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Beaded Necklace

India

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Hardstone carving, one of the oldest arts in China, was further enriched by the introduction of new types of gems from lands across the oceans. These two necklaces likely originated in India, an appraisal based not only on their gemological composition but also on their faceted shapes.

Beaded Necklace, Aquamarine, beryl, and rock crystal, India

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