Coral Necklace with Jade Clasp, circa 1960s

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...

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 1930s-era Art Deco necklace features a gorgeous apple green natural Burmese jadeite carved into the form of a star fruit. The 27.40mm x 11.71mm x 11.58mm translucent jade carving is suspended on a silver nail and connected to a large (11mm) round coral bead...

This gorgeous certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade necklace is composed of 45 10mm hand-carved and polished light lavender jade bead...

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 pearl necklace features a certified jade clasp that has been certified natural and untreated. The creamy-white -almost golden- pearls average a luxurio...

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Necklace of cultured pearls falling with nuanced white orient. It presents a clasp in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, made of gold twists and set with 4 diamonds 8/8- cut and 3 round emeralds, the last one being on the push button. The retro pearl necklace...

White nuanced orient cultured pearls choker necklace. The hanging system is in the form of a rosette in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark, whose center is adorned with a cultured pea...

A strand of Natural No Treatments  Genuine Green Jade Beads adds a touch of life to any outfit. This piece is versatile in how the wearer prefers; it can be worn in a single or doub...

A beautiful vintage Art Deco era Jadeite Jade bead necklace. Lovely minty green beads, with beautiful variations in the colourway from almost white to darker streaks and naturally o...

The jade beads on this necklace are undyed, untreated natural creamy honey tan jades of excellent quality. The jade beads are old. Each bead is cut and polished by hand. Presumably, the jade beads belong to the period of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). The tiny beads between the jade are solid 14K gold. The necklace is fastened with a vintage 14K gold clasp...