Apple Green Jade Bead Necklace
Certified Natural Apple Green & Icy Red Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace, Masterpiece
Located in Hong Kong, HK
matched with apple green jade beads. This apple green jade beads by itself is difficult to source! This
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Important Certified Jade Bead (13.9mm) Necklace & Diamond Earrings, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
size (almost 14mm) natural jade beads with natural apple green color. This is a rare set! There are 45
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2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
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Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite
Located in Southbury, CT
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107 hand-carved and polished light apple green jade beads make for a 30" necklace of beguiling beauty
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20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
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Jade, 14k Gold
Bright Apple Green Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
of 107 hand-carved and polished natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads. The beads range in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Jade, Silver
Natural Jadeite Jade Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, A-Jade Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This apple green jadeite jade multi-strand necklace is from the early 20th century. The necklace
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
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Jade, 9k Gold
Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Located in Southbury, CT
This 1930s-era Art Deco necklace features a gorgeous apple green natural Burmese jadeite carved
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Jade, Silver
Jade Necklace Certified Untreated by Ming's Midcentury Chic
Located in Southbury, CT
, light blue, black, deep orange, and light apple-green. The beads have excellent translucency and glow as
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
New Zealand Green Inanga Nephrite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
type of serpentine).
The jade beads in this necklace are the type called Inanga. Its color is pale
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20th Century New Zealand Beaded Necklaces
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Jade, Gold Plate
GIA Certified 5.64 Carat, 37 Natural Translucent Jadeite Bead Necklace Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
the most rare and valuable form of Jade.
The tantalizing natural green apple color of this necklace
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Jade Pendant Apple Green Certified Untreated Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
A stunning jade pendant featuring an apple-green cylinder of certified natural and untreated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Certified 196.5cts Natural Apple Green Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
green jade and beads are held together with a traditional Chinese string cord that is adjustable up to
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
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Certified 85.70cts Natural Apple Green Jade Pendant Necklace Exquisite Carving
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chinese scenic mountain. Masterful carving is on both sides of the jade pendant. The apple green jade and
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Agate
Certified 61.25 Cts Natural Apple Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
depicts a Chinese vegetable which symbolizes fertility and abundance like a harvest. The apple green jade
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
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Jade
14K Etruscan Revival Jade and Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring 15 7/8” long, this lovely Etruscan Revival necklace features apple green and white jade
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Antique 1880s Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Crab Claw Icy Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
claw is paired with a nice red bead. The apple green jade and red bead are held together with a
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
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Jade
Natural Jadeite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Strand Carved Vintage Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a knotted silk cord strung with 9.0 mm round jadeite jade beads suspending a carved
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
American family's collection.
The necklace composed of coral, black onyx and jade beads, joined by
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Strand Jade Medallion And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
green color to the beads and jade. Original certificate.
Centerpiece Length: 6.8cm, Width: 4.3cm
Chain
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20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Jade Pendant 18K New
Located in Southbury, CT
very fine bright apple jade bead accents the piano-black disk and rests just below the oval gold bail
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2010s Asian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
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Located in London, GB
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Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Australian black opal with top-quality play of color! The 3.21 carat opal shows bright flashes of predominantly reds along with oranges, blues, and greens. A true beauty, i...
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Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Statement Ring with Scalloped Edges
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Jade Ring GIA Certified Untreated Purple Jadeite, Size 10 ½
Located in Southbury, CT
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Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860.
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Weight – 121 grams.
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Tiara Convertible Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiara convertible Diamond Antique Brooch on Silver and Gold.
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Antique Art Nouveau Winged Heart Peridot Pearl 14K Gold Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau Edwardian period Winged Heart motif peridot, pearl, 14K yellow gold necklace.
Circa 1900
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Gerard McCabe Lorikeet Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal & Gemstone Pendant
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Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
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CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
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Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
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Antique Amethyst Enamel Gold Mens Ring
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Circa 1830s
This late Georgian – early Victorian era heavy 18K gold ring features a very fine champleve enamel work in medieval / renaissance taste. The ring is bezel set with a cus...
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Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Apple Green Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
A vintage estate natural light apple green Chinese jadeite necklace and cloisonne enamel bird
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New Zealand Green Jade Nephrite Necklace
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Olive Jade Necklace with Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
with a very comfortable sterling silver clasp with a natural apple jade.
The weight of the necklace is
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
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Natural Jadeite Necklace With Crystal Spacers
Located in New York, NY
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A.Jeschel Lucky apple Jade necklace .
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
after 8m.m Apple jade round beads and paler green translucent oval beads. The necklace is accented with
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8.5mm bead sized natural Jadeite jade Mala necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Type A Jadeite Jade Necklace
Light apple green
61pcs of 8.5mm bead (approx)
20inches
100
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Imperial Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
describe green jadeite jade of the finest coloring, translucency, and "life." While many younger people
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2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Coral and Jadeite Jade Station Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Rosaria Varra
By Rosaria Varra
Located in Miami, FL
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round diamonds.
Length 17 1/2 inches.
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Art Deco Light Apple Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
This vivid apple-green jade necklace is both exceedingly beautiful and exceedingly rare. Fine
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Located in Southbury, CT
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Located in Southbury, CT
wire threaded through a 4mm apple-green jade bead. A platinum mounting holds a very fine Old European
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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Located in Littleton, CO
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Located in Littleton, CO
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Apple Green Jade Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact apple green jade bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 18 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an apple green jade bead necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing apple green jade bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and rough cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an apple green jade bead necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Apple Green Jade Bead Necklace?
Prices for an apple green jade bead necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $275,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,000.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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