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Certified 61.25 Cts Natural Apple Green Jadeite Jade Pendant Drop Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is certified natural jadeite jade by two labs. The jade carving
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

18K Gold Circular Jadeite Jade & Diamond Disc Pendant Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Necklace adorned with a mesmerizing circular green Jadeite Jade pendant
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Apple Green Jade & Diamond Pendant / Brooch, Good Translucency
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This apple green jadeite jade pendant / brooch is very colorful and
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha 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

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.27 in D 0.27 in L 1.52 in
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved happy buddha pendant set on an 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 0.98 in D 0.19 in L 1.49 in
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved happy buddha and set on an 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.1 in D 0.23 in L 1.56 in
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved happy buddha and set on an 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.12 in D 0.17 in L 1.48 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
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
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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
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W 0.75 in D 0.13 in L 1.14 in
Light Green Jadeite Jade Tiger Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved tiger pendant set on an 18K white gold bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Light Green Jadeite Jade Tiger Pendant, Certified Untreated
Light Green Jadeite Jade Tiger Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.18 in D 0.52 in L 2.32 in
Green Jadeite Jade Young 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

Green Jadeite Jade Young Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Young Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.27 in D 0.28 in L 1.9 in
Green and Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower Pendant
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus flower pendant set on an 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green and Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower Pendant
Green and Yellow Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower Pendant
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W 1.24 in D 0.36 in L 1.92 in
Glassy Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated glassy green jadeite jade carved happy buddha and set on an 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Glassy Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
Glassy Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 0.71 in D 0.22 in L 0.85 in
Green Jadeite Jade Ruyi and Coin Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved ruyi and rat pendant set on an 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

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
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
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W 0.84 in D 0.18 in L 2.29 in
Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God 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

Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 0.73 in D 0.14 in L 1.66 in
Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God 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

Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin God Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.08 in D 0.29 in L 1.99 in
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

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
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

Green Jadeite Jade Fish Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated
Green Jadeite Jade Fish Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated
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W 1.24 in D 0.17 in L 1.76 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
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

Green Jadeite Jade Buddha and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated green jadeite jade carved happy buddha and set on an 18K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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 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
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

GILIN Natural Green Jadeite Jade 'La-jiao' Diamond Pendant
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
green jadeite jade is originated from Myanmar (Burma), sets with 7 pieces of 0.05 carat of natural round
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2010s Burmese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

GILIN Natural Green Jadeite Jade 'La-jiao' Diamond Pendant
GILIN Natural Green Jadeite Jade 'La-jiao' Diamond Pendant
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W 0.28 in D 0.2 in L 1.78 in
Certified 100 Carat Jadeite Jade Peace Pendant, Apple Green, Substantial
Located in Hong Kong, HK
circle is also know as a "PEACE" pendant or a peace buckle. The substantial apple green jade is held
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Certified 196.5cts Natural Apple Green Jadeite Jade Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is certified natural jadeite jade by two labs. The jade flower
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Large Green Jadeite Jade Bi-Disc Pendant 14K Yellow Gold with Multicolored Jade
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning pendant features a 54 mm jadeite jade disc set in 14K gold wirework, with a floral
Category

Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Carved Blended Green Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural fully carved and pierced Jadeite Jade pendant with 14k gold top and bail. Translucent with
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Fish and Lotus Leaf Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural green jadeite jade carved fish and lotus leaf set on an 18k white gold bail with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin and Diamond 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

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Blue-Green Untreated Burmese Jadeite Jade "Soaring Dragon" Necklace Pendant
Located in Portland, OR
touch of elegance and mysticism to their style. Made from natural ice blue-green jadeite jade, this
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Pear and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, imperial green jadeite jade carved pear shape with sixty round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

"Soring Dragon" Natural Jadeite Jade Blue Green Pendant Necklace, Collectible
Located in Portland, OR
looking to add a touch of elegance and mysticism to their style. Made from natural ice blue-green jadeite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Green Jadeite Jade Lotus Flower and Fish Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf with fish pendant set on an 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Apple Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Heart 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

Natural Myanmar Apple Green Snake Ancient Coin Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
This jade pendant is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. It is hand
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Pi Disc and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved pi disc and diamond pendant set on an 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green/White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Heart and Diamond Pendant, GIA Certified
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated Imperial green jadeite jade carved heart. It is set in an 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Green Jadeite Jade Heart Cabochon and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated Imperial green jadeite jade a carved heart cabochon. It is set in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

GILIN Carved Natural Green Jadeite Jade 'Ye-zi' Diamond Pendant
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
health or protection to the wearer. This 7.35 carat 'Ye-zi' shape (meaning leaves) natural green jadeite
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2010s Burmese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
light sage to that beautiful bluish-green of Australian Chrysoprase. The pendant is carved to depict
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2010s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Larged Carved Jadeite Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 1.35 in D 0.43 in L 2.5 in
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Drop Pendant Necklace, Handbag Charm, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a handbag charm / drop pendant necklace made with natural jadeite jade. It is certified
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Drop Pendant Necklace, Handbag Charm, Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a handbag charm / drop pendant necklace made with natural jadeite jade. It is certified
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Pi Disc Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A natural jadeite jade bi disc pendant created in an 18 karat yellow gold frame. The jade is rich
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Pi Disc and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all imperial green jadeite jade carved round disc set with 18K white gold diamond pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Certified Imperial & Apple Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant, Sika Deer Pattern
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is a collector's item! This certified natural jadeite jade has
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Sitting Buddha Charm Diamond Pendant Hangs: 1.75 inch Weight: 8.2
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Dark Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin and Diamond 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Quan Yin and Diamond 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Dark Green Jadeite Jade Lotus Leaf and Fish Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved lotus leaf with goldfish pendant set on an
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Icy White and Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Gourd Pendant, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved gourd and diamond pendant set on an 18K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

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Green Jadeite Jade Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate green jadeite jade pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 162 antique edition and 297 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a green jadeite jade pendant from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing green jadeite jade pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luxe Pieces, Gems and Jewels UK and Austy Lee each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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. Most of our green jadeite jade pendant for sale are for women, but there are 277 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Green Jadeite Jade Pendant?

On average, a green jadeite jade pendant at 1stDibs sells for $4,333, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $155,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.