On offer is this Chinese Export Hand Carved Pendant Necklace featuring a large carved Green Jade Lock and Three Nephrite Jade interlocking Devil's Work rings between large Green Jade beads that have been hand carved into the shape of nuggets which was very popular during the 1920's - 1930's. There are Blue Tiger's Eye and Red Carnelian gems.  Hand knotted with silk cord and finished with a gold filigree metal clasp that is hallmarked Silver that opens and closes tightly. This technique of carving interlocking rings is called Devil's Work because it was thought almost impossible for a human to achieve this amazing technical feat and often took one week to carve just one ring. The jade has achieved a wonderful aged patina to it so it glows like glass. This is a large and stunning necklace measuring 30 inches in length. The carved pendant measures 2 3/4 inches long x 2 inches wide.  The large carved Green Jade nugget beads are 3/4 inch long x over 1/2 inch wide with the Red Carnelian beads measuring 12mm in diameter and the Blue Tiger's Eye gems being 9mm in diameter. In very fine condition with no damage or repairs. The Jade has achieved a beautiful deep aged patina so the jade gleams with a high lustrous finish. Weight: 213.8 grams.   All photo's taken in daylight with no enhancing.