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Russian Jade Necklace

Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Russian hand carved Black Jade Owl Easter Egg Pendant or Charm in 84 Silver. The pendant
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Antique 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Silver

Russian Imperial Jade Egg Pendant with Silver Bulldog and Ruby Eyes
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present to your attention a unique and extraordinary piece from our collection — a jade egg
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver

Russian Imperial Jade Egg Pendant with Rubies and Diamond, by Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
of jewelry is a true masterpiece. What sets this apart is its origin: it is not just any Russian
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Russian Amazonite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
confused with jade found there. Russian Amazonite necklace - a perfect gift for yourself or someone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Vintage Russian Egg Fringe Necklace Set in 9k Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in London, England
A beautiful one-of-a-kind Russian egg fringe necklace set in gold and silver. The necklace is
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Vintage 1950s British Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Russian Jade & Akoya Pearl Necklace with Gold Plated Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
We’re delighted to present this elegant necklace handcrafted from genuine Siberian jade—a stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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Russian Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This beautiful, elegant, timeless necklace is made of high-quality natural Russian nephrite. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Freshwater Pearls and Russian Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
with genuine Russian nephrite cabochon. This necklace is for those who appreciate and love classics
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Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

Russian Chatoyant Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This charming necklace is made of high-quality natural rare Russian Siberian chatoyant nephrite
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Russian Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This amazing, long necklace is made of natural freshwater peach pearls and natural Russian green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Freshwater Pearl

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Russian nephrite. - 14ct white gold - Flower head dimensions (HxW): 15 x 12mm - Weight: 3.3g - Chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Russian nephrite. - 14ct white gold - Flower head dimensions (HxW): 15 x 12mm - Weight: 3.3g - Chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold detail. Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
love. The Fei Liu Orchid jewellery captures the beauty of the orchid in intricate hand-cut Russian
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
mouse carved out of Russian nephrite and a 0.017ct ruby eye, embellished with 18ct yellow gold detail
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Russian nephrite. - 14ct rose gold - Flower head dimensions (HxW): 15 x 12mm - Weight: 3.3g - Chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
, set in 14 karat yellow gold. Necklace - Orchid necklace with orchid carved Russian nephrite and red
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
-karat yellow gold. Necklace - Orchid necklace with orchid-carved Russian nephrite and red garnet, set
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Jade Egg Snake Pendant, Workmaster Henrik Wigström
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
jeweler Henrik Wigström. This exquisite pendant is crafted in the form of a jade egg entwined with a
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Fabergé Imperial Russian Jade Diamond Gold Egg Pendant by Alfred Thielemann
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
egg pendant crafted from genuine Russian nephrite and adorned with a faceted diamond element. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, Rose Gold

Russian 19th Century Jade Diamond Sterling Silver Bear Pendant Charm
By August Hollming 1
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine and rare late 19th Century Russian pendant/charm. It features a nephrite jade body
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver

Antique Russian K. Faberge Passover Egg Pendant Jade solid 56 /14K Gold / 5.2 gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1917. Body
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Egg Pendant Caged in Silver Gilt Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional Russian jade pendant embodies a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship. At
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Faberge Nephrite Jade Egg Pendant 14k Gold
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century, Russia Faberge 14k Gold and Nephrite Jade Egg Pendant. Pendant features a white
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20th Century European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Imperial Helmet Bowenite Egg Pendant by Anders Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Assay Office, a woman's head in a kokoshnik, and "88" for Russian Imperial silver finest. These markings
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18ct yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mouse Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Rat pendant with Russian nephrite and 0.017ct ruby eye, set with 18 karat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Orchid necklace with orchid carved Russian nephrite and red garnet, set in 14ct yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Orchid necklace with orchid carved Russian nephrite and red garnet, set in 14ct yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Jade Egg Pendant with Silver Bulldog and Ruby Eyes
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Rappoport. The pendant is made of natural Russian jade, while the bulldog figurine is crafted from
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Imperial White Jade Ruby Gold Egg Pendant by Anders Nevalainen
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
gold egg pendant crafted from white jade and adorned with a ruby element. The gold pendant-egg by
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold

Amazonite Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
is mistakenly confused with jade found there. Russian Amazonite necklace - a perfect gift for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Faberge Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Puppy Pendant, Workmaster Theodore Ringe
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
natural ruby gems. It is truly a cute piece of jewelry. This piece is no ordinary Russian silver jewelry
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Faberge Imperial Silver Owl Egg Pendant, Workmaster Karl Gustav Hjalmar Armfelt
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
. It is truly an enchanting piece of jewelry. This is not just any Russian silver jewelry item. It's a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
, set in 14 karat yellow gold. Necklace - Orchid necklace with orchid carved Russian nephrite and red
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Faberge Nephrite Egg with Imperial Crown
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge egg pendant, the nephrite pendant in the form of an egg, depicting the imperial crown with glass case and yellow gold mount, with yellow gold pendant loop, the e...
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Antique Nephrite Jade and Gold Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
unmarked and testing as 14k. The Nephrite Jade of fine rich colour and good purity and similar in quality
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Antique 1890s Russian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Orthodox Easter Egg
Located in Paris, FR
New! Jade nephrite egg mounting on 18kt gold ring.
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2010s French Russian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Orthodox Easter Egg
Orthodox Easter Egg
H 0.85 in W 0.46 in
Vintage Russian Ural Malachite with Pink Jade Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
A 4-strand graduated beaded necklace of vintage Russian Ural malachite and natural pink jade
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Malachite

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Silver, Gilt Metal

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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Imperial Russian Cloisonne Enamel Necklace, Workmaster Alexander Dalman
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Chain Necklaces

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Russian Jade Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact russian jade necklace 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 gold plate — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect russian jade necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic russian jade necklace over the years, but those made by Fei Liu and Mellerio dits Meller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A russian jade necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring jade, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our russian jade necklace for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Russian Jade Necklace?

On average, a russian jade necklace at 1stDibs sells for $800, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Russian Jade Necklace
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    In China, a circle jade necklace usually means eternity. The Chinese associate jade circles with the sun and the heavens and call them “ping an kou.” Find a range of jade necklaces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

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