rattle Head: Cicada
MCHIN7005
Small rattle head made out of coin silver from China circa 1850-1900s. Hollow with small balls inside. Cute! Looks like a cicada or a flower. 25mm tall x 22mm wide x 14mm thick, small 2mm hole for stringing. One-of-a-kind.
1 in stock