Bidspirit auction | Aquamarine and Tourmaline Bead Necklace

Aquamarine and Tourmaline Bead Necklace with Jade Pendant - Aquamarine and tourmaline bead necklace with jade pendant China, Republic period, 20th century. Necklace made of 18 sky-blue aquamarine beads and 4 pink tourmaline beads, with a jade pendant and small jade beads. D. of the necklace: approx. 11.5 cm. Dimensions of the jade pendant: 4 × 2.5 cm. Chinese knot with tassel. Very good state of preservation. This necklace is intended for Buddhist purposes, a shortened mala (prayer bead necklace) used for meditation or chanting mantras. Beads in Tibetan culture represent purity, wisdom, and spiritual transformation. The number 18 can symbolize good luck or refer to specific Buddhist teachings.