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Art Deco Yellow Jade Carved Fruit Pendant Necklace 29 Inches 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
INCHES IN LENGTH. THE STUNNING NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 10MM YELLOW JADE BEADS. EACH BEAD IS INDIVIDUALLY
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Faceted Citrine and Yellow Jade Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Citrine Beads 26 Yellow Jade Beads 4 - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spacers Strand Length is 23″ Weighs 49 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bead and Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful 30-inch necklace combines the warmth of 14K yellow gold with the rich green of jade
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jade Beaded Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
jade beads, each measuring 8mm, paired with 47 textured 14K gold beads, with each measuring 6.2mm and
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Beaded Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A natural jade 14 karat gold two-strand beaded bracelet. The jade beads of this bracelet are round
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Spinach Jade Necklace 26 Inches 10 Karat Yellow Gold 8mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ART DECO JADE AND 10 KARAT YELLOW GOLD BEAD AND PENDANT NECKLACE OF 26 INCHES
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace 51 Inches 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ART DECO JADE, PEARL AND 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD BEAD AND CLASP NECKLACE OF 51
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Jade Beaded 14k Yellow Gold Necklace with Clover Pendant w/ CoA
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
with 14k Gold Textured Beads Features 14k Yellow Gold Clover Pendant with Teardrop Jadeite Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Jade Bead Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold jade bead necklace, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. necklace length approx. 27 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Triple Stranded Pearl Beaded Necklace Jade Clasp 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 17" ​ ​Pearl Type: Cultured Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 10 mm x 8mm ​ ​Jade Diameter: 1.12
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Onyx Black Jade Multi Strand Torsade Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jade image of a dragon. And spaced between the Coral beads are small 14k yellow gold rondels. The
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Vintage 1970s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Yellow Jade and Garnet bracelet
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Signature bracelet two gemstone, Yellow Jade polished/carved beads with brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Sterling Silver

GIA Certified 122 Gram Lavender Jade Bead Necklace with Gold & Diamond Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We're pleased to offer you this scrumptious natural jade necklace featuring 37 beads graduating in
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Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jade 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning natural jade beaded necklace with a 14K yellow gold clasp. The cool
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bead Strand Necklace W/ Carved Green Jade Etched 14k Gold Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Weight: 57.34 Grams Type: Jade Bead Strand w/ Carved Jade
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Nephrite Jade Bead Strand Necklace W/ 14k Gold Balls & Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 95.50 Grams Type: Alternating Nephrite Jade and Yellow Gold Polished Bead Length: 29 Inches
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Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful Jade pendant studded with nine lucky gems strung in a row of graduating Tanzanite beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, P...

Sharon Meyer Couture 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Moonstone & Carved Jade Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
dividers, culminating in the beautiful carved jade drop. Beautifully matched 12mm moonstone beads measure
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Chinese Yellow Jadeite Buddhist Meditation Beads 108pc A-Grade 40"
Located in Richmond, CA
This magnificent Chinese prayer beads necklace is an epitome of artistry and spiritual resonance
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Platinum Yellow Gold Graduated Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified A grade natural untreated, well polished Jadeite Jade graduated necklace. circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Honey Jadeite Beaded Necklace 24.5" 88pc A-Grade 14k Gold Ball Clasp NOS
Located in Richmond, CA
This stunning necklace features a strand of A-grade jadeite beads, each meticulously selected for
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage Jade Necklace w Decorative Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Porcupine Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
gold accented with diamonds. The vibrant green-yellow tone of this necklace's 9mm Canadian Jade beads
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Multi Strand Colorful Necklace with Lavender Jade Clasp
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
, citrine, clear quartz and peridot. The clasp is 14K white and yellow gold with one lavender jade
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1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 29.2 grams Stone: Carved Jadeite Measurements: 17.9 x 17.5 x 3.6mm Length: 19.25" Metal: 9k Yellow
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 29.2 grams Stone: Carved Jadeite Measurements: 17.9 x 17.5 x 3.6mm Length: 19.25" Metal: 9k Yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
: 29.2 grams Stone: Carved Jadeite Measurements: 17.9 x 17.5 x 3.6mm Length: 19.25" Metal: 9k Yellow
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Antique Early 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Jadeite 24K Yellow Gold Vernier God of Fortune Pendant Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
This rare white jadeite pendant is a remarkable piece, featuring the revered God of Fortune "Cai Shen" (财神), intricately carved in relief and vernier in 24k real gold. The figure of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

