French Art Deco Jade & Diamond Monogram Pendant

This fabulous antique carved Jade & Diamond pendant is ready to become your statement piece. Crafted in France in the 1920s, this piece would have been at the pinnacle of fashion: carved Jade with a nod toward Orientalism, the geometric & structured Diamond lettering with a nod to Art Deco, and the large size & fun design to appeal to the flapper crowd. This piece is set in yellow gold with a floral and pearl-set framework surrounding the center jade & platinum panel. The jade itself is natural Jadeite Jade, in a wonderful celadon or mint-green hue, and it is carved masterfully. Riveted into the center is a platinum & diamond plaque with the initials “ELG” (spelled EGL, the practice at the time was to have the last name initial in the center). This is a sizable piece, measuring 2 inches long, and would have been worn low over a black dress. Fabulous!

Details: antique pendant in 14k yellow gold and platinum set with carved Jadeite Jade (Natural color, semi translucent, lightly mottled green) with .50ctw round Diamonds (SI1 IJ) and seed Pearl accents, France circa 1925.