Antique Hetian Jade Lotus Pendant Amulet Qing Dynasty

A marvelous item featuring a massive piece of carved variegated white and orange jade depicting the goddess Guanyin. For a touch of sophistication, the top of the pendant is framed i...

The necklace is 36.5 inches long (92 cm) and weighs 212 grams (7.5 oz). The size of the smooth olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with ...

Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection Prosperity This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled p...

Vintage Chinese Hetian Jade Disc Bi in Silver Enamel Frame with Rubies and Pearls, Qing Dynasty A Chinese Hetian Jade Bi is an ancient circular jade disc with a central hole. It his...

A nice hand-carved antique, Chinese Hetain Carved White Jade Pendant in eight angles of lotus leaves. The pendant has two different carved patterns on two surfaces very delicate and ...

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

Crafted from green jade, this rare jade amulet pendant showcases intricate engravings. The design features delicate blossoms and flowing lines, accented with floral motifs and elegan...

For your consideration. This pendant is certified natural nephrite jade. This jade is very well carved and well hollowed. This well hollowed carving is not easy to do. In fact it is very difficult to do to this high standard. The Hetian nephrite jade pendant is close to being white. Hetian jade has been famous for thousands of years. People would wear Jade to ward off evil and to bring good luck. The carving is very fine and detailed. These jade piece...