Presented is a beautiful antique Chinese silver and carnelian bracelet, dating
to circa 1880-1910. The bracelet is done in an incredibly intricate filigree
style, each link with a delicate little moth or butterfly done on either side of the stone. The stones are all round pieces of rich red carnelian, with beautiful natural
variation in shading and translucence. Of the seven links, five are set with
carnelian while the two end links (which also make up the clasp) are decorated
with a filigree design. The clasp is a tab insert style.

The bracelet is stamped silver and China.

This bracelet is in great condition. The stones are all securely set and
intact. The bezels are a little uneven in a couple of spots around a couple of
the stones, and you can see a little bit of a flatter spot here and there, but
this is not a chip or damage. If you hold the stones up so light can come
through, you can see that these stones were originally spherical beads drilled
through the middle. But we believe these are the original stones to the bracelet
and that these are not replacements for anything. The clasp is working well and closes securely.

The bracelet will fit a wrist of about 6 1/2 inches in circumference, and is
about ¾ of an inch wide at the widest point.

The bracelet weighs 23.6 grams.

-jm