A few examples of appraisal values for
PRE COLUMBIAN JADE BEADS

• SEVEN SMALL PRE-COLUMBIAN
  SEVEN SMALL PRE-COLUMBIAN ITEMSSeven Small Pre-Columbian Items , before 1500 A.D., incl. two jade or greenstone beads, jade or greenstone ear spoon; inlaid metal ring; fragment of a polished greenstone axe head; copper bell; and carved piece of obsidian, l. 3 1/4 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• Meso-American Pre-Columbian Jadeite
  Meso-American Pre-Columbian Jadeite Necklace, composed of cylindrical beads, dia. 6".
• Eleven Precolumbian and
  Eleven Precolumbian and Precolumbian style carved stone beads and pendants and a green jade axe head the beads include a frog several human heads and a crouching monkey; the axe head carved of dark green stone 3 3/8 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250
• Aztec or Pre-Columbian strand of
  Aztec or Pre-Columbian strand of various shaped jade and hardstone beads; some slightly polished, each of different shape; possibly used for funerary ceremony (later strung); overall good condition, age wear, surface wear; L 13" (Approx.)
• Three Mexican necklaces and two
  Three Mexican necklaces and two similar bracelets incorporating Precolumbian stone beads or pendants including: two Guerrero pendants on copper alloy chains; a necklace with small jade melon beads and hollow silver beads; and two similar bracelets Estimate $ 150-250
• PRE-COLUMBIAN CARVED STONE SHELL
  PRE-COLUMBIAN CARVED STONE SHELL BEAD NECKLACES, 2 Two Pre-Columbian, Central and South America, some likely Mayan or Mezcala, ancient carved stone and shell bead necklaces, one with a carved greenstone head drop and hook clasp closure measuring 21.5" L x 4.25" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From the East Village estate of B. R., an artist and social worker who seems to have collected in the 60s and 70s.
• A GROUP OF PRE-COLUMBIAN BEAD
  A GROUP OF PRE-COLUMBIAN BEAD JEWELRYA group of Pre-Columbian bead jewelry, Pre-historic or later Comprising one necklace on later-added wire and five necklaces on string Longest: 26" C Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: Longest: 26" C Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• PRE-COLOMBIAN, LIKELY COLIMA, RED
  PRE-COLOMBIAN, LIKELY COLIMA, RED JASPER BEADS Pre-Colombian, likely West Mexico, Colima, red jasper beads of disc form, 137 total. Each approx. 0.25" x 0.5" W.
• A PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA-GLAZED
  A PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA-GLAZED POTTERY BEAD NECKLACEA Pre-Columbian tumbaga-glazed pottery bead necklace, Pre-historic or later The tumbaga-glazed pottery beads in a geometric pattern strung to a necklace tipped with green stone beads 15" L x .50" H 184.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 15" L x .50" H Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• NECKLACE W/ ANCIENT OLMEC MAYA JADE
  NECKLACE W/ ANCIENT OLMEC MAYA JADE BEADSPre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec and Maya cultures, ca. 500 BCE to 950 CE. A fine collection of 36 ancient hand pecked and polished jadeite and omphacite jade beads strung on a modern cord as an incredible necklace. The beads are arranged in a graduating order with a massive pendant bead at the center, and all are a spherical shape. The jade stones boast rich hues of mottled forest greens and lighter brown hues. While strung in modern times, the cord should be replaced with a sturdier wire if one intends to wear this piece, the beads are also perfect for restringing as one desires! Size of largest bead: 2.15" Diameter x 1.46" W (5.5 cm x 3.7 cm); strand doubled: 32" L (81.3 cm); weight: 1360 grams Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #173331 Condition: Minor nicks to some jade beads, otherwise intact and excellent. Great smooth surface texture across beads. Strung in modern times of a modern cord, but we recommend restringing if one intends to wear this.
• MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE BEAD
  MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE BEAD NECKLACEpossibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, comprised of 26 graduated and shaped jade beads on leather strand, length approximately 22 in. Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family Note: These objects test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes donated his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family. Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School. Condition: surface dirt/accretion, slight wear to leather, some wear and abrasions to beads, some possibly as made
• *A Collection of Pre-Columbian
  *A Collection of Pre-Columbian Style Jewelry including jadeite and other various carved stone articles. Width of first 2 1/2 inches.
• Lot of 3 Pre Columbian beads.
