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Certified Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold certified natural jade pendant. Centered with one oval carved
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold

Hexagon Carved Lotus and Bird in a Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful dual hexagon pendant is a stunningly smooth and creamy green jade with carvings of a
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1910s American Contemporary Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pearl, Onyx and Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Features a hand-carved jade pendant set in an onyx and diamond surround. Suspended on a beautiful
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

GIA Certified Green Natural Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. GIA certified green natural Lozenge tablet cut Jadeite Jade
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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

Vintage Natural Jade Spider Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A charismatic and creepy-cool vintage natural jade spider necklace. The body set with a pair of
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Oval Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Natural Jadeite Jade carved oval pendant necklace with no enhancements. AGL certified
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Early 20th Century Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This nineteenth-century jade fob makes a unique and charming pendant. Featuring
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1880s Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
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W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique Jade Heart pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique Dark Green Jade Heart with 9ct Gold Bail & collar Stamped 9c Size 3.5 cm x 4 cm (cm
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 9k Gold

Antique Jade Heart pendant
Antique Jade Heart pendant
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W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
GIA Certified Natural Jade Diamond Platinum Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade natural and diamond pendant necklace. Certified GIA untreated. Original Victorian 1860
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19th Century Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 43.79 Carat Jadeite Jade Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1940's jade, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. GIA certified 43.79cts oval
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Jade Sapphire Black Nephrite and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
, Sapphires. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Pendant suspended from a Silk cord. Green Jade (A-grade), untreated
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Mid-19th Century Contemporary Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
Mano Figa Nephrite Jade Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
without the necklace. The pendant is in good vintage condition, with normal surface wear. Measurements
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Early 20th Century Revival Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold

Mano Figa Nephrite Jade Charm Pendant
Mano Figa Nephrite Jade Charm Pendant
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W 0.52 in L 1.86 in
Art Deco Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This astonishing Art Deco (circa 1930) jade pendant is the color of homemade caramel. In fact, it's
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
Antique Māori Pounamu Nephrite Jade Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Māori axe-shaped nephrite jade pendant set in capped rose gold. The tapered jade is beautifully
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 9k Gold

Antique Jade Extra Large Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
Huge Stunning Antique Jade Stone Heart with 9ct Gold Decoration & Bail Circa 1880s Victorian Era
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 9k Gold

Antique Jade Extra Large Heart Pendant
Antique Jade Extra Large Heart Pendant
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W 1.78 in D 0.12 in L 1.97 in
Vintage Jade 14 Karat Gold Lantern Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lovely vintage lantern pendant is created with jade and 14 karat gold. The round and slightly
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Early 20th Century Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Jade 14 Karat Gold Lantern Pendant
Vintage Jade 14 Karat Gold Lantern Pendant
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W 0.87 in L 1.58 in
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 Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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 9ct Gold Jade etched Medallion pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique - Victorian Era - Circa 1800s 9ct Rose Gold swing Mounted Centurion etched Shield jade
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Jade etched Medallion pendant
Antique 9ct Gold Jade etched Medallion pendant
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W 0.71 in L 0.99 in
Jadeite Jade Carved Bird 14 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A jadeite jade carved bird pendant set in a gold frame. The jadeite jade pendant is set in a 14
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Early 20th Century Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Unique Victorian fob pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold and bezel set with a nephrite jade cabochon
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
14Y Vintage Nephrite Jade Cabochon Fob/Seal Pendant
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W 0.91 in D 0.67 in L 1.58 in
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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1920s Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Sterling Silver

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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1890s Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade

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 Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade

Vintage Jade Egg Pendant Caged in Silver Gilt Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional jade pendant embodies a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship. At its
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver

Carved Antique Chinese Lavender, Apple Green Jade Gourd Pendant
Located in New York, NY
side of the pendant and a bud on the other side. Delicate lavender jade with vibrant apple green burst
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
Jade Pendant 18 K Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold Jade head carved as cow size 75 x 60 mm chain 51 cm weight 70 gram
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Mid-19th Century Afghan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

Jade Pendant 18 K Gold
Jade Pendant 18 K Gold
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W 2.37 in L 2.96 in
Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Pearl Disk Pendant
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Notes: This was originally a brooch that was converted into a pendant.
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1920s Unknown Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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 Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
ship with the pendant. The pendant ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the jade
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Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Jade Pendant, Diamonds, Platinum, Art Deco, GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
. Jade this fine is exceedingly rare and is known as "imperial jade." This imperial jade pendant was
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Ice Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved Buddha pendant set on an 18K white gold bail
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Contemporary Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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 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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1880s Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco pendant necklace —ablaze in old diamonds— features two of the rarest and most
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Knot Snake Fob Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fob pendant is designed as four swirling gold snakes with engraved scale pattern. Featuring a bezel
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1880s Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Jade Pendant With Beautiful 9ct Gold engraved mount with decorative edge
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Antique 9 Carat Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
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W 0.52 in D 0.12 in L 1.97 in
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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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade

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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1920s American Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
woods with a rich green jade background. This pendant would make an excellent gift for the nature lover
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1910s Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Large GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large antique pendant was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era and
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1890s Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Art Deco Carved Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant Neckla
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum necklace with pendant, by Tiffany & Co, featuring carved jade2.5-3mm pearls, blue
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The central natural jadeite jade in this delightful drop necklace boasts a vibrant, mottled green
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
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H 2.5 in W 0.5 in L 20 in
Antique Arts&Crafts Jade 18kGold 10 ProngSetDiamond&Gems ArmHand Amulet Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
-of-the-century mottled-green jade amulet pendant is elaborately decorated in a Baroque-Revival style
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Beryl, Garnet, Blue...

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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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
Chinese Archaic Nephrite jade & coral bead necklace, 2000 BC
Located in Kenilworth, US
Carved nephrite jade jue with white alterations. The jue is pierced with fine borings on either
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring
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Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver, Copper

Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
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W 1.56 in D 0.26 in L 2.36 in
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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Early 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver

Chinese Antique Jade Pi Disk Circa 1820-1850 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
extraordinary piece ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the jade is natural and
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Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade

1920s Czech Art Nouveau Silver Peking Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1920s Peking glass pendant necklace is most likely to be of Czech origin and we
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1920s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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 Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver

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 Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jade jewellery collections. This fine and impressive
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1920s Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Silver

Antique Art Deco Pearl Jade & Emerald Paste Lariat 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
with the white metal pendant within which a whole teardrop of glass jade is suspended. We love the way
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
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H 0.35 in W 2.07 in L 3.46 in
Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
Located in Southbury, CT
condition. The necklace measures 18" in length. The jade measures 56mm x 35.78. Truly an exquisite piece
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Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
shell with such impressive precision, and it's set in solid 18k gold. It is both a pendant, and a brooch
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Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Jade Pendant Necklace

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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
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Antique Jade Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique jade pendant necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 60 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an antique jade 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 carat and 2 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating an antique jade pendant necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Luxe Pieces and Clarissa Bronfman are consistently popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique jade pendant necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Jade Pendant Necklace?

Prices for an antique jade pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $445 and can go as high as $15,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,935.

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.