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Antique Carved Jade Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Jade charm pendant. An eye catching piece of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Jade Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Antique Carved Jade Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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H 1.07 in W 0.36 in
Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop sweet and interesting jade stone The item comes
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Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Yellow Gold

Rare Red Jade Pendant Flower Motif Necklace 14 Karat Gold Carved Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE RED JADE FLOWER PENDANT. THE MAGNIFICENT RED JADE IS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED IN A
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique White Nephrite Jade Carved Pendant "Mutton Fat" Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Subtle and achingly beautiful, this antique hand-carved jade pendant depicts a feline curled in
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Antique 1890s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Carved Antique Chinese Lavender, Apple Green Jade Gourd Pendant
Located in New York, NY
reasons, as in this beautifully carved pendant. The vine here is that of a squash with a blossom on one
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Carved Antique Chinese Lavender, Apple Green Jade Gourd Pendant
Carved Antique Chinese Lavender, Apple Green Jade Gourd Pendant
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W 1.07 in D 0.28 in L 1.38 in
Antique Carved Jadeite Jade "Dragon Hook" Chinese Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This piece is a magnificent antique relic with incredible origins. The jadeite jade is known as
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20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Chinese Double Sided Carved Jade Pendant Silver Mount
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful piece of carved jade is set in an elaborate silver mount. The jade is carved on both
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Antique 1880s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jade, Coral and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved antique Chinese pierced celadon green jade central pendant with three round red coral
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

750 Carat Smoky Topaz Antique Carved Jade Necklace Estate Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AND RARE ANTIQUE 750 CARAT SMOKY TOPAZ AND LARGE CARVED JADE BEAD PENDANT
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

1925 Art Deco Carved Jade Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
pendant. The jade is Chinese export and a truly exquisite green color! The jade is hand carved and pierced
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Flower Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
your other necklaces, or worn alone! This necklace measures 18.5" in length. The carved jade
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Imperial Jade Fine Carved Lacquer Gold Cicada Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant with antiques carved antiques imperial jade, 1920 Chinese lacquer very fine gold
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2010s Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Carved Antiques Imperial Jade Citrine Ruby Drop 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Pendant with old Chinese carved imperial jade, citrine, ruby drop, gold. Total length 11cm. All
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2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved coin pendant set on an 18K white gold bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.5 in D 0.26 in L 1.5 in
Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique jade pendant was created near the turn of the previous century (circa 1900) in China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Icy Jadeite Jade Landscape Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved mountain landscape set in 18K white gold bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Icy Jadeite Jade Landscape Pendant, Certified Untreated
Icy Jadeite Jade Landscape Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.51 in D 0.23 in L 2.15 in
9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Jade Stone intaglio Pendant Hand carved centurion Bust Stamped 9ct on the side
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
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W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 1.82 in
Antique Chinese Jade Gold Pendant Goddess Guanyin With Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Chinese Jade Pendant Goddess Guanyin circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century Qing Dynasty A
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Early 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
pendant ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the jade is natural and untreated
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade 2.2 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular two sided Antique Jade Diamond Necklace with a magnificent 2 3/4 inch pendant
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antiques Chinese Carved Jade Italian red Coral Turquoise 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese carved jade bracelet, Italian red coral and Turquoise, 18 kt Gold gr 12,90 there
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Purple Carved Tourmaline, Jade, Diamond Pendant, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
through" purple is unforgettable. The purple color combined with the vivid green carved jade really makes
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1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant set in 18k platinum. Antique carved jade panel is held by diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
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H 17 in W 1.2 in L 2.65 in
Antique Jade Dragon Necklace Beads Silver Estate Actress Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE JADE PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A WONDERFUL CARVED JADE MEDALLION
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Pendant Ruby Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Green Antique Jade Dragon
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved antiques jade with dragon image, little fan in turquoise, little ball in pure 24kt gold
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
Amazing antique hand-carved green jade pendant that has been which was decorated approximately in
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
Vintage Chinese Jade Butterfly Gold Pendant
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W 2.3 in L 2.7 in
Art Deco Jade Fat Smiling Buddha Belly Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Art Deco Jade Smiling Fat Buddha Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The Buddha
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Fat Smiling Buddha Belly Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Art Deco Jade Smiling Fat Buddha Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The Buddha
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Pi Disk Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This magnificent antique hand-carved nephrite jade pi disk was most likely created in the late 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Antique Jade Pi Disk Certified
Antique Jade Pi Disk Certified
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D 0.39 in Dm 2.15 in
Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
jade pendant is exquisitely, so deftly and artfully carved that you can look at it from either side or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 0.89 in D 0.23 in L 1.62 in
Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Chinese Pendant circa Late 18th to Early 19th Century Qing Dynasty
Located in Chesterland, OH
A very large hand-carved natural untreated Burmese jade pendant circa the late 18th to early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Chinese Jade Good Fortune Pendant Plaque, Guan Yin, Qilin, Lotus, Bat
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique 19th century Qing Dynasty celadon jade pendant plaque of rectangular form
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Ruby Emerald Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diameter, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Green Burma Jade 35x50 mm with
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Indian 14K Gold Jade Emerald Bead Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
stones in a beaded design. The pendant is made of hand carved Jade with scalloped rims, decorated with a
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Chinese Antique Jade Pi Disk Circa 1820-1850 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This exquisite Qing Dynasty period pi disk was carved by hand prior to 1900. The pi disk is simply
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Jade

