Spectacular Mesoamerican Gold and Jade Necklace

Circa 1880s-1890s, 14k. This magnificent antique necklace features sumptuous gold-work set with beautiful antique Chinese carved jade. The look is vintage chic at its Victorian best...

Circa 1910, 14k, Austro-Hungarian. This spectacular Secessionist jade bracelet is made in the manner of the Weiner Werkstatte. The compartmentalized design is hand-hammered in gold and hand caved in jade. The look is one-of-a-kind timeless style underscored by meticulous fabrication. Setting the fashion world on fire at the dawn of the modern age, jewels like this bracelet are where Deco begins. Good condition. Stone Details: Spectacularly carved jade panels...

Circa 1990s, 18k. These chic earrings feature luxuriously large, beautiful green emeralds, blue sapphire, and diamond-set rondels. The look is easy breezy, effortlessly pairing with ...

Circa 1960s, 18k, Swiss. These diamond and pearl earrings are breathtaking. The look is devastatingly feminine, a white diamond classic, think Grace Kelly! Their sophisticated unst...

Circa 1900, 18k, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind signet ring is set with an intaglio-cut agate. Effortlessly everyday, the look is town and country chic. It is decorated with a cris...

Circa 1980s, sterling, by Michael Kirk, Isleta Pueblo, Navajo. This Navajo sterling necklace features chic, graduated, handmade beads and graphic sh...

This necklace will be your next go-to piece of jewelry in your accessory collection! You will be reaching for this necklace everyday whether it be getting ready for a date-night or a special event. This is really a super unique find! This necklace is a perfect size and design to take from day to night with a change of an outfit. This beautiful necklace has a delicate design and some highly coveted details like jade beads with smaller gold beads throughout and the ornate vintage closure. Adding the right jewelry can take an outfit from zero to hero! This necklace is in excellent vintage condition, with minimal tarnishing. The 10k gold composition of this necklace will last you a lifetime and make for a great investment. These necklace will look great with a sleek Yves Saint Laurent black dress, some Chanel heels...

A beautiful set consisting of 2 9" jade ball beaded necklaces and 3 matching jade butterfly pins which can be worn in a variety of configurations. T...

The length of the necklace is 22 inches (56 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 20mm. The beads showcase a stunning shade of blue, each exhibiting subtle variations in tone, some lighter or darker than others. They feature delicate snowy patterns characteristic of the well-known "Princesa" jade. This particular hue is called "Princesa Blue" in Guatemalan Jadeite. It's important to note that the color is entirely authentic and natural, having undergone no thermal or mechanical treatments. Guatemalan jade’s physical appearance is granular, with a greasy luster. Its hardness is about seven on the Mohs scale. The refractive index is 1.65-1.67, and the specific gravity is 3.20-3.34. The necklace is fastened with a very comfortable and beautiful gold plate toggle clasp. This necklace alternates beads of blue jade with 3 mm 14K gold beads. The weight of the necklace is 342 grams (12 oz). It is a necklace absolutely unique. "You have to see it to believe it." Much more gorgeous in reality! This is a perfect gift for yourself or someone special! A little history: Guatemalan jade is a rare gem material that comes in many different colors. Blue jade is a rare color. This jade was prevalent in the ancient Mesoamerican culture; however, its sources were lost for five centuries. The sources for Guatemalan jade were lost for the past five centuries because the Spanish conquistadores did not value jade. Reports from early Spanish explorers document the special status of a gemstone unknown to them, one that would later be called jade. At the beginning of the Spanish conquest, the Maya people kept the location of their jade mines a secret to protect them from the invaders. Over time, the location of the ancient mines and quarries became forgotten and lost. It was rediscovered less than 50 years ago. The story of Guatemalan jade rediscovery spans over a century. It involved many American scientists enamored with the jade. Among them were Zelia Nutall, William Niven, Robert Leslie, William Foshag, and Tom and Joyce Barbour. Carved jades have been found in archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America since the early 1900s. However, no jade specimens were found on-site until much later. In the 1940s, American geologist William Foshag spent several years in Mexico and Guatemala. He studied the ancient jades and local geology. Foshag wrote that Robert Leslie had discovered jade in 1952 in the Motagua River Valley. Foshag’s research categorized the Guatemalan jade as jadeite. He found it to be similar to jade found in Burma. This was the beginning of the rediscovery of the Maya jade...

Add a beautiful jade beaded necklace to your jewelry collection! You will be in awe of the beauty of the vibrant green beads. This feature a fully beaded chain with a gold and jade pendant in the center. Pair this beautiful necklace with a Prada blouse, a Bottega Veneta handbag, and some Gucci...

Jade 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...

Grey aquamarine and carved fish necklace with antiques elements in white jade silver gr. 5,80. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each i...