10pc Antique Vintage Chinese Shou Longevity Cinnabar Beads 12mm

Description

Wow!!
Vanishing artistry!
Rare and becoming extinct.
10pc, 12mm round beads with SHOU-LONGEVITY  carving
in red.
I will pick from beads shown.
Beads are very similar.
In today's China, the young generation is no longer interested in this kind of work, but as you can imagine, prefer hi-tech.
So what remains are the items that are circulating in the market and those
are now collectors items.
Each bead is so different
Very wonderful price considering the incredible work put into each bead.
Item 1641
About me:
I have loved beads and jewelry and dreams of travel since childhood.My favorite book was Treasure Island and on the cover of that book was a magical, large chest brimming with pearls , beads and gold.
I asked my mom if I can have a chest like that sometime and she answered very decisively NO!
As life will have it, I have many chests filled with treasures that I have collected through my work and travels.
Sorry, mom, you were wrong and happy to be so.
I have been designing for the most estimable museums and catalogs for many years.  Among them are The Smithsonian, The Met, Sundance catalog and many many more.
I have also owned 3 brick-and-mortar jewelry galleries.
I  revel in world cultures as I experience them through my travels, bringing back little treasures to use in my designs.
My biggest inspiration is Mother Nature,her beauty and abundance of materials such as gemstones and precious metals.
My creativity is driven by the universal language of color and shape, as well as the marriage between precious and whimsical.
I hope you join me in a journey of discovery and joy.  Since the online world is so dependent on good feedback, I would greatly appreciate your feedback if you are totally satisfied with your purchase.  If not, let’s try and make things right for you.