Estate Vintage Chinese Carved Carnelian Sterling Silver Filigree Art Deco Bead Necklace

Beautiful vintage Chinese-style carved carnelian agate necklace featuring dozens of individually carved graduated beads and an impressive large carved and pierced floral centerpiece set in an ornate sterling silver filigree frame. The necklace is composed of richly colored translucent carnelian beads ranging from warm peach and orange to deeper reddish-orange tones which are individually carved. The sterling oval centerpiece features an intricately carved openwork floral and foliage motif in a beautiful filligree sterling silver setting decorated with applied flowers, leaves, and scrolling wirework. Appears to have a warm gold wash finish. The clasp is clearly marked STERLING. The overall design has a beautiful Chinese-style / Asian-inspired aesthetic. Exact maker, origin, and age are unknown. Details: * Approximately 22 inches long * Total weight: 87 grams * Centerpiece approximately 2 inches long * Largest carved beads approximately 15 mm * Graduated individually carved carnelian/agate beads * Hand-knotted construction * Carved and pierced openwork floral centerpiece * Ornate sterling silver filigree setting * Clasp marked STERLING * Maker and exact age unknown Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear and attractive natural patina to the sterling silver. The open areas in the centerpiece are part of the intentional pierced carving and are not damage. The natural stone shows expected variations in color, translucency and inclusions.