The detachable pendant comprised of two carved and pierced jade plaques, each fitted with pendant hooks and brooch fittings, the larger plaque carved on both sides with mushroom motifs symbolizing longevity, measuring approximately 54.0 by 34.5 by 8.4 mm, the smaller plaque with a carving depicting a melon amongst scrolling tendrils, an auspicious symbol conveying the wish for progeny, measuring approximately 33.9 by 21.9 by .7 mm, the links and surrounds of the necklace designed as ru-yi, representing hopefulness, further decorated with seven round carved jade plaques carved as flowerheads, measuring approximately 12.7 to 12.4 mm, gross weight approximately 260 dwts, pendant length 4 inches, necklace length 32 inches, the chain composed of various sections to allow for variety of wear and the creation of bracelets: two sections measuring approximately 6 inches, three sections measuring approximately 2 inches, and three sections measuring approximately 5 inches, 4 inches and 3 inches. This piece may also be worn as a belt. The two plaques on the pendant may be detached for variety of wear; both signed Webb; circa 1971. With signed box.

David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler by Ruth Peltason, pages 274-275.

In good condition with evidence of minor discoloration to a few of the gold links, not apparent when worn. The two carved jade plaques that are set in the pendant are a medium-deep green color, with one plaque slightly darker in tone than the other, and with evidence of light and dark veining visible under close inspection. The larger of the two plaques is opaque, while the other plaque is considerably thinner and translucent to semi-translucent. The remaining smaller jade plaques are a medium-deep green and semi-translucent to translucent. The necklace bears a nice heft with gross weight approximately 260 dwts. The pendant is detachable and the chain can be separated into different segments for variety of wear, including different bracelet lengths as well as wear as a belt. Length of necklace approximately 32 inches. Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57236 stating that the two plaques in the pendant-brooch are natural jadeite jade, with no indications of impregnation.
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Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 57236 stating that the two plaques in the pendant-brooch are natural jadeite jade, with no indications of impregnation.