JKa Kohle & Co Yellow Gold Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
along with gold rondels and jade beads. The creamy white color of the pearls complements both the
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Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Jadeite and Seed Pearl Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
18K Yellow Gold needles. the tips of the needles were capped and rounded to avoid injuries. This way
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Olive Green Jade Bead Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Jade Diameter: 12 mm Ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst Bead Necklace with Jade, Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Amethyst Bead Necklace with Jade, 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace length 50cm / 19,68
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace w/Jade, Bone, Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stations separating the beads. Also a bone Seahorse is on one side and a white Jade disk on the other
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Early 2000s North American Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Three Round Plain Burma Jade Beads 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and 2 plain round Burma Jade spheres of 12 mm.,all set on a 3 cup 14K yellow gold shank. In 1978 our
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Early 2000s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 23" Jade & Bead Gold w/ Bar Link Strand Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
8mm (approx.) Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp and Beads Weight: 19 Grams Length: 23
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Nephrite Jade and 18 Carat Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glossy Jade beads are beautiful broken up with smaller 9 carat gold beads in-between them
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Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural 210 Carat Jade Bead Necklace and No Enhancements
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural 210ct Vintage Jade Beads & Pendant Report 21656115279 Please see attached
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Jade 14k Yellow Gold Wire Hook Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
polished finish featuring a 2mm thick wire hook style bangle with a jade bead on the end of the hook. It is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Bangles

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Green Jade Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This statement ring has a large green jade stone as its centerpiece. It dates from
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: Translucent Treatment: None (No resin detected) Bead Size: Approx. 7.97mm Bead Count: 80 Clasp: 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Jade Buddha Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dangle Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of vintage carved jade buddha earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron French 1970's Diamond Jade Bead 18K Gold Vintage Sautoir Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm round jade beads strung on knotted silk cord Well-matched translucent medium green with black
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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Light Green Serpentine Jade 10mm Bead 20" Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
serpentine jade beads in a soft, luminous hue. Each 10mm bead is meticulously polished to showcase the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Burmese Ruby & Jadeite Jade 24-Inch Beaded Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exquisite natural ruby and jade beaded necklace is a stunning fusion of rich red and soft
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade Beads
Located in Miami, FL
accented by six round beads of green jade. It is fitted with security spring ring lock. Jade: Mounted
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace and Two Bracelets Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
YELLOW GOLD. THE STUNNING PIECES HAVE GORGEOUS JADE BEADS ALTERNATING WITH BEAUTIFUL CREAMY WHITE PEARLS
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Carved Coral and Chalcedony Flower and Jade Leaf Flower Basket Pin
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold pin featuring a basket of carved flowers with leaves. There are 10 carved bluish
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Certified Lavender Jade 30mm x 12mm Doggy Pendant. Lucky Dog Pendant!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
different lighting. The jade dog is set in yellow gold. and a green jade bead for contrast in color. Nothing
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Natural Untreated Jade and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
jade bead head. The entire brooch in perfectly mounted into a light and delicate open yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 39.32 Carat Nephrite and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 39.32 carat nephrite and 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Lavender Jadeite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
main stone is Lavender jadeite and followed by Yellow gold beads. If you prefer to have a different
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Light Lavender Color Type A Jadeite and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A light lavender colour type A jadeite and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The jadeite is in the
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Russian Egg Fringe Necklace Set in 9k Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in London, GB
nephrite jade egg set with two rubies, a rhodolite beaded egg, and lastly a silver textured egg with
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Vintage 1950s British Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

20" Fine Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Shouxing Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 20" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite
Category

20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Fine Chinese Pierced Yellow Honey Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade 20-26"
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a carved circular bi with a 6 petal
Category

20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

23.5" Yellow Jadeite Qi-Dragon Pendant Beaded Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
pendant is a matching two-tone yellow jadeite beaded necklace, measuring 23.5 inches in length with beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Large Yellow Jadeite Pendant Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
A large finely carved and pierced natural yellow jadeite pendant, featuring a circular medallion
Category

20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Ionescu Design Serpentine Jade Pearl Quartz Chalcedony Lariat Necklace
By Ionescu Design
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This lariat style necklace features various-color graduated serpentine beads with three yellow jade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Jade, Pearl, Quartz

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Yellow Jade Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow jade bead you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 66 vintage or 41 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow jade bead may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a yellow jade bead has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Kiersten Elizabeth and Marina J. are consistently popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and ball cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a yellow jade bead, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Yellow Jade Bead?

Prices for a yellow jade bead can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $142,320, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,727.

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.