Chinese Peking Glass Necklace, translucent fern color. j-nlbd2215 Pins-Brooches-Dress Clips Ancient Bactria (northwestern portion of

Ancient Bactria (northwestern portion of ancient Afghanistan and Tajikistan) was an important trading center between 600BC and 600AD

Old high quality stock from the 1980s

The top is diamond shaped and features 3 sparkling Madiera topaz stones in a warm sherry color

This is a rare old bead that shows a bit of wear which greatly adds to its character

Carved aquamarine gemstone beads

Chinese Peking Glass Necklace, translucent fern color. j-nlbd2215 Pins-Brooches-Dress Clips Ancient Bactria (northwestern portion ofThis necklace features rare antique Chinese Peking transparent glass beads in a fern green color, strung on a knotted silk cord. It includes a large tabular disk and 14 round beads, each approximately 11mm in size. The soft colors, bubbles, and gem like hues of these beads were originally used as counterweight pendants in Court jewelry before 1911 and later incorporated into Chinese Opera costumes. The necklace measures 23 inches in length, with the