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Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat gold and green jade (jadeite). In the form of
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
Chinese 14K Gold & Green Jade Pendant for a Necklace
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H 1.78 in W 1.07 in D 0.2 in
White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant. This lovely and petite pendant features a floral
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1980s American Retro Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
White Gold Carved Jade Chinese Pendant
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H 1.15 in W 0.65 in
Buddha Jade Pierced Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Buddha Jade Pierced Pendant. It is a rectangular hand carved white and orange jade depicting
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Vintage Buddha Jade Pierced Pendant
Buddha Jade Pierced Pendant
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H 3.35 in W 0.25 in L 1.75 in
Antique Carved Jadeite Jade "Dragon Hook" Chinese Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
belt buckle in China, and has now been repurposed as a stunning pendant necklace. set in 18k yellow
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Jade and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Jade and 22k Gold Pendant, mid 20th Century Chinese. Undyed jade with elaborately chased and etched
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1950s Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 22k Gold

Vintage Jade and Gold Heart Pendant
Jade and Gold Heart Pendant
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W 1 in L 1.5 in
Jade Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
alternate with each other and support an engraved jade pendant. Jade is the symbol of Chinese dynasties, it
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1990s European Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Modern Carved Jade Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Genuine Green and White Chinese Jade Pendant showcasing Hand carved openwork
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
carats. It's a gorgeous wear-it-everyday sort of jade pendant and it's a large stone, measuring 31.4mm
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1980s Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
Emerald Green Jade & Diamond Pendant Certified Untreated
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W 0.78 in D 0.28 in L 1.61 in
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Light Green & White Handcarved Jade Pendant with 14ct 585 Gold Swing Bail
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1970s Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold

Vintage Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
Hand Carved Jade Pendant with 14ct Gold Bail
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W 0.67 in D 0.16 in L 1.19 in
Finely Carved Chinese A-Grade Jadeite Parrot Pendant on Beaded Necklace 21"
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine Chinese carved jadeite pendant in dark moss green and honey yellow, of a finely carved
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Finely Carved Chinese A-Grade Jadeite Parrot Pendant on Beaded Necklace 21"
Finely Carved Chinese A-Grade Jadeite Parrot Pendant on Beaded Necklace 21"
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H 1.93 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 0.16 in L 20.87 in
Carved Jade Pendant Lavender & Green Cabbage Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Intricately carved by a master lapidary artist, this natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 22k Gold

Nephrite Jade Translucent Salamander on Grape Vine Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
jade nephrite. The pendant length in inches is 2.75 long x 1.50 wide, and the additional gold pendant
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Pendant, Vivid Green, Impeccable Carving, Certified Untreated Chromium Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
as chromium jadeite." The 14K yellow gold pendant dates to the 1940s and the hand-carved jade
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1940s Modern Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Certified Type A Jade Good Fortune Pendant Necklace, Apple Green Patches
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This natural Jadeite Jade pendant is certified without any
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1990s Hong Kong Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
and untreated jadeite jade from Burma, this 14K yellow gold, jade and diamond pendant is just
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Diamond, Jade

Vintage Raw Coral & Jade Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and jade beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
bail was added to complete the pendant. The jade plaques measure 31mm x 20mm x 1.7mm. The pendant as a
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1950s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
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W 0.8 in D 0.38 in L 1.48 in
Fine Reticulated Honey Yellow Natural Jadeite Pendant Bead Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
A finely carved and pierced natural honey yellow jadeite pendant with light moss green inclusions
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Natural Untreated Apple Green Jadeite Lotus Flower Pendant 18K Gold Bale
Located in Richmond, CA
Chinese jadeite pendant, hand carved in the form of a lotus blossom in the front, and back carved
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Green Orange White Tricolor Jadeite Jade Cicada 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Green Orange White Tricolor Jadeite Jade Cicada Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold, a
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lrg Chinese Natural Untreated Icy Lavender Jadeite Pea Pod Pendant 18K Gold Bale
Located in Richmond, CA
Large Chinese jadeite pendant, hand carved in the form of a pea pod. The highly translucent
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Green Jade Pendant in 18Kt Yellow Gold 102.27 Cts Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Chinese pendant with carving of Jadeite Green Jade. A beautiful piece of carved jade
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1980s American Modern Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is a beautifully carved jade. The jade is
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20th Century Chinese Contemporary Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
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W 0.94 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7mm x 14mm Marquise Green Jade 1/2" x 1 3/4" Pendant
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7mm x 14mm Marquise Shaped Green Jade Pendant Pendant measures approx .55
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1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Yellow Gold

Gump's Jade Egg Circa 1970s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
What a treasure for the Gump's collector and jade lover! This 1970's jewel from the iconic San
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 18k Gold

Gump's Jade Egg Circa 1970s
Gump's Jade Egg Circa 1970s
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W 0.59 in L 1.08 in
Vintage Natural Cabochon Jadeite Pendant Mount in 14kt. Yellow Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Natural cabochon Jadeite pendant mount in 14kt. yellow gold. Made Ca. 1970's. Gold mount
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Late 20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Celadon Jade Archaistic Inscribed Plaque
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Celadon Jade archaistic inscribed plaque Chinese, Republican Period 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches
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20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Vintage Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in New York, NY
one; please contact me if you would like a chain. * The Vintage 14k Gold Jade Fish Pendant and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

