Fine Antique Chinese Carved Shou Beads Necklace, blue chalcedony, Rock Crystal

Description

I have had the chance to acquire two antique broken Chinese necklaces of shou beads and this necklace is one of the two (the other was yellow jade - also listed here)
I have kept all the beads which were in the original necklace , lovely antique blue chalcedony and rock crystal carved with the shou - longevity pattern. Only the stringing is new!
As I do not know how to knot beads I have used tiny authentic Japanese Akoya pearls as "substitue" for the knots. An extremely elegant version.
Antique chinese gilt sterling silver filigree clasp. Length 43.5 cm
This necklace is newly strung! With antique Chinese beads .....but I do not claim the necklace to be antique....All necklaces come gift wrapped in silk pouches or jewelry boxes!
I have had the chance to acquire a nice quantity of old stock vintage and antique used and unused Chinese beads . I am designing the necklaces in the old Chinese style using  old stock beads and incorporating my own ideas. But I do not claim that the entire necklace is vintage, old or antique!
more photos are available on request!
Worldwide shipping  with tracking and signed for delivery
Payment Paypal, Payment is to be made within 4 days of auction end !
Although not every item has the Best Offer button activated, I am always happy to discuss resonable offers!
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e bear in mind that the majority of the beads and ethnic elements I use are OLD or ANTIQUE , even ANCIENT! The show wear and age. I usually mention any defaults in my descriptions but I can overlook a minuscule old chip or dent . As this has happened recently and resulted in a severe dispute with the buyer I want to point out again that I do not use NEW  material (except if stated) and that ethnic elements,  old jewelry parts, etc. might have very minor defaults NOT specially mentioned in the description. I do not accept this as a reason for  a return claiming that the item does not correspond to the description.
Shipping to Austria and Germany:
Please wait for corrected invoice! shipping costs will be converted at the daily rate
shipping Germany € 9.90 , tracked parcel
shipping Austria € 4,50
Payment from  Euro countries can also be made through  IBAN and BIC codes
European clients please wait for invoice with corrected shipping charges !
PLEASE NOTE:
I am selling from the pictures. Due to difficulties with Austrian Customs  I cannot accept returns from non EU countries.  I have had several cases where I was obliged to pay customs for a return of my own design.
I have tried to describe my designs as clearly and accurate as possible to avoid any disputes. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask..