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Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Jade
Gemstone: Natural Pearl
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, surrounded by scrolling foliage borders (L:22-...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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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 flower center medallion, topped with a coin,...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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Jade

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 beads) features a finely carved Shouxing pendant on matching beaded necklace. Shouxing, in Chinese mythology, one of three stellar gods known collectively as Fulushou. He was also called Nanji Laoren (“Old Man of the South Pole”). Though greatly revered as the god of longevity (shou), Shouxing has no temples. Instead, birthday parties for elders provide a fitting time for visitors to bow before his statue, which is draped in embroidered silk robes...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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Jade

23.5" Yellow Jadeite Qi-Dragon Pendant Beaded Necklace GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite yellow jadeite pendant (62x43x12mm), masterfully carved into the form of a chi-dragon clutching a coin in its mouth, is a symbol ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

79.88 Ct Natural Myanmar Lavender Honey Yellow Icy Type Monkey Jadeite Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this extraordinary and one-of-a-kind bi-color jadeite pendant. Crafted from 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade, this...
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2010s Asian Arts and Crafts Necklaces

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Jade

Exquisite Multicolor Icy Jadeite A-Grade 200 Beads Necklace Very Long Strand 52"
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite necklace features a generous 52" string of 200 multicolored A-grade icy jadeite beads, offering both elegance and a playful charm. The length allows for versatile styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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Jade

Certified Natural Nephrite White Hetian Jade Necklace, Birds and Nature Motif
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade necklace. This jade is very well carved. The jade carving is of scenic nature of birds and trees. The Hetian nephrite jade carving is close to being white. The photo (#3) that best represent the jade color is the one taken with a human hand as the background. Hetian jade...
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade

Lavender Jadeite Jade Peach and Diamond Pendant, Certified Untreated
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved peach pendant set on an 18K white and diamond gold bail. The carved peach symbolizes longevity. It measures 1.39 inches (35.3 mm) x 0.79 inches (20.1 mm) with thickness of 0.29 inches (7.5 mm) weighing 7.4 grams. Included is a Hong Kong Gems Laboratory Jade Identification Report stating the stone is natural color, type A, 翡翠 (fei cui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Neckalce Carved Jade Tourmaline 18k Gold
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing multi thread necklace with faced tanzanite stone, rose quartz, central with carved Jace surrounded with tourmaline carved leaf, 18 k Gold g...
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2010s Italian Artist Necklaces

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Jade, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Jade 40” Strand Beads
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Multi-colored green jade is strung on a long 40" strand cord. Extending length is 3-1/2 " with 3-beads and red multi-layered tassel GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Necklaces

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Jade

Certified Type A Orange & Green Carved Jade Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of jewelry, the Certified TYPE A Orange & Green Jade Jadeite Carved Bat Holding Coin & 0.23ctw Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant. This pendant comb...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Jade Fob Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This nineteenth-century jade fob makes a unique and charming pendant. Featuring Poseidon on a chariot drawn by seahorses the intaglio carvin...
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1880s Antique Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus Natural Pearl Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A Marcus natural pearl, diamond and platinum pendant necklace. The central pendant has a diamond motif, with three diamonds in a lozenge, atop a five row splash of pavé set diamonds,...
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1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Two-Tone Pendant Enhancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting Yianni Creations handcrafted pendant from Midas Collection, all 100% Handmade Artisan creation from Fine Silver 950 purity, plated with palladium to resist elements. The liquid edges and pearl crown is decorated with a thick layer of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The pendant features 8mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by a unique brushed texture. The pendant comes with a silk rope necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...

Lavender Jade Pendant: Wait Until You See the Other Side, Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1950s natural and untreated jadeite pendant is a showcase of lapidary skill and artistry. The pale violet and light green stone has been c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Oval Cabochon Oval Faceted Ruby Yellow Sapphire 18 Kt Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big Jade Oval Cabochon measuring 25x32 mm set as a Pendant in 18kt yellow gold bezel with in the center a oval faceted Ruby set in 18kt yellow gold ...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Apple Green Color Jadeite Jade Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Apple Green Color Jadeite Burmese Jade and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry exudes elegance and sophis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Pendant Lake Water Bluish-Green Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
So translucent that it's nearly semi-transparent, this early Art Deco era (circa 1920) natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade pendant has been carved to depict a grouping of melo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

