Antique Victorian Carved Mutton Jade Necklace

This antique Victorian gold jade necklace weighs 58.4g and measures 29" long while the pendant itself measures 59mm long, 9mm wide and 5mm deep. This awe-inspiring intricately carved out 'mutton-fat' jade pendant features an oriental influenced design of a celebrating couple in a joyous life moment possibly accompanied by the birds and the bees. This naturalistic artistic representation of life carved into an opulent jade plaque is supported by an 18k rose gold faceted link chain known in England as a belcher-chain. This lengthy circa 1900 chain, perhaps originally a watch chain, is secured by a stamped lobster clasp and sturdy circular bail...More