Antique Qing Dynasty Jade Long-Life Earrings

These drop jade disks earrings are inscribed with the character for "long life". Antiques from Qing Dynasty China, a noble woman would have worn an intricate design such as this for a special occasion.

Antique stock, made by hand in the late 19th or early 20th century. Gilded silver set with round jade stones hand carved with a kanji character for long life. 1/2 inches tall with french hook style ear wires.