  Lot of 3 Pre Columbian beads. Largest: 2 3/8"
• PRE-COLUMBIAN LONG RECTANGULAR
  PRE-COLUMBIAN LONG RECTANGULAR CARVED STONE BEAD OR PEN...Pre-Columbian Long Rectangular Carved Stone Bead or Pendant. Variegated greenish stone with carved bands at either end. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 6" x .5" x .5" (15 x 1 x 1 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• PRE-COLUMBIAN JADE & EMERALDS
  PRE-COLUMBIAN JADE & EMERALDS NECKLACEGorgeous necklace made with emeralds and authentic, preColumbian jade beads and jade pendant. Jade pendant measures 2-3/4" wide. Necklace is strung and tied at the end -- ready to be sized by the buyer -- currently about 18" long.
• GROUP OF PRE-COLUMBIAN JADEITE
  GROUP OF PRE-COLUMBIAN JADEITE STONE BEADSGroup of Pre-Columbian Jadeite stone beads, bi-conically drilled, from ancient Mayan region of Mexico, largest - 1" dia. Condition: As found.
• GROUP OF 31 MESOAMERICAN CARVED
  GROUP OF 31 MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE BEADSpossibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, of varying size and shape, one mask pendant, 1/4 in. to 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family Note: These objects test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes loaned his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family. Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School. Condition: surface dirt/accretion, some with wear, abrasions, and losses, possibly as made
• 7 PRE-COLUMBIAN ITEMS7
  7 PRE-COLUMBIAN ITEMS7 Pre-Columbian items- 1.) Chimucoral bead; 2.) Mochica Fetish; 3.) Jalisco clay animal; 4.) Jalisco stone animal; 5.) Peruvian Fetish; 6.) Mayan nose piece; 7.) Olmaca ceramic bead.
• PRE-COLUMBIAN CARVED BONE, SHELL,
  PRE-COLUMBIAN CARVED BONE, SHELL, STONE BEAD NKL. Pre-Columbian, possibly Mixtec culture, Western Mexico, carved stone, bone, and shell bead necklace, the central carving flanked by two shell beads, with hook clasp closure. 17" L. Provenance: From the East Village estate of B. R., an artist and social worker who seems to have collected in the 60s and 70s.
• A PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA AND BEAD
  A PRE-COLUMBIAN TUMBAGA AND BEAD NECKLACEA Pre-Columbian tumbaga and bead necklace, Pre-historic or later The five-strand beaded necklace suspending a tumbaga disk with stamped design, restrung with a later-added clasp 24" L Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 24" L Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• LOT NUMEROUS PRE-COLOMBIAN JADE
  LOT NUMEROUS PRE-COLOMBIAN JADE BEADS & PENDANTSA lot of numerous Pre-Colombian Mayan culture carved jadeite jade beads and pendants of various designs and shapes...see pictures. Longest dimension approx. 3" length and smallest dimension approx. 3/8". Total weight approx. 703.69 grams. Some stones with some minor nicks and chips.
• FABULOUS OLMEC / PROTO MAYA JADE
  FABULOUS OLMEC / PROTO MAYA JADE BEAD NECKLACEPre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec to Proto-Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A stunning ensemble of 52 sizeable, hand-carved jade beads, all strung on a modern leather strand to be wearable. All displaying barrel and spherical forms, the beautiful beads boast rich hues of mint, seafoam, midnight, and forest greens, as well as celadon, shamrock, teal, and viridian. A gorgeous adornment that is sure to make all who see it green with envy! Size (necklace): 30.5" L (77.5 cm); (largest bead): 0.875" W x 0.7" H (2.2 cm x 1.8 cm) Research in the late 1990s and early 2000s pinpointed the source of "Olmec blue" jadeite at being in the lowland Motagua River near the modern-day border of Guatemala and Honduras; stone from this source was carved and traded widely throughout early Mesoamerica. The value of jade for ancient people lay in its symbolic power: perhaps its color was associated with water and vegetation; later, the Maya would place jade beads in the mouths of the dead. Many scholars have argued that the demand for jadeite contributed to the rise of long-distance trading networks and to the rise of urban centers in ancient Mesoamerica. This would have been an exceedingly valuable and rare ceremonial item. This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques. Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection, before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167060 Condition: Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Jade beads are ancient, and leather necklace strand is modern. Professional repair to 6 beads, with nearly invisible adhesive residue along break lines; remaining beads are intact and excellent. All beads have light abrasions across surfaces, with some beads having light encrustations within drilled suspension holes. Fabulous surface smoothness and coloration throughout.
