What do jade carvings mean?

Jade carvings can have a variety of meanings depending on their shape. In general, jade represents good fortune, purity, grace and beauty. Shop a range of expertly vetted jade jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is carving jade hard?

Yes, carving jade is hard. Some have described the process as “painstaking”. However, jade is incredibly strong and its unique color makes it an excellent option for fine, intricate carving projects. You’ll find a variety of jade pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Carved Jade Monkey

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Carved Pale Green Jade Monkey Pendant

$599

H 0.52 in W 1.46 in L 2.29 in

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Carved Pale Green Jade Monkey Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully carved jade pendant depicting a playful monkey in high relief, rendered in softly

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Jade Pendant Monkey on Peach

$350Sale Price|46% Off

H 2 in W 2 in D 0.25 in

Jadeite Jade Pendant Monkey on Peach

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful jade pendant featuring a monkey perched on a peach. The material is all natural white

Category

20th Century Chinese Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade

Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi

$1,595

L 120 in

Carved Jade Amber Coral Citrine Charm Necklace Rabbit Monkey Koi

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning 10 Feet Long Multi Gem Necklace with carved charms in Jade and Amber in the form

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Amber, Citrine, Coral, Blue Topaz

Natural Myanmar Brick Red Jade Pendant, Hand-Carved Monkey and Peach

$1,300

W 1.47 in D 0.45 in L 0.9 in

Natural Myanmar Brick Red Jade Pendant, Hand-Carved Monkey and Peach

Located in Kowloon, HK

Uncover the beauty of our Natural Bicolor Red and Honey-Yellow Jadeite Monkey and Peach Pendant

Category

2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century

$285,000

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain W/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 18/19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Carved Hetain White/Celadon Jade "The Monkey Family" 3 monkeys, father, mother, and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Natural Jadeite Jade Pendant – Hand-Carved Monkeys & Corn Symbol of Abundance

$1,900

W 1.26 in D 0.48 in L 2.05 in

Natural Jadeite Jade Pendant – Hand-Carved Monkeys & Corn Symbol of Abundance

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a natural lavender color jadeite jade pendant, intricately carved into a mother monkey with

Category

1990s Burmese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Monkey" Ric#JD009

$980

H 1.06 in W 0.75 in D 0.31 in

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Monkey" Ric#JD009

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Myanmar Natural Jadeite Pendant "Monkey" from the 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Longevity Monkey with Peach Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.91 in W 0.96 in D 0.54 in

Longevity Monkey with Peach Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Jade Carved Monkey Pendant, masterfully hand-carved from jadeite in the beautiful Oily Green (油青

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique hand-carved belt hook in Jade, China 19th Century

$1,202

H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in

Antique hand-carved belt hook in Jade, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Belt Hook made in Jade, carved with a monkey motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Recent Sales

Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace

Unavailable

L 16 in

Unusual Vintage Carved Jade Monkey pendant necklace

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

This is an Unusual Vintage c.1990 hand carved Jade drop pendant and two monkeys necklace. The

Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Monkey Carved Jade Pink Sapphire Tahitian 18 Karat White Gold Necklace

Sold

W 0.87 in

Fei Liu Monkey Carved Jade Pink Sapphire Tahitian 18 Karat White Gold Necklace

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, GB

Description: Monkey carved jade, set with bordering wispy swirls of brilliant diamonds and pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Two Monkeys Pendant

Sold

H 0.27 in W 1.33 in L 1.88 in

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Hand Carved Jade Two Monkeys Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Two Monkeys Carved Jade Pendant, featuring a beautifully detailed jade

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Hetian Jade Monkey Carving

Sold

H 3.25 in W 2.75 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Hetian Jade Monkey Carving

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Depicting a monkey perched atop a large peach, with leaves, branches and smaller peaches

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ming Dynasty Jade Monkey Necklace

Sold

H 1.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Jade Monkey Necklace

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This fine Chinese Ming dynasty jade monkey of rust color has been well preserved and is presented

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Jade

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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$54,325

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s

$3,560Sale Price|20% Off

L 20 in

Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s

Located in Northampton, MA

This 1930s-era Art Deco necklace features a gorgeous apple green natural Burmese jadeite carved into the form of a star fruit. The 27.40mm x 11.71mm x 11.58mm translucent jade carvin...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver

Red Coral Amber Jade 18 Karat Gold Necklace

$6,734

Red Coral Amber Jade 18 Karat Gold Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Red Coral, baltic Amber, carved antiques Jade 18 k Gold gr12 necklace. Length is 58cm adjustable as convenience. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously own...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Jade, 18k Gold

Necklace Opal Turquoise Amber Citrine Long Vermeille Necklace

$2,164

Necklace Opal Turquoise Amber Citrine Long Vermeille Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Necklace Opal Turquoise Amber Citrine Long Vermeille Necklace. You can wear in a double wire as you like. Length 1mt All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously ...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold-filled

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Carved Jade Monkey For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved jade monkey for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 9k gold, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved jade monkey may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing carved jade monkey — no matter the origin — is easy, but Artistian Made and Fabergé each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A carved jade monkey can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but jade rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. Most of our carved jade monkey for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carved Jade Monkey?

On average, a carved jade monkey at 1stDibs sells for $2,900, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Questions About Carved Jade Monkey

What do jade carvings mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Jade carvings can have a variety of meanings depending on their shape. In general, jade represents good fortune, purity, grace and beauty. Shop a range of expertly vetted jade jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is carving jade hard?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, carving jade is hard. Some have described the process as “painstaking”. However, jade is incredibly strong and its unique color makes it an excellent option for fine, intricate carving projects. You’ll find a variety of jade pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.