Fine Nephrite Bead Necklace from Midcentury

With a creamy texture and high translucency, this 28" necklace is composed of exquisite, fine nephrite jade beads and hand-carved interlocking rings, all joined together by hand-worked 14K yellow gold wire. Created by the iconic Hawaiian jeweler, Ming's, in the 1960s or 1970s, this stunning, ethereal, and highly unusual necklace features 30 10mm round beads, and 4 sets of 17-19mm interlocking rings -each carved from a single piece of stone. This interlocked carving is often referred to as "devil...

This is a brand new, handmade necklace created from very fine, highly translucent nephrite jade beads. Featuring a unique "button hole" clasp and a central focal-point bead, the neph...

This is a gorgeous, original Arts & Crafts era (circa 1900) features 59 hand-carved round agate beads measuring 10mm to 14m, linked with hand-twisted silve...

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...

This timeless, classic natural and untreated nephrite jade necklace is 18" in length including the 14K yellow gold clasp (marked 585). It features 35 rou...

This multicolor jade necklace from the 1950s or thereabouts was created by the venerable Hawaiian jewelry store, Ming's. Like Gump's in San Francisco, ...

A vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace made of one single-strand. The necklace consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. The jade beads have a nice green color and are equally sized. To keep some space between the beads, the thread is nicely knotted between each bead. The silver worked barrel-shaped closure has a lovely engraved design. The necklace is in very good condition and of high quality. Length 38.5 centimeters Weight 33.29 grams We will wrap your necklace in a black and gold jewelry box.

This vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace is made of one single-strand. The length of the necklace is long and consists of round-sha...

A lovely green nephrite jade single-strand beaded necklace. The length of the necklace is long and consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. The jade beads have a nice green col...

A fine vintage jet and diamond-set bead necklace, consisting of twenty-one graduated from the centre fluted jet beads, measuring from 14 to 17mm in dia...

A mid-century dark green nephrite jade three-strand beaded necklace. The necklace consists of round-shaped nephrite jade stones. These jade beads have a very nice green color and are...

Necklace chrome beads with bakelite elements, midcentury, France 50s beaded necklace chrome with bakelite elements chain length: 79 cm around 1950