An amber Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams The strand of 108 circular amber beads, interspersed every 27 beads with a larger carved jade bead, with further strands of hardstone beads, and a smooth jadeite pendant. Length overall 96cm...

A blue quartz Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams The strand of 108 circular light blue crackled quartz beads, punctuated every 27 beads with a larger dark green bead, flanked by two tiny purple beads, with further strands of various hardstone...