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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;antique85, post: 4278535, member: 7651&quot;]I researched this necklace for &quot;sold&quot; prices, but there are very few of these necklaces anywhere and none in the sold listings on ebay.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many of the listings mention &quot;shou&quot; beads, which I researched. I found this website&#039;s picture and definition to be useful:&nbsp; &quot;<a href="https://www.symbols.com/symbol/shou" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.symbols.com/symbol/shou" rel="nofollow">https://www.symbols.com/symbol/shou</a>&quot;:</p><p>&quot;The <a href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/design" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/design" rel="nofollow">design</a> itself is <a href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/based" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/based" rel="nofollow">based</a> on a <a href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/peach" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/peach" rel="nofollow">peach</a> pit and is <a href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/associated" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/associated" rel="nofollow">associated</a> with the god Shou Hsing, who <a href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/governs" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.definitions.net/definition/governs" rel="nofollow">governs</a> longevity.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>I did find a similar necklace on Rubylane that sold, but can&#039;t figure out how to find the selling price. &quot;<a href="https://www.rubylane.com/item/869260-N1081C/Art-Deco-Sterling-Carved-Amethyst-Rose" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.rubylane.com/item/869260-N1081C/Art-Deco-Sterling-Carved-Amethyst-Rose" rel="nofollow">https://www.rubylane.com/item/869260-N1081C/Art-Deco-Sterling-Carved-Amethyst-Rose</a>&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is one similar one on ebay selling for $400: &quot;<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/264693149805" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/264693149805" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.com/itm/264693149805</a>&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>And one on Rubylane with some defects selling for $400: &quot;<a href="https://www.rubylane.com/item/1814613-Img64926/1930x27s-Chinese-Amethyst-Carved-Carving-Shou?search=1&amp;t=5ee2da55" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.rubylane.com/item/1814613-Img64926/1930x27s-Chinese-Amethyst-Carved-Carving-Shou?search=1&amp;t=5ee2da55" rel="nofollow">https://www.rubylane.com/item/1814613-Img64926/1930x27s-Chinese-Amethyst-Carved-Carving-Shou?search=1&amp;t=5ee2da55</a>&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>I am curious why the 1stdibs one is so expensive. The description stresses hand carving but can you really tell for sure it is hand carved?</p><p>Thank you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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