14k Gold and Jade Dragon Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese 14k Gold and Jade Dragon Ring. 14k yellow gold ring, reticulated dragon encircling a
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Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Dragon Jade 14k
Vintage Carved Lavender Jade Dragon 14K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a carved lavender jade dragon
Category
Vintage 1910s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Green Carved Jade (Jadeite) Buddha & 14k Gold Dragon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved jade cabochon in the form of the Buddha in a 14k gold mount with applied gold dragons to the
Category
20th Century Chinese Signet Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Chinese Dragon & Jade Longevity Plaque in 14K Gold with Gem Accents
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid 14K gold, crowned with cabochon emerald, ruby, and fine emerald accent stones. The dragon
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Jade Dragon 24k Gold Large Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel confident and powerful in this necklace enhancer. The dragon has traditionally symbolized
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Jade, 14k Gold
Dragon Jade Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Jade Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Round Circle Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Natural jade with color treated (standard and
Category
2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Dragon with Green Jade Donut Pendant
$598
H 0.27 in W 1.43 in L 1.84 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Dragon with Green Jade Donut Pendant
Located in New York, NY
dragon coiled within a green jade donut frame. The dragon is accented with a variety of multi-colored
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Jade, Opal, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Carved Jade and Enamel Dragon Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.6 grams
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Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Large Chi Ling Dragon Amulet in Nephrite Jade, Circa 1970, with 14K Gold Bale
$580
H 2.33 in W 1.58 in L 16.54 in
Large Chi Ling Dragon Amulet in Nephrite Jade, Circa 1970, with 14K Gold Bale
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dragon plus eight other nephrite amulets in 2020. In order to better understand
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Late 20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Carved Jade Dragon Pendant with Emerald & Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
$1,600
W 1.46 in D 0.2 in L 1.46 in
Hand Carved Jade Dragon Pendant with Emerald & Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Featuring a hand-carved natural jade dragon guarding a pearl—symbol of good luck, wisdom, peace
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Vintage 1970s Burmese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
1970's Carved Pastel Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved plaque of jade - pastel very light green to lavender in color Measuring 33.5 x
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Multi-Stone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Striking vintage 14K yellow gold Chinese pendant featuring a detailed dragon and phoenix design
Category
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tai Locket Jade Dragon Pendant with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Dragon Symbol Carved Green Jade Locket Pendant with 14K Solid Yellow Gold Symbolizing generosity
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kowloon Green Jade Dragon Pendant with 14K Yellow Solid Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Green Jade Pendant Charm with Carved Dragon and 14K Solid Yellow Gold The 'Kowloon Jade Dragon
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Purple Jade Dragon Donut Pendant Lantau Zhong with 14K Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 9.45 in D 1.19 in L 7.49 in
Purple Jade Dragon Donut Pendant Lantau Zhong with 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Purple Lavender Jade Dragon Carved Donut 19mm Pendant with Solid 14K Yellow Gold The 'Lantau
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lantau Green Jade Donut Dragon Pendant with 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Dragon Green 25mm Donut Jade Pendant with 14K Solid Yellow Gold The 'Lantau Jade Dragon Donut
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
Unavailable
W 0.99 in D 0.16 in L 0.99 in
TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
Located in Kowloon, HK
TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc Using our signature dragon design
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 12.89 Carat Jade Dragon Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Stunning vintage c1970s 14K yellow gold natural jade jadeite cabochon dragon ring. Size 6.75, can
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Large Carved Yellow Jade Pendant with Two Dragons and Ruby Bail / 14 Karat
Unavailable
W 2.5 in D 0.13 in L 3 in
Large Carved Yellow Jade Pendant with Two Dragons and Ruby Bail / 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Two 14 karat yellow gold dragons that meet in the middle with a ruby and fan tails create a bail
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Twin Dragons Burmese A-Jadeite Brooch with 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 925 Back
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W 0.87 in D 0.56 in L 0.87 in
Twin Dragons Burmese A-Jadeite Brooch with 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 925 Back
Located in Kowloon, HK
Twin Dragons Burmese Green Jade A-Jadeite Brooch/Lapel Pin with 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 925 Back
Category
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Jade and 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Dragon Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This exquisite Jade and 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Dragon Ring is truly one of a kind. Crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Jade Dragon Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
black stone (dyed black jade) that shows on the reverse with 14kt yellow gold fashioned like a dragon
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dragon Cocktail Ring Jade
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Garnet, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Magic Dragon Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
Seen as protectors of gold and jewels in European mythology, dragons were often depicted with
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Carved Jade Dragon Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage carved jade dragon ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Carved jade measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Orange Jade Dragon Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Small Charm Estate Jewelry
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W 0.25 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Orange Jade Dragon Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Small Charm Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed orange jade dragon pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Orange
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jade Dragon Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Nouveau Carved Green Jadeite Dragon Ring Carved on both sides with foliar motifs, the front
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's Oval Green Jade Ring with Dragon Design in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Magnificent vintage oval cabochon green jadeite jade ring in 14k rose gold. The beautiful mottled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Mid Century Carved Jade Dragon Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
With a crisp, refreshing apple green color, this vintage natural jade dragon necklace is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace with Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
: Guanyin Material: Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Bail Gold Chain: Standard Style, it's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace With VSI Diamond Gold Bail
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H 0.22 in W 0.94 in L 1.68 in
Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Necklace With VSI Diamond Gold Bail
Located in Portland, OR
Jade Dragon Necklace Material: Genuine Green Jadeite Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Bail With VS! Diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Jadeite Jade Akoya Pearl Garnet Gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
1900s Jadeite Jade Dragon Fly Pin. 14k gold dragon fly pin. Circa 1900-1920. Fine natural untreated
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Jade Dragon Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Jade Dragon Ring. This beautiful vintage dragon
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Dragon Holding Jade Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1970s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This unique ring features a large 18.0MM X 12.8MM Jade. The ring is crafted to resemble a dragon
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Imperial Jade Dragon Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
-carved Dragon of natural, Type A untreated Imperial Jade makes a unique and powerful addition to your
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Jade Bead Necklace and Jade and Pearl 14 Karat Gold Dragon Pendant Enhancer
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
dragon has been hand carved and created on a thin, rich sheet of 14 karat yellow gold that is 1 inch in
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Dragon Koi Fish Jade Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A dragon koi fish is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisitely Executed Dragon Caricature and Jadeite Jade Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
dragons of yore. At the midway point, rich 14k yellow gold gives way to a vividly mottled green jadeite
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Bangles
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Double Dragon Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Jade Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage double dragon ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Green Jadeite Jade Carved Double Dragon Necklace
Located in Littleton, CO
double dragon pendant on a fabulous fancy 14K yellow gold oval 'ribbed textured' 22 inch chain. The
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Dragon Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Vintage 14kt yellow gold jade and diamond dragon brooch consisting of a carved jade dragon with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Carved Pendant with Openable Bail
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W 38.7 in D 8 in L 77.3 in
Certified Natural Green Jadeite Jade Dragon Carved Pendant with Openable Bail
Located in Littleton, CO
-sided carving with dragon motif and double dragon carved top with 14K yellow gold endless knot designed
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Located in beverly hills, CA
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Eostre Jadeite and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
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Located in Berlin, BE
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By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring
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20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
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By Gianmaria Buccellati
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Dragon Jade 14k For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact dragon jade 14k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect dragon jade 14k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing dragon jade 14k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a dragon jade 14k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Dragon Jade 14k?
Prices for a dragon jade 14k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $139 and can go as high as $3,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,123.
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.
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