An elegant Art Deco jade necklace.
 
This beautiful piece has has a finely carved Art Deco green jade panel suspended from a fine diamond and pearl section attached to a platinum fettler link chain with its original bolt ring.
 
The jade panel has carved decoration with fruit and leaves to each side. It is a fabulous rich green in colour.
 
Jade was a popular choice for Art Deco jewellery following Cartier's extensive use of the stone in the early 1920's.
 
The gemstone is revered in Chinese society where Confucius praised jade as a symbol of righteousness and knowledge. In Chinese culture Jade is customarily thought to influence health and prosperity, and ward off negative energy.
 
Era: Art Deco, c.1925 - 1940
Measurements: Jade pendant 3.5cm in length, 1.8cm at widest point.
Diamond estimated 0.12 carats.
Pearl 5mm diameter
Pendant drop 5.5cm at longest point.
Chain 42cm in length (17")
Hallmarks: Unmarked, chain tests as platinum