Blue Chalcedony Sycee Necklace
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Posted by: beadiste Mail author
03/19/2015, 10:16:13

Found via a Google Images search - link attached.

The Germans were quite expert at dyeing (or staining, if you prefer) chalcedony blue, and the precise geometric cutting seems very Idar-Oberstein as well.

Unlike the filigree silverwork on the Boshan-style necklace, the silverwork on the "Sycee" clasps seems to be more European in technique.

And why the English transliteration "Sycee" - silver items made by Chinese for Chinese clients would more likely feature Chinese characters, yes?

Hmmmm.....

SyceeBlueChalcedonyNecklace.jpg (62.1 KB)  

Related link: http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/photo/chinese-art-deco-sterling-silver-chalcedony-necklace

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