The Imperial Fine Jade Jadeite beads and Scroll has Deep Green Translucent strong colour. A Solid Heavy Imperial Green Jade Jadeite Scroll has minor deeply incised dark green to black colour inclusions, same as beads.
Scroll Pendant carved on all Six sides with systematic pattern; legend says it will bring best luck to those coming up with it.
Scroll is attached to the Necklace with 9K Gold Bail/Clasp (marked 9K); it's easy to remove it from the Necklace, so
the Necklace could be used also without Pendant if you wish and the Scroll Pendant itself could be easily attached to and gold chain.
Size of the Scroll Pendant is:
2 9/16" (67mm) long included 9K Gold bail/clasp and 9K Gold bead at the end of the pendant x 11/16" (17mm) wide x 13mm thick.
Necklace has been used.
Professionally re-beaded, knotted and restrung with great care.
Necklace included: Heavy 9K Gold clasp; 9K Gold Bail/Clasp with 9K Gold single bead on the scroll.
Stunning condition.
A rarely found collectable item!
Jadeite become the preferred stone of post-1800 Chinese imperial scholars and rulers.
The dark-green serpentine jadeite was used also by Neolithic Japanese and European Cultures.