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GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Opal and jade pendant necklace. GIA certified natural, no indications of impregnation jadeite jade

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace, Dragon Motif
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace, Dragon Motif

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace, Dragon Motif

Located in Hong Kong, HK

certified natural with not treatment or enhancement. Here is a nice Jade pendant made with an eye catching

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated
Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated

Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved Quan Yin god pendant set on an 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated
Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated

Light Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved Quan Yin god pendant set on an 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Emerald Green Fine Jadeite Jade Pendant Freeform Carving Certified Untreated
Emerald Green Fine Jadeite Jade Pendant Freeform Carving Certified Untreated

Emerald Green Fine Jadeite Jade Pendant Freeform Carving Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This rich, variegated green green jade pendant has been carved free-form style to resemble a

Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved pears and diamond pendant set on an 18K white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Gold Nugget Pendant, Certified Untreated
Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Gold Nugget Pendant, Certified Untreated

Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Gold Nugget Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all natural, untreated honey yellow jadeite jade carved into a round gold nugget and small icy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo/Bonsai Tree Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo/Bonsai Tree Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo/Bonsai Tree Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved bamboo pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Fish Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Fish Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Fish Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf pendant set on an 18K white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated
Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated

Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo Pendant, Certified Untreated
Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo Pendant, Certified Untreated

Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo Pendant, Certified Untreated

$2,304Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.02 in D 0.46 in L 1.93 in

Lavender and Green Jadeite Jade Bamboo Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved bamboo pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Ice Light Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant , Certified Untreated
Ice Light Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant , Certified Untreated

Ice Light Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant , Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all natural, untreated jadeite jade is a carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial Piece.
Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial Piece.

Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Substantial Piece.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

jade looks like! This icy imperial Jadeite jade pendant is certified to be natural and without any

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Important Certified Imperial Green Jade Dragon Pendant. Exceptional. Unisex
Important Certified Imperial Green Jade Dragon Pendant. Exceptional. Unisex

Important Certified Imperial Green Jade Dragon Pendant. Exceptional. Unisex

Located in Hong Kong, HK

treated or color enhanced. This icy imperial Jadeite jade pendant is certified to be natural and without

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated

Icy White Jadeite Jade Gold Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gold coin and diamond pendant set on an 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, White Gold

Yellow Jadeite Jade Dragon and Phoenix Pendant, Certified Untreated
Yellow Jadeite Jade Dragon and Phoenix Pendant, Certified Untreated

Yellow Jadeite Jade Dragon and Phoenix Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Collector's Item.
Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Collector's Item.

Certified Imperial Jade Peapod & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Collector's Item.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

jade looks like! This icy imperial Jadeite jade pendant is certified to be natural and without any

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lavender Jadeite Jade Peapod and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Lavender Jadeite Jade Peapod and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Lavender Jadeite Jade Peapod and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved peapod pendant set on an 18K white gold and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Lavender Jadeite Jade Ruyi and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Lavender Jadeite Jade Ruyi and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Lavender Jadeite Jade Ruyi and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved ruyi pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Yellow 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui
Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui

Glassy Emerald-Green Jade Ruyi Pendant, GIA-Certified Fei Cui

Located in Northampton, MA

An impeccably carved Ruyi pendant in breathtaking emerald-green jade, glowing with a luminous

Category

2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green Peapod Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Peapod Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Peapod Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved peapod pendant set on an 18K white gold and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Lotus Leaf Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Lotus Leaf Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Lotus Leaf Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf and dragonfly pendant set on an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Red Jade & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Reversible & Substantial.
Certified Natural Red Jade & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Reversible & Substantial.

Certified Natural Red Jade & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Reversible & Substantial.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

gives the wearer a different look from front to back. Here is a nice Jade pendant made with an eye

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Certified 5.11 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Certified 5.11 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace

Certified 5.11 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

HKJ&S Certified 5.11 Carat Untreated Natural Oval Shaped Cabochon Cut Jadeite Jade Grade A (Fei Cui

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Certified Jade, Ruby, Diamond & Enameled Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch. Exquisite!
Certified Jade, Ruby, Diamond & Enameled Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch. Exquisite!

Certified Jade, Ruby, Diamond & Enameled Dragonfly Pendant / Brooch. Exquisite!

