19th Century Chinese Heidao Carved Beads Bracelet copper it's an unusually long example

it's an unusually long example with stones ranging from 8

pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds

Also fitting that it would technically

Receiving it

crafted in 18 karat gold with a simple four claw basket and French hallmarks to the outer band

19th Century Chinese Heidao Carved Beads Bracelet copper it's an unusually long exampleDATE: Qing Dynasty, c. 1850 An astounding bracelet comprising 12 fruit pits or kernels, carved in China during the Qing Dynasty, circa 1850. Known as heidao, the art of carving nuts and fruit pits into intricate three dimensional beads flourished during the Qing period (1644 1911), with artists continually trying to better themselves and their contemporaries both. Subjects would include the Chinese zodiac, Buddha, sages, animals, scenes from nature or