Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Pendant中国出口玉石金丝吊坠
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Introducing the Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Pendant, a testament to the fusion of cultural artistry. This elegant circular pendant showcases a jade disc, adorned with a central gold filigree design, reminiscent of stylized trees or floral motifs, and enriched with an array of colorful stones. The piece speaks in the lingua franca of mid-20th-century jewelry, where tradition and the allure of global markets danced hand in hand. In the post-war mid-century context, this pendant is anchored in a period that saw Chinese craftsmanship simultaneously honoring local artistry while appealing to Western tastes. The centerpiece, a decorative tapestry of opal-like cabochons and colored stones, is set in an intricately carved jade disc, likely nephrite. Such materials and craftsmanship are emblematic of that era's export aspirations. Despite its historical whispers, the pendant is in very good condition. Minor scratches on the jade are akin to the gentle whispers of time, while the metalwork remains intact and untouched by corrosion. The colorful stones stand unblemished. This artifact may lack overt maker's marks, but it exudes authenticity through its construction and materials, earning an authenticity score of 80%. Its appraisal coincides with its story as an export item—valued at $120 to $350 in auction settings. The Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Pendant is a cultural bridge, an ornate emblem of creativity that spans oceans, inviting admiration from the thoughtful collector.
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Item Report
Chinese Export Jade and Gold Filigree Pendant
中国出口玉石金丝吊坠
By:Unknown (typical of anonymous workshop production; no visible maker's mark)
Style:Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Jewelry
Origin:China
Materials:jade (likely nephrite), gilt metal (possibly gold-plated silver or base metal), simulated opals or opal cabochons, colored glass or semi-precious stones
Age:Circa 1950–1970
Condition:Very good (minor scratches on jade surface, metalwork intact, stones present and undamaged, not professionally graded)
Value:$120–$350 (auction liquidation, not replacement)
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible
Date:2025-08-04 21:21:36.911808
Description:
A circular jade pendant featuring a decorative gold filigree centerpiece. The centerpiece is designed as a stylized tree or floral motif and is embellished with opal-like cabochons, green and red stone accents (possibly paste, glass, or semi-precious stones). The jade disc is a classic pale green, likely nephrite. This style is characteristic of mid-20th-century jewelry produced both for domestic markets and export, combining traditional Chinese material culture with Western influences in the filigree and gem setting.
这是一件圆形玉石吊坠，中央饰有精美的金丝花丝图案。金丝部分设计为风格化的树或花卉，并镶嵌有蛋白石状凸圆宝石、绿色和红色的宝石装饰（可能为人造宝石、玻璃或半宝石）。环形玉石呈浅绿色，可能为和田玉。此类风格是20世纪中叶中国出口首饰的典型代表，融合了传统中国玉器文化与西式金丝镶嵌工艺。
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Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A decorative pendant combining traditional Chinese jade craftsmanship with ornate Western-influenced gold filigree. The piece is typical of the post-war era when Chinese jewelers aimed at both the local and global markets. The materials appear genuine but not of the highest gem quality, which is congruent with export production of the mid-late 20th century. Condition is generally good, with minor surface scratches on the jade, suggesting wear and use.
这是一件结合了传统中国玉雕工艺与西式金丝装饰的精美吊坠。属于战后时期中国为本地和出口市场制作的装饰性首饰，材料看起来真实但非顶级宝石品质，符合20世纪中后期出口品的特征。整体状况良好，玉石表面有轻微刮痕，显示出了佩戴痕迹。
Individual Images:
Main image shows the pendant in full detail with clear view of both jade and metal elements. Fine scratches observed on the surface of jade near 3 and 6 o'clock positions. Metal filigree is intricate and without visible corrosion or loss. Stones/intaglios are intact with no visible chips or replacements. No visible maker's marks or hallmarks. The ring for suspension looks robust and original.
Provenance:
No documentation or provenance materials shown
Condition:
Very good (minor scratches on jade surface, metalwork intact, stones present and undamaged, not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 95%
The combination of pale green jade, filigree gold metalwork, and multi-colored stones is strongly indicative of post-war Chinese export jewelry. The design, craftsmanship, and materials all align with this category, and similar examples are well-documented.
浅绿色玉石、金丝编制和多彩宝石的结合强烈表明该首饰属于战后中国出口首饰。其设计、工艺和材料均与这一类别高度吻合，且有大量类似实物为参考。
Authenticity Score: 80%
Materials and construction techniques are consistent with genuine export pieces of this era, though the market is replete with reproductions or pieces assembled from vintage parts. No obvious signs of modern fakery, but the lack of a maker’s mark and some uncertainty in gemstone identification slightly lower the score.
该吊坠的材料与制作工艺与此时期的正品出口首饰相符，尽管市场上存在大量高仿品或由老件拼装的新饰品。未见明显现代赝品迹象，但由于缺乏制作者印记及部分宝石难以准确辨认，真实性评分略有降低。
Image Memory Note
Circular pendant approximately 2.5 inches diameter (scale inferred from hand), featuring a pale green jade disc, carved and polished, set with a suspended gold-tone metal filigree insert forming a stylized floral or bouquet motif. The filigree is set with seven milky cabochons (possibly synthetic opal), two green round stones, and two small red stones. No visible writing, marks, or hallmarks on either the jade or metal. A suspension ring at the top is attached to a chain (not fully visible). Jade surface shows minor scratch at the lower right. No cracks or chips noted. The metalwork is delicate and filigree is uniform with no evident breaks.
圆形吊坠，直径约2.5英寸（根据手的比例推测）。采用浅绿色玉石圆环，打磨抛光。中央悬挂金色金属花丝镶嵌，呈风格化花束或植物造型。金丝工艺上镶嵌有七颗乳白色凸圆宝石（可能为人造蛋白石）、两颗绿色圆形宝石及两颗红色小宝石。玉石与金属未见铭文或标记。顶部有悬挂环，连接项链（部分可见）。玉石表面右下方有细小划痕。未见裂痕或崩口。金丝工艺精致，整体无明显断裂。
Keywords
jade pendant, Chinese export jewelry, gold filigree, mid-century, nephrite, cabochon, collectible, China
玉石吊坠, 中国出口首饰, 金丝花丝, 20世纪中期, 和田玉, 凸圆宝石, 收藏品, 中国
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