Chinese Coral Torque Bangle

Chinese Coral Torque BangleRemarkable antique torque bangle dating from the Chinese Republic period, circa 1920. The silver dragon head terminals are finished in vibrant blue, green an purple vitreous enamel; they connect via a spiral band made up from coral branch beads. In China, the dragon is a legendary creature, ubiquitous with culture, prosperity, power and good luck. It is a guardian of natural spaces, and an elemental force associated with water: a protector of rivers,

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The arrow is crafted in 15ct gold

here are the rules to the wildly-popular-in-17th-and-18th-century-London two dice game Hazard:

tested as silver (ear wires are 9ct gold)

A gorgeous antique bracelet furnished with seven graduated opal cabochons punctuated by strands of icy white

Gorgeous antique cluster ring dating from the Georgian period

Paste stones are in great condition with minimal surface wear

A remarkable Victorian mourning brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th century

but she was also associated with snakes and olive trees

possibly for Pietre e Metalli Preziosi (PMP) di Ferrini Carlo

Stones: Natural Pearl & Garnet (variety almandine-pyrope)

Stones: Rose cut diamonds - central stone: 8