Items Similar to Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
About the Item
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 has proven to be exceptionally collectible. This is partly because Gump's jewelry tends to stay in families; passed from one generation to the next. As a result, vintage Gump's jade jewelry rarely comes on the market.
I am a second-generation collector of jade and my grandparents were true Gump's aficionados, so I know more about Gump's jade jewelry than is perhaps healthy. I love jade myself and this necklaces a good example of why.
Jade is a dynamic gemstone. Meaning, it changes. You might think, how can it change? It's not like color-change Alexandrite, a star sapphire or a chrysoberyl cat's eye? But jade does indeed change; it changes with the light. The gemological construction of jadeite (and nephrite) is such that light is "held" by the stone and "released" in a fascinating and beautiful way. Even opaque jadeite -such as the jade beads you see here- can exhibit translucency. Meaning, the texture of the stone does not inhibit the light. Fine jade beads like these always look as if they have their own soft light source. I've tried to show you what I mean in the some of the photographs.
The 14K yellow gold clasp features the classic Gump's double happiness character and is marked for metal purity and features the Gump's hallmark. The hallmark stamp is consistent with pieces dating from the 1960s.
This is a gorgeous and rare Gump's jade necklace that you will cherish for a lifetime.
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:76 g
- Dimensions:Length: 20 in (508 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589119165752
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2019
547 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Southbury, CT
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960sBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTThe 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...Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold
- Gump's Jade Necklace MidcenturyBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTThis 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...Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold
- Rare Gump's Jade Necklace, Impossibly Translucent Nephrite 16 ¾"By Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTThis 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...Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold
- Gump's Jade Egg Circa 1970sBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTWhat a treasure for the Gump's collector and jade lover! This 1970's jewel from the iconic San Francisco retailer, Gump's, features a hand-carved deep forest green nephrite jade egg...Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 18k Gold
- Vintage Gump's White Jade RingBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTPerfectly 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...Category
2010s North American Artisan Fashion Rings
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold
- Vintage Gump's Black Jade RingBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Southbury, CTThis 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...Category
2010s North American Artisan Fashion Rings
MaterialsJade, Black Jade, 14k Gold
You May Also Like
- Gump's Aquamarine Necklace Estate Double Strand 14k Gold FreeformBy Gump's San FranciscoLocated in Torrance, CAFinely detailed estate Gump's double strand aquamarine necklace finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp. Tumbled aquamarine beads measure (average) 15mm x 5mm. The aquamarines are i...Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsAquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond NecklaceLocated in Fatih/İstanbul, 34In very good condition. Total weight 33.5 grams. Totally 2.80 ct diamond. The diamond has s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity and G-H-I color. Totally necklace lenght is 57 cm. Original vintage item about 70 years...Category
Vintage 1960s European Retro Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 14k Gold
- Gumps Amethyst Bead Necklace in 14k GoldLocated in New York, NYGumps Amethyst bead Necklace comprising of line of graduated beads, measuring approximately 12.30 to 13.55mm to the bezel set amethyst clasp signed Gumps. Mounted in 14k gold. Length...Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsAmethyst, 14k Gold
- Nephrite Jade Necklace with Jade ClaspLocated in Chesterland, OHThis beautiful, elegant, timeless necklace is made of high-quality natural Russian Siberian nephrite. The nephrite beads are top quality, uniform deep green, and they're sumptuous in...Category
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
- Jade NecklaceLocated in Scottsdale, AZJade bead necklace purchased in mid/late 20th century. Weighs 370.55g in total weight and has 45 beads, beads are Large in scale and knotted in between each bead 16 inches long. Perf...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade
- Canadian Nephrite Jade NecklaceLocated in Chesterland, OHUnusual and rare nephrite from Ogden Mountain in British Columbia. The length of the necklace is 20 inches (50.8 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 20mm. The beads' color is...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
MaterialsJade, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Stamp Necklace
The Iconic Necklaces
Vintage Look Necklaces
Vintage Looking Necklace
Vintage Looking Necklaces
Jade Necklace Used
Necklace Jade
Vintage Fine Jewellery 1960s 1960s
Gold 1960s Necklace
Necklace China
Vintage Gemstone Necklace Gemstone
Jade And Gold Necklace
Fine Jade
Vintage Love Necklace
Midcentury Modern Necklace
Vintage 1960s Necklace
Colored Stone Necklace
Retro Gemstone Necklace