Carved Jadeite Pendants (three pieces, unauthenticated)

This grouping consists of three carved stone pendants housed in individual clear plastic bags, resting on a light-grained wooden surface. The first item on the left is a circular jadeite doughnut or pi disc pendant featuring a mottled grey-green coloration with subtle translucent areas, fitted with a small yellow metal bail. The middle item is an elongated, irregularly shaped flat pendant primarily white with vibrant apple-green splashes, carved with low-relief imagery that appears consistent with traditional Chinese motifs, also attached to a small metal bail. The third item on the right is a darker, deep green to brownish-green carved pendant featuring a figurative or zoomorphic silhouette with a similar metal suspension loop attached at the top. None of the visible metal bails display clearly legible hallmarks or maker marks in the provided image. The pieces show varying degrees of polish and natural stone inclusions typical of jadeite or similar hardstone materials. The overall visual characteristics are consistent with mid-to-late 20th century Asian export jewelry or decorative stone carvings, though material composition, exact age, and mineral classification remain unverified without physical gemological testing.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, this grouping consists of three carved stone pendants with visual characteristics consistent with mid-to-late 20th century Asian export decorative pieces. The lot includes a mottled grey-green pi disc, an apple-green and white flat carved pendant, and a darker green zoomorphic silhouette, all fitted with basic metal bails lacking legible hallmarks. I can't verify mineral composition, exact age, or quality from a photo alone, and I would need physical inspection and gemological testing to confirm whether these are natural jadeite, treated jadeite, or alternative hardstones like serpentine or quartz. My appraisal value estimate of $150 to $350 assumes these pieces are composed of natural jadeite consistent with mid-century export work. The market for vintage carved stone pendants of this type is generally steady among collectors of decorative Asian arts, though demand largely depends on the quality of the stone and the finesse of the carving. If these items were to turn out to be modern reproductions, synthetic stones, or simple 'in the style of' replicas rather than vintage hardstone carvings, the market value would likely decrease significantly, dropping into the $30 to $70 range. To establish a more precise valuation and confirm authenticity, physical examination by a qualified gemologist, scientific testing such as FTIR spectroscopy or specific gravity tests, and detailed provenance documentation would be required.