Vintage Asian Import Jewelry of Jade, Cinnabar, Silver, Cloisonné, Peking Glass and gemstones from Earthly Adornments.

Vintage Asian Import Jewelry
Asian art began to influence design and fashion among the most creative artists of the late 1800’s. The result – a specific trend in fashion called Chinoisiere – in the Chinese style. Both Chinese and Japanese manufacturers created items using their particular qualities of design and technique, but adapted the products to Western use and taste. In the 1880’s both Japanese and Chinese jewelry were introduced to the fashion of Europe and North America. Old Chinese amulets were used to create necklaces, Peking glass beads became popular. Mandarin court jewelry was disassembled and made into suitable items for the Western wardrobe. Feathers from wonderful birds were combined with precious and semi precious stones. Carved pieces of jade and nephrite, coral and cinnabar were set into exquisite filigree settings for brooches. As you browse through our selection of Import items, keep this history in mind, and enjoy adding a piece or two to your collection of vintage and antique jewelry.

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briv870-Vintage carved bone bracelet

Vintage expansion bracelet of 9 carved bone segments, in an abstract geometric design. Nicely carved, done in Hong Kong in the 1970s. On new elastic thread. 1 inch wide. 6.5 inch circumference.

1 In Stock

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brja817-Green serpentine bangle bracelet

Vintage green serpentine bangle bracelet. 2-1/4" inner diameter. 8mm thick rounded bangle. Excellent condition.

BRJA-817

1 In Stock

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BROR780 Vintage carved cinnabar bracelet

Carved red cinnabar bangle bracelet. Dragon wraps around the circumference. Flat inside, rounded outside. Exterior diameter= 3-1/4" Interior diameter= 2-5/8". 5/8" wide. Excellent condition. Fine vintage cinnabar. China

BROR780

8 In Stock

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BROR781 Vintage carved cinnabar bracelet

Carved red cinnabar rounded bangle bracelet. Stylized dragon design. 2-1/4" interior diameter. 3/8" thick. High quality vintage cinnabar. China.

BROR781

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BROR797-Vintage narrow width bangle bracelet

Vintage bangle bracelets from China, c. 1970s. Excellent uncirculated condition. 1/4 inch width, average inner diameter, 2 1/2 inches. Priced individually or 3 for $36.

red	100 In Stock

green

48 In Stock

blue	38 In Stock

black

28 In Stock

white

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bror805-Carved black cinnabar bracelet

Carved black cinnabar bangle bracelet.Continuous floral carving around the circumference. Flat inside, rounded outside. 2-5/8". 5/8" wide. Excellent condition. Fine vintage cinnabar. China

bror805-Carved black

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bror807-Carved black red cinnabar bracelet

Vintage cinnabar bangle, deeply carved to look like two bangles. Black lacquer over red (both over wood). Carving is continuous around the circumference. Flat inside. 2 5/8 inch diameter. 3/4 inch wide. Superb carving. Older genuine cinnabar laquer o

bror807-Carved black

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bror808b-Carved black on red cinnabar bangle

Carved black on red cinnabar bangle bracelet.Continuous floral carving around the circumference revealing red laquer underneath. Flat inside, rounded outside. 2-5/8". 5/8" wide. Excellent condition. Fine vintage cinnabar. China

2 In Stock

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bror814-Vintage cloisonné bracelet

Vintage cloisonne bangle bracelet, rounded, 3/8 inches thick. 2 3/8 inch inner diameter. Excellent condition. 2 colors. 1960's.

ivory w/blue floral

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eggplant w/blue flor

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bror816-Vintage cloisonné bracelet

Vintage Chinese cloisonne bracelet. Chinese import in uncirculated condition from the 1960's. Cloisonne enamel on brass. Rounded shape. 5/8 inch wide. 7-1/2 inch inner circumference.

1 In Stock

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bror819gh-Vintage translucent serpentine bangle

Pale green translucent serpentine bangle 2 3/8 inches.

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Price: $36.00

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bror831-Vintage carved black and red cinnabar bangle

Vintage cinnabar bangle bracelet . Carved black lacquer revealing red lacquer underneath .The geometric design is continuous around the circumference. Flat inside & rounded outside. 2-5/8". 5/8" wide. Excellent condition. Fine vintage cinnabar. China

1 In Stock

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bror833-Carved black and red cinnabar bracelet

Vintage cinnabar bangle, carved to reveal red lacquer under carved black lacquer. Carving is continuous around the circumference. Flat inside. 2 5/8 inch inner diameter. Just over 1/2 inch wide. Superb high quality vintage stock from the 1970s

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bror834-Carved red on black cinnabar bangle

Vintage cinnabar bangle, carved to reveal black lacquer under carved red lacquer. Carving is continuous around the circumference. Flat inside. 2 5/8 inch inner diameter. rounded bangle is 3/8 inch wide. Superb high quality vintage stock from the 1970s

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bror835-Vintage silver filigree green stone link bracelet-China

Exquisitely rendered silver filigree link bracelet with green stone carved helmeted warriors set in bezels on the 5 inner links. The silverwork is exceptional with granulation and spirals set on a fine mesh. Early to mid 1900s . 7 x 1 inches.

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Price: $225.00

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brvn919-Vintage green stone bangle bracelet

Very unusual dark green stone bangle bracelet with spidery quartz inclusions. The stone has the look and weight of jasper. 7/8inch wide 3/8 inch thick. Inner circumference is 7.5 inches.

1 In Stock

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brwd101-Old Chinese hand carved wood link bracelet

Hand carved old Chinese wood link bracelet strung with elastic. Beautfiul openwork carving. One link has a chip on the inside so it cannot be seen when worn. For a small wrist 6-6.25 inches. 1 1/8 inch wide.

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BXOR102-Vintage cloisonné box

Vintage cloisonne on brass box. Chinese import from the 1970's. Good quality cloisonne. Excellent condition. 2 1/8 inch diameter. 1 inch high.

BXOR102-Vintage cloi

2 In Stock

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Box by box, layer by layer, we continue to discover lovely pieces of Asian Import Jewelry from our Mother’s collection and shopping trips to China and Japan during the 1950’s to 1970’s. As a second generation owner of Earthly Adornments I’m now enjoying searching for items that will broaden this selection for our vintage jewelry connissieurs . The flea markets of rural China, the bead market in Guanzhou (Canton), and even the back streets of Chinatown in San Francisco have produced some great items! It’s a very popular category of vintage jewelry, so check back often for new pieces.

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