Hand-Carved Jadeite Rose Pendant Necklace

This is a contemporary hand-carved jadeite pendant necklace, featuring a large, ornate rose blossom as the central focal point. The pendant is meticulously fashioned with overlapping, swirling petals that exhibit a soft, translucent seafoam green or celadon hue. In the heart of the rose, there is a distinct yellow-to-honey colored jadeite center, adding a rare aesthetic contrast known in the gem trade as 'hong' (red/yellow) and 'cui' (green) jade combination. The pendant is suspended from a complex, multi-strand beaded cord. This cord incorporates small, multi-colored round beads in shades of white, lavender, and yellow, interspersed with larger round jadeite spacer beads that match the pendant's primary color. The construction utilizes a durable silk or nylon cord, typical of high-quality Asian jewelry, ending in an adjustable drawstring closure accented with matching beads. The jadeite displays a fine-grained texture with a waxy to vitreous luster, suggesting quality craftsmanship. There are no visible chips or fractures on the delicate petal edges, indicating the item has been well-maintained. The absence of visible metal findings suggests this is a traditional 'all-stone' style piece, popular in modern Chinese jewelry design which highlights the natural beauty of the mineral without the distraction of precious metals. The piece appears to be a late 20th to early 21st-century creation.