Lot 8087. A tourmaline, amber and jadeite rosary, 19th-20th century. Estimate USD 4,000 ~ 6,000. Sold for US$ 5,625 (€5,081). Photo: Bonhams.

Comprised of 17 amber beads and one later replacement, with rose quartz beads, a tourmaline plaque in a 14k gold mount, adorned with seed pearls, with jadeite teardrops in gilt metal mounts. 12 1/2in (31.8cm) long

Bonhams. CHINESE, INDIAN, HIMALAYAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART AND PAINTINGS, 2016-06-28 - SAN FRANCISCO