Located in Hong Kong, HK

head are movable! This jadeite jade dragonfly pendant / brooch is very life like and has great

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated
Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated

Honey Yellow Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all natural, untreated jadeite jade flower pendant piece can be worn on both sides. Front

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Landscape & Plum Blossom Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman Certified
Landscape & Plum Blossom Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman Certified

Landscape & Plum Blossom Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman Certified

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Talisman, a traditional 玉牌 (jade plaque) carved from a single piece of

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Certified Natural Lavender Jade 30mm x 12mm Doggy Pendant. Lucky Dog Pendant!
Certified Natural Lavender Jade 30mm x 12mm Doggy Pendant. Lucky Dog Pendant!

Certified Natural Lavender Jade 30mm x 12mm Doggy Pendant. Lucky Dog Pendant!

Located in Hong Kong, HK

this thickness (7.25mm) is rare! This is a certified natural jadeite jade without any treatments. This

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Heart and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Heart and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Heart and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all natural, untreated green jadeite jade a carved heart. The heart carving symbolizes love

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Green Cross Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Green Cross Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Green Cross Pendant, GIA Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved cross with a 18k white gold and tapered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Yellow Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Yellow 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 set on an 18K white gold and diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Ice Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Ice Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality
Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality

Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality

Located in Hong Kong, HK

butterfly is out of this world! This is certified by two labs to be natural jadeite jade. The pendant

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Gold
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Gold

Located in LA, CA

Item #9046 GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with .66 carat Diamond Set as a pendant with 18

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified Natural Jade Diamond Pendant Brooch, Vivid Apple Green, Dolphins
Certified Natural Jade Diamond Pendant Brooch, Vivid Apple Green, Dolphins

Certified Natural Jade Diamond Pendant Brooch, Vivid Apple Green, Dolphins

Located in Hong Kong, HK

pendant / brooch is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. The Jade is certified by 2 labs. This jade

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified Jade Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace. Apple Green Veins. Translucent.
Certified Jade Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace. Apple Green Veins. Translucent.

Certified Jade Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace. Apple Green Veins. Translucent.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Jade and diamond pendant with excellent apple green veins running through the whole piece. The jade is

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Important Certified Imperial Jade Gourd Diamond Pendant Necklace, Imperial Green
Important Certified Imperial Jade Gourd Diamond Pendant Necklace, Imperial Green

Important Certified Imperial Jade Gourd Diamond Pendant Necklace, Imperial Green

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Jadeite Jade and diamond pendant with the best imperial green color. This color is rare and in high

Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Halo Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Halo Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Halo Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural green jadeite jade carved pear shape set with a diamond halo pendant. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Apple Green Jade Peach & Diamond Pendant. Longevity & Lucky!
Certified Natural Apple Green Jade Peach & Diamond Pendant. Longevity & Lucky!

Certified Natural Apple Green Jade Peach & Diamond Pendant. Longevity & Lucky!

Located in Hong Kong, HK

green color throughout. The jade is certified to be natural without any treatments. The pendant is set

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified Natural Carved Ruyi Jade & Diamond Pendant  Necklace. Intense Green.
Certified Natural Carved Ruyi Jade & Diamond Pendant  Necklace. Intense Green.

Certified Natural Carved Ruyi Jade & Diamond Pendant Necklace. Intense Green.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

natural intense green Jade and diamond pendant. The jade is certified by 2 different labs to be natural

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Midcentury Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Midcentury Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Midcentury Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

1950's GIA certified jadeite Jade graduated bead necklace with curved oval clasp and 14k gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Colorless Icy Jade Perfection
Certified Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Colorless Icy Jade Perfection

Certified Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Colorless Icy Jade Perfection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This pendant is certified

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified Natural Icy Jade Cabbage Pendant. Fertility & Purity Very Transparent!
Certified Natural Icy Jade Cabbage Pendant. Fertility & Purity Very Transparent!

Certified Natural Icy Jade Cabbage Pendant. Fertility & Purity Very Transparent!

Located in Hong Kong, HK

depth of field. The jade is certified natural without any treatments. This jadeite is top quality. The

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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

Certified Jade & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, Glowing Apple Green Color
Certified Jade & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, Glowing Apple Green Color

Certified Jade & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace, Glowing Apple Green Color

Located in Hong Kong, HK

apple green Jade cross and diamond pendant. It is certified to be natural without any treatments. The

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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Certified Jade Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate certified jade pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 55 vintage or 129 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect certified jade pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic certified jade pendant over the years, but those made by Luxe Pieces, Fine Jewels UK and Buccellati are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a certified jade pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Certified Jade Pendant?

The price for a certified jade pendant starts at $950 and tops out at $225,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,500.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

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This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.