Large Turkish Carved Intaglio Pendant In Silver Frame
Located in New York, NY
A large Turkish hand carved semi precious stone, probably Jade, intaglio pendant. The pendant is
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Early 20th Century Asian Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quartz, Black Onyx, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a pendant of engraved Lavender Jade
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant Diamonds Rubies Pearl 18 Karat Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Carved Chrysoprase Pendant was made around 1900 (1880-1920) and is both 18K yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique ProngSetWhiteJade GoldMilgrainFiligree ConvertibleBrooch RingTop Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Known as "mutton fat", a natural milky white tremolite nephrite jade 10mm-long hand-carved oval
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Gilt Metal, White Gold

Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening. The bale of this antique carved jade pendant is hallmarked
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
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H 0.08 in W 0.46 in D 1.93 in L 15 in
Agate Jade Carved Antiques Jade Necklace 18 K Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Yellow agate necklace with amazing antique Chinese jade pendant fish shape, 18 k gold gr 8,60
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold

Antique Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Antique Carved Natural White Jade Jadeite Pendant Necklace; The pendant, measuring
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian More Necklaces

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Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Natural Green Nephrite Jade Pendant Beaded Necklace 32"
Located in Richmond, CA
This late 19c carved green nephrite jade pendant and beads necklace, with a total length of 32
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
There is something so magical to me about vintage and antique cameos: the way the portraits are
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Early 20th Century Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.99 in L 1.26 in
Antique 19c Chinese Russet Jade Carved Concentric Bi Disc Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Richmond, CA
This 19th-century Chinese russet jade bi-disc pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Antique Bead Strand Necklace W/ Carved Green Jade Etched 14k Gold Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique green Jade bead strand necklace that features an
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Beads and Pendant Amethyst Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classy Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Round Drop Shape Pink Opal,Amethyst
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An antique carved jadeite (material origin: Myanmar, formerly known as Burma) is featured in this
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 2.25 in
Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead Oval Ruby Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Amethyst Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an oval
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Hook Engraved Pear Shape Natural Amethyst Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Engraved Pear Shape Amethyst pendant measuring 16mm x30 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Genuine Lapis Lazuli Round Bead Green Onyx Cab 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique pendant made of an Engraved Genuine Lapis Lazuli Round Bead 25 mm in diameter,set with an
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Jade & Tourmaline Gilt Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in Southbury, CT
length. The jade and tourmaline drop hangs an additional 2 ¾ inches. The carved and pierced jadeite
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Jade Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Bird Drop Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric form centering a jade tablet Measuring 27.0 mm round and carved to depict birds and flowers
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lavander Jade Amethyst Amazzonite 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Special necklace with a very rare carved lavender antiques jade pendant eggplant shape, amethyst
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Amethyst, Jade, 18k Gold

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Antique Jade Carved Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique jade carved pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 109 vintage or 23 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an antique jade carved pendant 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing antique jade carved pendant necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Giulia Colussi and Luxe Pieces each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any antique jade carved pendant necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a jade version from the 91 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our antique jade carved pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 61 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Jade Carved Pendant Necklace?

On average, an antique jade carved pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,934, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.