Chinese Choker Necklaces

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...

This stunning vintage Joan Rivers coin medallion necklace is the epitome of versatility, offering endless styling possibilities to elevate any look. Crafted with elegant gold-tone co...

This is a fabulous pendant necklace. The chain is 14k Gold and stamped and the pendant is Jade and 14K gold and is also stamped. The pendant without the bail is 1.5 inches round. Th...

Decorate yourself in elegance with this Pendant is crafted from 10-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Pendant is made up of 4*5 pear-cut Ethiopian Opal (3 pcs) 0.65 carat and rou...

The Memoire Essential Collection 3 Prong Graduated Diamond Necklace set in 18K Yellow Gold features 21 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of 1.18ct. tw., boasting F-G Color and VS1 Clarity...

This Memoire Collection Uniform 4 Prong Line Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold features 163 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of 7.98 carats total weight, G Color, VS1 Clarity with e...

This richly saturated variegated green jadeite necklace was created around 1910 from 100% natural and untreated jadeite jade from Burma. The bea...

Gorgeous estate 6 strand freshwater pearl choker necklace features a rectangular antique Chinese mother of pearl gambling chip...

A wonderful and unusual antique 1920s Chinese coin-silver butterfly and large disc bib necklace with hollow metal bead fringe. Original patina. Back hook c...

A hammered coin silver tribal collar necklace, hollow and segmented with closure intended to tie with leather etc.

A gorgeous traditional hammered coin silver hoop collar with hook closure.