{"product_id":"around-1900-qing-silver-choker","title":"1930年代頃の中国製シルバーチョーカー、清朝様式の意匠","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare silver choker from circa 1930s China, crafted with quiet precision and reflecting the aesthetic legacy of Qing dynasty adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quietly beautiful silver choker made in China around the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed that the original was created as a piece of silver jewelry in the late Qing Dynasty, around the 1900s, and because it bears an English hallmark, we surmise it was produced as export jewelry in China or the surrounding region around the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI encountered it in France and acquired it simply thinking it was a cool-looking, unique choker. As I researched it, I was thrilled to discover it was from the Qing Dynasty—the very dynasty I had seen in history textbooks. I had associated silver crafting in Asia with Southeast Asia, so learning that China had been producing silver ornaments since ancient times opened a new door for me; it is truly a profound world. It made me reflect on how jewelry is an incredible, deep-rooted part of human culture, crafted from local materials in every era and every country since the dawn of time to adorn the human body!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigressions aside, this choker lacks the typical flashiness associated with China, and indeed lacks any traditional \"antique\" feel at all; at first glance, it is pared down to the point of simplicity, but upon closer inspection, it is complex and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a hollow tubular silver structure with mesh-like detailing wrapped around both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design, composed of incredibly fine silver wire, is truly unique and demonstrates a level of intricate craftsmanship I have never seen before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screw mechanism is so precise that it’s hard to believe it’s a century old; it fastens securely without any slack. It opens with a torque-style movement, making it a great unisex piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeling of overwhelming antiquity hidden in the details of a piece that is not just modern, but minimalist to the point of looking futuristic, is truly irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic of integrating the clasp into the design so that it is seamless is common in the French vintage silver and high jewelry we often handle, but the fact that this idea was conceived and executed at the turn of the last century is, in my opinion, nothing short of genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI estimate the silver to be high purity, likely around 950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe I will likely never be able to acquire an item like this again, so I’ve shared my passion for it, believing this to be the last time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs there is no definitive historical record, this reflects my own interpretation, and I hope you will appreciate it with that in mind. It is a truly precious, one-of-a-kind piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e送料・税込みの料金です \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ematerial - 素材 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior circle\u003c\/span\u003e - 内径 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eweight - 重さ 43.6g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003econdition - \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are some minor dents on the body, but they are minimal. It is in very good condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492974367063,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_4839_904153d8-9a0f-48ff-8b0f-5a63ed4cd0fe.jpg?v=1745237267","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/around-1900-qing-silver-choker","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}