Antique Jade Dragon Necklace Beads Silver Estate Actress Mary Lou Daves

THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AND RARE ANTIQUE 750 CARAT SMOKY TOPAZ AND LARGE CARVED JADE BEAD PENDANT NECKLACE FROM THE ESTATE OF HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS MARY LOU DAVES WITH AN ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY MONUMENTAL EMERALD CUT 750 CARAT SMOKY QUARTZ. THE SMOKY TOPAZ HAS INCREDIBLE COLOR AND CLARITY AND IS A MAGNIFICENT GEM. THE GEM IS 62MM (2.5 INCHES) LONG, 47MM WIDE AND 39MM DEEP. THE GEM IS SET IN GILT STERLING SILVER AND HANGS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CHAIN OF LARGE CARVED NATURAL JADE BEADS. THE JADE BEADS ARE 1 1/8 INCHES (28MM) IN DIAMETER. THE JADE CARVING IS DEEP AND VERY FINE. THE CLASP IS STERLING SILVER WITH A GOLD WASH. THE NECKLACE IS ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC AND EXTRAORDINARY PIECES WE HAVE SEEN. IT IS A STATEMENT NECKLACE OF GREAT IMPACT, STYLE AND DESIGN. This is an absolutely exquisite monumental 750 carat smoky topaz and natural carved Jade Necklace from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. Provenance: The necklace is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

This is an absolutely exquisite large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Gold from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. She loved exquisite coral exemplified by this fabulous jewel. The dramatic and large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch has magnificent color and fabulous shape and is a wonderful 3.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The clasp is 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The brooch dates to the Art Deco to Hollywood Regency period. Provenance: The coral brooch is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

This is an absolutely exquisite large chunky natural Turquoise Double Strand Necklace with a fabulous 14 Karat Yellow Gold barrel clasp from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. The dramatic and large turquoise gems in the necklace have magnificent color and fabulous matrix. The shorter strand of the necklace is 23 inches long and the longer strand is 26 inches long. The largest turquoise are one inch wide. The clasp is a fabulous antique Retro barrel clasp in 14 Karat yellow gold. Provenance: The necklace is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

This is a spectacular Antique Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The stunning pendant has a round Jade disc with wonderful color variation. The Jade disc hangs...

THIS IS A STUNNING BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL ART NOUVEAU GOLD PENDANT OF A MYTHICAL FISH SEA CREATURE DRAGON WITH A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND...

THIS IS A VERY RARE RED JADE FLOWER PENDANT. THE MAGNIFICENT RED JADE IS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED IN A HANGING FLOWER MOTIF AND IS SET IN AN ELEGANT SCROLLING SURMOUNT IN 14 KARAT YELLOW ...

This piece is certified natural type A Jadeite jade. A very meaningful carving. The dragon motif in jade carving means power and protection. A 18k white gold and diamond clasp that c...

Beautifully made, buddha (made of real jade) pendant and chain. Medallion is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. Goldplated on base metal. Edward Swoboda s...

A gorgeous antique Art Deco Sautoir necklace. This necklace is just everything Deco! Early 1920s it is made from black silk ribbon and fastens with a japanned barrel...

This master piece is certified natural nephrite jade "Mutton Fat Jade" The certificate is from Xinjiang China the birth place of Heitan jade. The certi...

Please check out the HD video! This is imperial green jade. This is certified by two labs to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant is set in 18k white gold. There is one carved imperi...

Please check out the HD video! This Jade pendant is certified. The pendant is set in 18k white gold, with one new rose cut diamond. The new rose cut diamond total 0.19 cts. The untreated / un-enhanced natural jade is translucent. The color is light green. The dragon carving...