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Jade, Platinum

Angela Cummings 1993 Nephrite Green Jade Necklace with 18kt Yellow Gold Mounting
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite green jade necklace designed by Angela Cummings. A very rare modernist piece, created in New York city by Angela Cummings, back in the 19...
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1990s American Modern Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage White Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an extremely rare natural white jade necklace from an estate collection of approximately 1980 years. The jade beads on this necklace are undyed natural white jade. Sometimes...
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Late 20th Century Asian Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Imperial Silver Gilt Enamel Egg Locket Pendant Pearl Mesh
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning pendant designed in the shape of a Russian Imperial 88 gilt silver and enamel egg. This exquisite piece showcases a relief image of the cobalt mesh with natural...
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Early 20th Century Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 20th century necklace natural pearl, diamond, emerald and platinum. Circa 1920. Total weight: 45.82 grams Total length chain: approx. 67.50 centimeters. Dimensions pendent: ap...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Necklace Natural Pearl Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque necklace natural pearl, diamond and platinum. Pendent is holding a baroque natural pearl 13.87 carats not treated. Certified Swiss Laboratory. Total weight: 33.37 grams...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Lavender Nephrite Jade Carved Gourd Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Of course you've heard of lavender jade. But "lavender jade" refers to the lavender jadeite variety of jade. What makes this pendant so incredibly special and (and rare) is that it i...
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2010s Chinese Artisan Necklaces

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Jade

Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Rectangular Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Pendant from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features 8mm Freshwater Pearl complemented by unique techniques of craftsmanship - brushed texture and nature-inspired liquid edges. The core of this beautiful necklace enhancer is made from Fine Silver 950 purity, which is plated with Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate. This overlay has an unusual thickness of 3.5+ Microns. Yianni Creations jewelry ensures both Artistic and Quality satisfaction. The pendant comes with a silk rope necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Y...

Green Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green jade bead necklace with 38 beads measuring 10 millimeters in diameter on average. With 14K yellow gold clasp. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Green Jade Circa: 1970s Stam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade & Tantalum Handmade Necklace: The rarest metal, one of the rarest gems
Located in Southbury, CT
Tantalum is the rarest metal on earth -not counting lab-created metals that exist for fractions of a minute, metals that are liquid at room temperature, or radioactive. Tantalum's bl...
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2010s American Artisan Necklaces

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Jade

14K Yellow Gold Bead and Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One 14K yellow gold bead and green jade bead necklace with alternating, interspaced beads. With 57 ribbed gold beads measuring 7 millimeters in diameter on average and 57 green jade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Black Jade Pendant Elaborately Three-Dimensional Carving, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This incredible, substantial, masterfully carved natural and untreated omphacite jade (fei cui) jade pendant features three-dimensionally carved birds nestled among highly detailed w...
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1980s Artisan Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This heart-shaped jade pendant is a true gem that blends traditional elegance with a contemporary touch. Crafted with care and precision, the pendant is set in 18-karat yellow and wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Necklaces

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

Vintage Jade Egg Pendant Caged in Silver Gilt Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exceptional jade pendant embodies a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship. At its core lies a mesmerizing jade egg, nestled within an intricately crafted gilt silver op...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Presenting our exquisite Vintage Apple Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Spider on a Leaf 8K White Gold Pendant, an enchanting piece that combines the allure of Burmese jadeite jade with vi...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade, White Gold

Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace featuring beautiful set of 6 natural Seed Pearls and 3 natural half - Pearls complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Pla...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