• A PRE-COLUMBIAN ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD
  A PRE-COLUMBIAN ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD NECKLACEA Pre-Columbian rock crystal bead necklace, Pre-historic or later; Mesoamerica Designed with alternating barrell and off-round shaped rock crystal beads strung on a later-added silver wire 23.25" L x .50" W 152.0 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 23.25" L x .50" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• THREE PRE-COLOMBIAN-STYLE JADE
  THREE PRE-COLOMBIAN-STYLE JADE ITEMSThree Pre-Colombian-style jade items, Pre-historic or later Comprising a jade and tumbaga bead necklace, a jade bead necklace, and a jade Pre-Columbian Olmec-style carved mask, 3 pieces Drop: 5.5" H x 1" W; Necklace: 19" L; Drop: 3" H x .875" W; Necklace: 20.5" L x .375" H; Mask: 1.75" H x 1.5" W 297.5 grams Dimensions: Drop: 5.5" H x 1" W; Necklace: 19" L; Drop: 3" H x .875" W; Necklace: 20.5" L x .375" H; Mask: 1.75" H x 1.5" W
• PRE-HISTORIC TUBULAR JADE BEADA
  PRE-HISTORIC TUBULAR JADE BEADA pre-historic (1000-300 BC) tubular jade bead / pendant, measuring 3.75" long.
• PRECOLUMBIAN & OTHER STONE BEADS
  PRECOLUMBIAN & OTHER STONE BEADS NECKLACE Primitive Precolumbian and other stone bead necklace, with metal s-shaped clasp on wire. 15" L
• PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY NECKLACE
  PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY NECKLACE AND FACES21 Pre-Columbian spindle whorls strung as a necklace. 2 Pre-Columbian pottery faces. Date:500 BCE to 500 CE Material: Pottery Dimensions: Necklace 16" long, faces 1 3/4" long (larger) Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
• 3 PRE-COLOMBIAN MAYAN OLMEC JADE
  3 PRE-COLOMBIAN MAYAN OLMEC JADE FIGURAL ITEMSA lot of three Pre-Colombian items that appear to be from the Mayan and Olmec cultures carved of green jade to include a large bead with tribal designs, an Olmec head pendant and a small depiction of a frog. Longest dimension approx. 3 1/2" length. Total weight approx. 279.2 grams. Chip to side of frog leg.
• GROUP OF 12 LARGE MESOAMERICAN
  GROUP OF 12 LARGE MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE BEADSpossibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, of varying shape, size, and color, drilled holes for suspension, 5/8 in. to 1-1/8 in. Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family Note: These objects test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes donated his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family. Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School. Condition: surface dirt/accretion, some with wear, cracking, and abrasions possibly as made; four with glue residue
• Four Mexican necklaces
  Four Mexican necklaces incorporating Precolumbian stone beads and other small artifacts Estimate $ 100-200
• GROUP OF 12 MESOAMERICAN CARVED
  GROUP OF 12 MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE AND SHELL BEADSpossibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, of varying shape and size, nine held together on string, one shell, 3/8 in. to 1-1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family Note: Some of these objects test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes loaned his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family. Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School. Condition: surface dirt/accretion, wear and losses possibly as made
• PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE JEWELRY
  PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE JEWELRY GROUPPre-Columbian Style Jewelry Group. Including: earrings, pins, beaded necklaces and a 14kt gold necklace. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Ranging in size from: 1.5" (4 cm) to 37" (94 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• FIVE MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE
  FIVE MESOAMERICAN CARVED JADE FRAGMENTS AND BEADSpossibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, of varying size and shape, each green with inclusions, three carved as masks, 3/8 in. to 1-1/8 in. Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family Note: These objects test as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II. Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes loaned his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family. Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School. Condition: surface dirt/accretion, some with chips and losses
• PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY NECKLACE
  PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY NECKLACE AND FACES21 Pre-Columbian spindle whorls strung as a necklace. 2 Pre-Columbian pottery faces. Date:500 BCE to 500 CE Material: Pottery Dimensions: Necklace 16" long, faces 1 3/4" long (larger) Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
• A Pre-Columbian Stone Necklace
  A Pre-Columbian Stone Necklace having disc shaped white stone beads interspaced with larger spinach colored stones and a spinach green circular pendant. Length 13 1/2 inches.
• Pre-Columbian polished jade figural
  Pre-Columbian polished jade figural axe god/celt pendant perforated through the neck for suspension. Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, circa 300 BC-700 AD. 4 1/2"H. Small chip to tip.