Gump's Jade Bangle Green Nephrite

This is rare Gump's nephrite jade necklace from the Midcentury (circa 1960s) in an exceptionally translucent light chartreuse green. Indeed, the hand-carved and polished beads are so highly translucent they look to be made of glass. In fact, "Glassy" jade is a term usually reserved to describe only the finest jadeite jade -nephrite jade's rarer and more expensive cousin- and the word is only rarely applicable to the nephrite variety of jade, due to its different mineral structure. The 16 ¾" necklace is composed of 40 9.30mm untreated nephrite beads that are most likely from Siberia. These beads are a fine, evenly-toned chartreuse green, and they display the high translucency of the only finest jadeite. Most Gump's jade necklaces were available in 18" and 24" lengths. This 16" necklace is far less common, and the large size of the beads in combination with the brief length speaks to the scarcity of the beads themselves, their genuine preciousness. The 14K yellow gold clasp is marked "Hong Kong" and "Gump's." All original Gump's jade jewelry...

This gorgeous, ethereal Midcentury jadeite jade necklace was created by the iconic San Francisco retailer, Gump's, circa 1970. The luminous, translucent fog-toned jade beads measure approximately 8.83mm and are on their original silk string. The necklace is finished with the classic Gump's 14k yellow gold clasp, that features both the metal fitness mark and the Gump's logo. Gump's never used treated jade in any of their jewelry; all authentic Gump's jewelry is natural and untreated "A" jade. These extraordinary beads are in soothing tones of soft, soft violet and the palest yellow. The palate here may be neutral but the impact certainly is not. The beads are so light-filled they seem to float, hovering over the fabric upon which they are draped. Vintage Gump...

Perfectly unisex and exceedingly rare, this is an original Gump's San Francisco jade ring featuring an oval cabochon of natural and untreated white jadeite jade set into a hand-crafted 18k yellow gold mounting. The original Gump's of San Francisco was an iconic retailer known worldwide for their spectacular and always, always untreated natural jade jewelry...

This is an iconic black jade ring from Gump's San Francisco featuring an oval cabochon of natural and untreated black jade. This style of jade ring has prov...

The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green, that they appear white. Well, but not white; not really, because they are far too fascinating to be merely white like a piece of paper or a sheet. It is as if an apparition has assumed bead form and settled around the neck. These gorgeous, succulent beads seem filled with a reserve of light they have gathered during the day in order to release back into the night like a whisper. If you like pearls but wish for something denser, more grounded in the material world, these may be for you. They do look like pearls from a distance, a pristine strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls. But then, up close, what are they? White sapphires? What could they be? Most people, of course, have no idea jade is anything other than green. The individual beads measure approximately 8.5mm for a clean, unified presentation around the neck. I am a second-generation collector of jade and have loved Gump's jade jewelry all my life. Gump's was an iconic San Francisco department store that was founded in the 19th century and awed the world with their remarkable and unique pieces until 2005 when they were sold. Gump's never used any dyed or treated jade in any of their jewelry, so they remain one of very few brands that you never need to have tested; vintage Gump...

A Gump's jade necklace from the 1960s, still on its original string. Such a find! The multi-colored jadeite beads average 9mm and there are 59 of them all together, so the necklace measures 23". The muted tones are so perfectly modern today. Gump's was an iconic San Francisco store (the new Gump's has different ownership) founded by a legendary lover of fine jewelry, especially jade. Gump's jade jewelry...

Green nephrite jade bracelet retailed by Gump's. Beautiful vintage piece made by the iconic luxury store known as Gump's in San Francisco. This bangle bracelet was crafted with a pair of curved carvings of natural non dyed green nephrite jade and mounted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats. It is suited with an invisible hinge and a push boxed lock with a pair of figures 8 for extra safety. Has a total weight of 52.3 Grams and the inside diameter is 177.8 mm or 7 Inches (18 Cm). The exterior diameter is 76.2 mm and the width measurement is 10.2 mm. Stamped with the maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GUMPS 14KT .585". Gump's is an iconic luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer. The S & G Gump was founded in 1861 in San Francisco, California as a mirror and frame shop by Solomon Gump and his brother, Gustav. It later sold moldings, gilded cornices, and European artwork to those recently made wealthy from the California Gold Rush. The business flourished; the store sold products ranging from jewelry made from jade, precious gemstones, and cultured freshwater pearls to products from luxury designers such as Hermès and Buccellati. Customers included Franklin D. Roosevelt, who bought model ships and smoking jackets. gumps full Note: The jade was once considered more precious than gold, jade has been more highly prized in Asia than any other gemstone. Treasured for thousands of years, it represents harmony, balance and protection, and is thought to bring good luck to the wearer. Though it's always difficult to obtain genuine vintage Gump...

Green nephrite jade bracelet retailed by Gump's. Beautiful vintage piece made after the post war, circa 1950 by the iconic San Francisco store known as Gump's. This bangle bracelet was crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish and mounted with a pair of carvings of natural non dyed green nephrite jade. It is suited with an invisible hinge and a push boxed lock with a pair of figures 8 for extra safety. Has a total weight of 42.7 Grams and the inside diameter is 177.8 mm or 7 Inches (17.95 Cm). The exterior diameter is 76.2 mm and the width measure is 10 mm. Stamped with the maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the gold and signed, "GUMPS 14KT .585". Gump's is an iconic luxury American home furnishings and home décor retailer. The S & G Gump was founded in 1861 in San Francisco, California as a mirror and frame shop by Solomon Gump and his brother, Gustav. It later sold moldings, gilded cornices, and European artwork to those recently made wealthy from the California Gold Rush. The business flourished; the store sold products ranging from jewelry made from jade, precious gemstones, and cultured freshwater pearls to products from luxury designers such as Hermès and Buccellati. Customers included Franklin D. Roosevelt, who bought model ships and smoking jackets. Note: The jade was once considered more precious than gold, jade has been more highly prized in Asia than any other gemstone. Treasured for thousands of years, it represents harmony, balance and protection, and is thought to bring good luck to the wearer. Though it's always difficult to obtain genuine vintage Gump...

Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold nephrite jade hinged bangle bracelet by Ilias Lalaounis. The jade is a curved half round oval in ...

Outer 8.5cm Inner 6.3cm Thickness 10.60mm

Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Link Bracelet, securely Hand set with 5 oval cabochon Black Jade stones. Hand crafted in 14 Karat Yellow...

In the oldest depictions, the dragon is holding the sun - a red, flaming ball. The pursuant movements of 'Dragons Chasing the Pearl' symbolizes that the dragons are continually in pu...