18K White Gold Jade Bamboo & Panda Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Jade Bamboo & Panda Necklace with Diamonds 38 Black Diamonds - 0.57 CT 65 Diamonds - 0.32 CT 1 Jade - 8.08 CT 18K White Gold - 8.21 GM ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Jade Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted necklace made of 14 Karat yellow gold, mounted with jade spheres and onyx barrels that alternate with each other and support an engraved jade pendant. Jade is the symbol...
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1990s European Artisan Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian neo-gothic pendant Brooch with a winged Griffin. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in England during the Victorian era in the late 19th century, circa 1870. This piece was crafted in three dimensions with great details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. Designed with neo-gothic revival...
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
14 kt yellow gold necklace with oriental writings. The necklace features four circles depicting symbols of the Chinese alphabet interspersed with four other circles with jade circle...
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1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jade/Jadeite Botanical Pendant - 14k Carved Etched Leaves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jade/Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Carved Color: Green & White Theme: Botanical Features: Etched leaf desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goldfish Pendant Jadeite 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold pendant with two jadeite goldfish Detailed description The pendant is 3.1 cm high and 3.9 cm wide Total weight 9.7 grams Set with - 2 x 2.4 cm x 1.4 cm goldfish ...
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2010s Asian Modern Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic Green Orient Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Carved Jade Ball Necklace Chocker length 18 K gold The Jade Carved bead is antique, taken out from an old necklace 50 - 100 years. Origin ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
Located in Kowloon, HK
TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc Using our signature dragon design, we create a bold statement with a 14K Yellow Gold Dragon imposed on a green Jadeite...
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2010s Hong Kong Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Long Burmese A-Jade Beaded Necklace (10mm Each x 42 beads) 10002
Located in Kowloon, HK
Imperial Green Burmese A-Jade Beaded Necklace (10mm Each x 42 beads) 10002 The "Imperial Long Jade Necklace" has Grade-A Jadeite beads; each handpi...
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2010s Hong Kong Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid 20th Century Chinese Jade and Carved Coral Bead Necklace With Silver Flower
Located in Miami Beach, FL
25" Long jade and coral necklace featuring 2 tubular coral pieces with Asian carvings. The carved pieces are strung with 12 mm dark green jade beads and 8 - 6mm coral beads. The ne...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Mint Vintage Jade Neck Set 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Mint Vintage Jade Neck Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural oval Ruby - 42 carats Blue color sapphires - 5.00 carats Vint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Necklaces

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

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace pendant clock, designed by Gübelin. Very rare pendant watch necklace, created in Switzerland during the art deco period by Eduard Jakob Gübelin for Gübelin & Co...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Pearl Necklace with Jade and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cultured pearl necklace. This vintage piece features a single strand of individually knotted rounded cultured pearls. Each stone used is perfectly matched in...
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20th Century Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pendant set with Jade and Diamonds 18k red gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k red gold pendant set with jade and brilliant cut diamonds detailed description: The jade is cut on both sides: one side with a horse and a dragon, other side with peaches and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
Located in Southbury, CT
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Teardrop Jade Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Jade Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Jade Drop Pendant 14k Yellow Gold (solid gold) Natural jade but color treated (type of treatment is very popular and common). overall weight 2.2 grams. Size: approx Stone ...
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2010s Chinese Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Green Burmese A-Jade Beaded Necklace (10mm Each x 42 beads) 10001
Located in Kowloon, HK
Imperial Green Burmese A-Jade Beaded Necklace (10mm Each x 42 beads) 10001 The "Imperial Jade Necklace" has Grade-A Jadeite beads; each handpicked, cut and calibrated by our finest ...
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2010s Hong Kong Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Jadeite Jade "Dragon Hook" Chinese Belt Buckle Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This piece is a magnificent antique relic with incredible origins. The jadeite jade is known as Type A with no resin enhancements. Made with a hand-carve...
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20th Century Chinese Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Golden Keshi Pearl and Diamond Pendant with Multi-Strand Gold Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace features a large, natural gold keshi pearl with breathtaking color and luster! A natural gold pearl is both rare and valuable, particularly one as fine as th...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a Vintage Green...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled orchid flower brooch. A beautiful three-dimensional antique piece created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This pendant-brooch is a r...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

PONTIEL Vintage Glass Flower Buds and Jade Beads with Gold Fill Avalon Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind, striking emerald green beaded necklace displays five glass flower buds made from original vintage glass from 1950s Czech Republic. Each glass flower bud is indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Necklaces

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Jade, Gold-filled

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1969 Black Jade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the epitome of timeless elegance: the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1969 Black Jade Necklace. Crafted to perfection, this exquisite piece exudes sophistication and luxury with i...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Necklaces

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Jade, Black Jade, Yellow Gold

Coral, jade, rock crystal and black onyx sautoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking combination of natural red Sardinian coral with stations of luminous green jade round beads flanked with round black onyx beads and faceted tubes of rock crystal. Suspended ...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal

JKa Kohle & Co Yellow Gold Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This exquisite carved Jadeite diamond & pearl 18k yellow gold necklace is a masterpiece of fine jewelry, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and the timeless allure of precious materi...
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1980s German Contemporary Vintage Necklaces

Materials

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

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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. 

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