Jadeite bead necklace, Qing dynasty

Composed of a total of 27 oval-shaped carved jadeite beads, milky in colour with subtle green flecks, alternating with 54 small coral-coloured carved stone beads, arranged in pairs. All of this is crossed by a knotted cord added at a later date. 

Size beads: 1.5 x 1.3 cm; 0.4 x 0.6 cm (approx); Total length: 73 cm (approx)

Total weight: 148 g