Classic 18" Nephrite Jade Necklace

This is rare Gump's nephrite jade necklace from the Midcentury (circa 1960s) in an exceptionally translucent light chartreuse green. Indeed, the hand-carved and polished beads are so highly translucent they look to be made of glass. In fact, "Glassy" jade is a term usually reserved to describe only the finest jadeite jade -nephrite jade's rarer and more expensive cousin- and the word is only rarely applicable to the nephrite variety of jade, due to its different mineral structure. The 16 ¾" necklace is composed of 40 9.30mm untreated nephrite beads that are most likely from Siberia. These beads are a fine, evenly-toned chartreuse green, and they display the high translucency of the only finest jadeite. Most Gump's jade necklaces were available in 18" and 24" lengths. This 16" necklace is far less common, and the large size of the beads in combination with the brief length speaks to the scarcity of the beads themselves, their genuine preciousness. The 14K yellow gold clasp is marked "Hong Kong" and "Gump's." All original Gump's jade jewelry...

This is a brand new, handmade necklace created from very fine, highly translucent green nephrite jade beads, ranging in size from 9.4mm -9.7mm. The ...

The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green, that they appear white. Well, but not white; not really, because they are far too fascinating to be merely white like a piece of paper or a sheet. It is as if an apparition has assumed bead form and settled around the neck. These gorgeous, succulent beads seem filled with a reserve of light they have gathered during the day in order to release back into the night like a whisper. If you like pearls but wish for something denser, more grounded in the material world, these may be for you. They do look like pearls from a distance, a pristine strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls. But then, up close, what are they? White sapphires? What could they be? Most people, of course, have no idea jade is anything other than green. The individual beads measure approximately 8.5mm for a clean, unified presentation around the neck. I am a second-generation collector of jade and have loved Gump's jade jewelry all my life. Gump's was an iconic San Francisco department store that was founded in the 19th century and awed the world with their remarkable and unique pieces until 2005 when they were sold. Gump's never used any dyed or treated jade in any of their jewelry, so they remain one of very few brands that you never need to have tested; vintage Gump...

This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great-grandmother wore or maybe still does wear. Those of us without a Chinese great-grandmother must make do with whatever treasures we can find. And this is one of those found treasures. A proper old-school Chinese nephrite beaded necklace...

This is a brand new, handmade necklace created from very fine, highly translucent nephrite jade beads. Featuring a unique "button hole" clasp and a ...

This luxurious and rare black jadeite jade necklace is composed of 37 certified untreated black jade beads that graduate in size from 8mm to 11mm. The...

Unusual and rare nephrite from Ogden Mountain in British Columbia. The length of the necklace is 20 inches (50.8 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 20mm. The beads' color is...

This beautiful, elegant, timeless necklace is made of high-quality natural Russian Siberian nephrite. The nephrite beads are top quality, uniform deep green, and they're sumptuous in...

The length of the necklace is 19 inches (48 cm). The size of the faceted rondelle beads is 15 mm. The nephrite beads are of excellent quality. Nephrite beads are nontranslucent. The ...

This Green Nephrite is from the Eastern Pamir. Unique and very rare nephrite! The necklace is 19 inches (48 cm) long, and the beads' sizes vary from 15 mm to 23 mm. Nephrite beads...

A vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace made of one single-strand. The necklace consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. The jade beads have a nice green color and are equally sized. To keep some space between the beads, the thread is nicely knotted between each bead. The silver worked barrel-shaped closure has a lovely engraved design. The necklace is in very good condition and of high quality. Length 38.5 centimeters Weight 33.29 grams We will wrap your necklace in a black and gold jewelry box.

Introducing a stunning long necklace made of exquisite natural freshwater peach pearls and premium quality natural Russian green nephrite from Siberia. The soft green-colored nephrit...