Art Deco Jade Figa Hand Fruit Flower Necklace Chinese Silk Carnelian Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE AND RARE ANTIQUE ART DECO MUTTON FAT JADE NECKLACE WITH A CARVED HAND HOLDING A FRUIT IN ITS PALM AND A STRING OF BEADS WITH ADDITIONAL JADE FLOWERS AND A CARNEL...
Jade, Carnelian
Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace, True Mutton Fat Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The certificate actually says “mutton fat jade”. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver.
Jade
Vintage Chinese Mutton Fat Jade Lingzhi Reishi Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is finely carved from creamy white “mutton fat” jade, admired for its smooth, waxy luster and soft translucency. The form is sculpted as a rounded pebble with an...
Jade
Antique Mutton Fat Jade Carved Official & Attendant Reversible Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mutton fat jade pendant is a fine example of traditional East Asian craftsmanship, featuring a meticulously carved high rank official and his attendant in a serene gar...
Jade
$3,060Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
The half-moon-shaped white nephrite jade -also known as Mutton Fat jade- has been carved and pierced in a foliate design.
Jade
Antique White Mutton Fat Jade Carved Dragon Bi Disc Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique pendant is finely carved from white “mutton fat” jade, prized for its soft, creamy tone and smooth, velvety translucence. The piece is formed as a traditional bi disc, s...
Jade
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythologi...
Jade, Silver
Vintage Carved “Mutton Fat” Nephrite Jade, 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
The carved white semi translucent nephrite “Mutton Fat” jade, depicts a bat drinking the nectar from a flower on top of two lotus flowers, completed by a 14k yellow gold wire bail, 3...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Necklace Hand-Carved White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Also known as "mutton fat" and "Hetian jade," this rare and spectacular stone is mined from the Kunlun Mountains in northwestern China.
Jade, 18k Gold
Nephrite Jade "Mutton Fat" Plaque, 19th Century Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Colorless nephrite jade is sometimes referred to as "mutton fat jade" because of its resemblance to the animal fat. White nephrite is among the very rarest of materials on the planet...
Jade, Silver
Antique White Nephrite Jade Carved Pendant "Mutton Fat" Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Subtle and achingly beautiful, this antique hand-carved jade pendant depicts a feline curled in contentment. The carving was most likely created near the turn of the previous century...
Jade
Antique Chinese Mutton Fat White Nephrite Jade Pendant Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Note the smooth surface of the white nephrite jade (Mutton Fat), and how light drapes over the curves. Look closely: the lapidary artist who created this masterpiece even polished hi...
Jade, 18k Gold
Mutton Fat Disk Late Ming Certified Untreated Nephrite
Located in Northampton, MA
Dragonets are baby dragons, and this white nephrite pi disk features a pair of them. Flawlessly carved by a skilled lapidary artist more than 100 years ago, this white nephrite pi di...
Jade, Silver
Sold
H 0.72 in W 1.69 in L 2.12 in
Pi Xiu Genuine Hetian White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
* DESIGN CONCEPT--- Genuine White Jade PiXiu Pendant Necklace. This pendant is made with very high-quality genuine nephrite mutton fat white jade, The jade texture is so smooth, whit...
Jade
Sold
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in
14 Karat Gold Pendant Made from 19th Century Chinese Mutton Fat Nephrite White
Located in St.amford, CT
This is a very fine piece of antique Chinese Ruyi Jade from 19th century. It probably is the end piece or center piece that is smaller than the head piece. It is a dome shape, with w...
Jade, 14k Gold
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Sale 14 K Gold Lobster Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with heavy 14 Karat yellow gold clasp 17" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads approximately 70 ct opal These are faceted beads so has lot...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
A full strand of ruby with one cluster of 18K gold beads off center. The green agate at the clasp is a small surprise, you notice it when you put the necklace on. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (I...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, New & Unworn Size 9.5
Located in Northampton, MA
A lush apple-green half-cylinder of natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade is the bright and impressive focal point of this 18K white gold circa 1990s -though never worn- jade sa...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will truly "go green" with this extraordinary AGL and Gubelin certified Colombian untreated 2.78 carat square cut emerald ring attributed to the most ancient of mines. With an e...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Tutti Frutti Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon Tutti Frutti Bracelet This bracelet features a vibrant display of sapphires, emeralds, spinels and diamonds, set in platinum. Made in France Circa 1925 Measureme...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
$2,990
W 0.58 in Dm 2.37 in
Chinese Carved Natural A-Grade Mottled Green to Ink Jadeite Bangle ID:60mm 68gr
Located in Richmond, CA
A heavily carved vintage Chinese natural jadeite bangle, with rich natural mottled colors including pale green, emerald green to dark ink green ID: 60mm OD: 79mm Width: 14.5mm Weigh...
Jade
$2,600
W 0.56 in Dm 2.37 in
Chinese Heavily Carved Natural A-Grade Green to Ink Jadeite Bangle ID:60mm 54.5g
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese heavily carved natural jadeite bangle, displaying rich natural mottled colors including pale green, emerald to dark ink green. ID: 60mm OD: 76mm Width: 14mm Weight...
Jade
Green Jadeite Jade Bangle, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated, type A, fei cui jadeite jade bangle with green veins in size 59.7mm. This bangle's inner diameter measures 2.35 inches (59.7mm) and outer diameter meas...
Jade
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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 bail. The carved lotus leaf symbolizes purity and enlightenment. It measures 1....
Jade, 18k Gold
$180,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. BEST O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 bail. The carved lotus flower symbolizes purity and enlightenment. It measure...
Jade, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Paraiba
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Paraiba
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.1 in D 0.27 in L 1.95 in
Jade Pendant Carved Translucent Lavender Squash Blossom Pendant Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
The true beauty of this carved jadeite jade pendant is difficult to capture in photographs; more difficult still to describe in words. Carved by hand in the form of an entangled squa...
Jade, 14k Gold
$2,336Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.83 in D 0.32 in L 1.27 in
Carved Jade Pendant Midcentury Certified Untreated Omphacite Jade
Located in Northampton, MA
A gorgeous natural and untreated omphacite jade pendant from the midcentury -circa 1950. Created in Hong Kong, the jade has been carved and pierced into a floral motif. The tone of t...
Jade, 14k Gold
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating. This exceptional diamond stands as a testament to rare beauty, reflecting light...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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