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Carved Lapis Dragon Pendant & 18" Baroque Silver-Blue 9mm Akoya Pearl Necklace

$2,880per set
£2,183.12per set
€2,549.01per set
CA$4,034.06per set
A$4,541.04per set
CHF 2,402.74per set
MX$56,326.05per set
NOK 29,683.99per set
SEK 28,390.11per set
DKK 19,016.85per set
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About the Item

Two great pieces of jewelry to wear together or separately. The Chinese pendant is an amazing testament to the carver's art. A scaly,elongated dragon (a Chinese embodiment of good luck and good fortune) is draped over a box that contains two different scenes, front and back. The dragon has been carved as a three-dimensional being. See the way his legs are positioned one way on one side and another way on the other side? He's not just a lifeless border motif; this dude is CLIMBING. The box, from the front, contains a smaller dragon curled up so that he can see a magical elixir being poured down on him from a gourd. On the back, a swallow perches upside down to gaze at either some peaches (symbolizing longevity) or persimmons (symbolizing good fortune). For his help with interpreting the many goings-on presented on this 2.25" x 1.75" canvas, we are grateful to David Ha, a recognized jade expert who has dissected just about every Chinese carving motif there is to see in his long career. He described this piece as "exceptional," done by a skilled craftsperson, most definitely based in China. While dating the piece is difficult, Mr. Ha thinks it was probably made between 1940 and 1970. The piece is in excellent condition, cut from undyed rich blue lapis. The diagonal line right to left through the box is not a crack or a fissure but a natural vein of a mineral (probably pyrite) which the artist cleverly incorporated into this amazing design. The clip-on bale is probably a later addition; it's 14 karat gold and presents a pan chang (infinity) knot, yet another symbol of good luck and good fortune. This is a large pendant and it deserves something substantial as a delivery system. We made the 18" Akoya pearl necklace specifically for this pendant; it's fully knotted on dark blue thread, and the round vintage 14 karat* box clasp (from our vast collection of vintage clasps) is set with a lapis cabochon. The pearls are gorgeous off-round untreated and undyed Akoya -- Japanese saltwater cultured pearls. They're from our trusted pearl dealer, George Hajjar of Seven Seas Pearls, who only deals with saltwater pearls -- Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian. These hefty 9mm pearls have excellent luster and stunning silvery-blue body color with light pink overtones. Weights & Measurements: > Lapis: 58mm long x 44mm wide x 7mm thick (roughly 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 1/4") > Pendant length (bale included): 3.25" > Pendant weight: 37.5 grams > Necklace length: 18" (if you would prefer a longer or shorter length, please let us know. The additional charge for dropping or buying a few pearls and restringing is very reasonable.) > Pearl diameter: 8.7mm to 9.2mm (the majority of the pearls are 9mm) > Pearl necklace weight: 48 grams NOTE: These pieces look great together but we're not opposed to selling either piece separately; just let us know and we'll give you adjusted pricing. * The tongue piece of the clasp is stamped "K18" but the clasp fails an 18K acid test. It passes the 14K test swimmingly so it's probably 16K or 17K.
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  • Weight:
    37.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (82.55 mm)Width: 1.73 in (43.95 mm)Depth: 0.28 in (7.12 mm)Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2025
  • Condition:
    Polished. Additions or alterations made to the original: The pearls are new. The clasp is vintage (circa 1950). The carving is probably pre-1970 with the bale probably added later. Everything is in clean, polished (where applicable) and ready-to-wear condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FD05831stDibs: LU1673126632692

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