1960s Jadeite Heart and Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
heart-shaped jade! This sweet pendant would make the perfect gift to someone you love! The Chinese
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1960s Retro Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Large China Pagoda Gold Pendant, Enhancer with Turquoise Carving and Jade
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large pendant with fine turquoise carving. 14k yellow gold frame. Additionally set with
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20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Green Nephrite Round Disk Pendant, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage green nephrite round disk pendant - China - 20th century. Excellent vintage condition
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Vintage Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Pendant Beaded Necklace 18"-23"
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage mid-century Chinese carved jadeite butterfly pendant beaded necklace, with several fine
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams. Jewelry / Necklace.
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Jade Pendant
Chinese Jade Pendant
H 1 in W 1.8 in D 0.45 in
24" Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Guan Yu Pendant Amulet Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 24" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

LB Jadeite carved donut pendant necklace with vintage jet, agate, brass and glas
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB new Jadeite carved donut pendant with vintage jet teardrop beads, faceted brown agate, chased
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Agate, Jade, Brass

Chinese Moss Green A Grade Jadeite Laughing Buddha Icy Beaded Necklace 21"
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine Chinese laughing Buddha pendant in moss green and light celadon jadeite, on a matching light
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Moss Green A Grade Jadeite Laughing Buddha Icy Beaded Necklace 21"
Chinese Moss Green A Grade Jadeite Laughing Buddha Icy Beaded Necklace 21"
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H 1.4 in W 0.8 in D 0.26 in Dm 0.15 in L 21 in
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
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1950s Asian Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold

Extra Long 52" Icy Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
beads, all natural A-grade, semi-transparent to translucent, well polished. This pendant necklace comes
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

1930s Silver & Peking Glass Art Deco 4 Piece Jewellery Set With Rock Crystals
Located in London, GB
a ring, earrings, matching bracelet and necklace with a large drop pendant, and is in absolutely
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Silver

Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
, apparently to be used as a pendant in a beaded necklace.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Metal

Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
Carved Jade Old Man with Child Figurine
H 2.9 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Large Yellow Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
beads graduating in color. This fine jadeite necklace makes a bold statement ! This pendant necklace
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace. Shouxing, in Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
antique style jadeite pendant necklace makes a bold statement!
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Jade "Coiled Dragon" 18-Karat Gold Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
dragon” jade pendant expertly fashioned as a necklace with a contemporary 18-karat gold setting
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Vintage Chinese Apple Jade 14k Gold Pendant 9k Gold Necklace 14ct
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Chinese Carved Apple Jade 14ct gold pendant and 9ct gold necklace . Some ware on jade
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1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Chinese Red Carved Jade Pendant with Two Pearl Drops on Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Lovely Chinese Red Jade carved pendant with two Pearl drops Vintage Chinese Red Jade pendant with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Large Carved Yellow Jade Pendant with Two Dragons and Ruby Bail / 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
that holds a large round carved yellow jade pendant. Measurements: 3" (including bail) x 2.5" x 1/8
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1950s Chinese Retro Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jadeite, Translucent 14 Karat Gold Pendant, circa 1950s
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 Karat, Circle Jadeite Pendant, translucent green with Chinese good luck, symbol etchings
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold

Antique Jade Pendant Necklace on Silk Cord
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning antique jade pendant on silk cord with intricate Chinese knotting details and a
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

Green Jade, Chinese Pendant, Concave with Symbols in 14 Karat Gold, Midcentury
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 Karat yellow gold, Chinese Jade Pendant shaped in concave measuring 1.26 inches in diameter
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, 14k Gold

Ca. 1970's Giorgio Armani Chinese Export Charcoal Jade Style Necklace Lavaliere
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a vintage necklace by famed designer, Giorgio Armani. The necklace borrowed the Chinese
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Miriam Haskell Snuff Bottle Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Miriam Haskell pendant necklace of double
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1970s American Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

Karl Lagerfeld Lucite Floral Pendant Necklace, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Houston, TX
ivory, coral, and jade jewelry of China. Signed "KL". Opera length.
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1980s French Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

Chinese Hand Carved Jade Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Chinese Hand Carved Jade Pendant. It depicts a long cylindrical shaped light green and brick
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Chinese Hand Carved Jade Pendant
Chinese Hand Carved Jade Pendant
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H 2.5 in Dm 0.65 in
Jade Necklace With Carved Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Jade Necklace with a carved plaque pendant. It depicts a long bean shaped jade beads
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade

Jade Necklace With Carved Pendant
Jade Necklace With Carved Pendant
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W 3.5 in L 16.38 in
Chinese Jade Pendant, Round Jade Charm, 14k Gold, Light Green Jade Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold Chinese jade hololith pendant. This pendant features a light green
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1960s Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Carved Jade Silver Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Chinese carved jade silver necklace. Three oval etched and pierced jade stones hang from a
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20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Silver

14kt Jade Dragon Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
14kt multi-gemstone dragon pedant. The circular pendant measures 1 3/4 inches long from top of
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1970s Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Jade Dragon Pendant
14kt Jade Dragon Pendant
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W 1.5 in L 1.75 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant This lovely pendant features the
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20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Chinese Good Luck Symbol Pendant This lovely pendant
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20th Century Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants

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Jade, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage chinese jade pendant necklaces pendants available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of vintage chinese jade pendant necklaces pendants includes designs that are universally popular, but Artisan and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Jade versions from the 19 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage chinese jade pendant necklaces pendants, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Chinese Jade Pendant Necklaces Pendants?

On average, vintage chinese jade pendant necklaces pendants at 1stDibs sell for $599, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $7,797 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.

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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.