This magnificent vintage jadeite / jade plaque pendant is hand-carved with a beautiful scene depicting a bird atop an Asian pear tree. The carved jadeite plaque has a lovely apple green color and is double-sided. The carved jade is surmounted by a quintessentially Art Deco motif and a beautiful stylized scalloped edge bail. It was crafted with 2 carats of diamonds and mounted in platinum. The diamonds are a mix of old European and single cuts. The pendant has a flexible design and is made up of three separate segments: the bail and diamond bezel, the center diamond portion, and the jade and diamond portion at the bottom.
Item # TSBL101817
Jade & 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant
- Metal- platinum
Weight- 11.51 grams
Size- pendant measures 2.35 x .75 inches
Chain- 14 karat white gold chain with a spring ring clasp, 18 inches, .85 mm
Gemstones- one expertly carved apple green jade, 32 x 15 x 6 mm
Diamonds- forty-four round single cut and old European cut diamonds, the largest diamonds are bezel set and measure 4.5 - 5 mm and have noticeable culets, the diamonds are a mix of SI2 - I1 stones and vary in color from F to J-L, the total carat weight is approximately 2 carats
Details- milgrain, bail opening measures 5.95 x 3 mm
Condition- excellent vintage condition