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Thousand Autumns

Thousand Autumns — Light Green Jade Ginkgo Drop Earrings

Sale price$84.00

A ginkgo turns gold all at once, and lets go in a week. These hold that week. A gilded leaf sits above a round drop of celadon nephrite. They ride on fine hooks and weigh almost nothing. Autumn's best week, all year.

  • Jade: uniform celadon Hetian nephrite, natural and untreated, from Xinjiang
  • Material: gold-plated sterling silver 925
  • Dimensions: 9 × 9 mm jade, 31 mm drop, 12.1 mm wide, 1.8 g per earring

The Thousand Autumns set continues in a pendant necklace and a bracelet — each sold separately.

Sourcing

Every piece of Zeneuf jade can be traced. Each one is logged under a reference number, tied to a record of where it came from: the artisan who carved it, the variety of jade, how it was treated, and where it was mined. Nothing leaves us sold as simply "jade," and nothing is described on a guess. If you ever want to know more about the piece in your hands, send us your order number and we'll answer from its record.

Care

Jade is one of the toughest stones in common wear, made to be worn every day and kept for years. It asks for very little: take it off before the shower, swimming, sport, or cleaning, and put on perfume and lotion before your jewelry, not after. To clean it, wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and dry it. Skip ultrasonic cleaners and jewelry dips. Keep it in its pouch, apart from other pieces, so harder stones can't scratch it.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping. Most orders ship within 24 hours. Pieces that take more handwork may need 2–3 days before they leave us. Shipping is free on orders of $89 and over, and delivery takes 4–9 business days on average. Every parcel is tracked, and you'll get an email at each step, so you always know where your order is.

Returns. Changed your mind once it's in your hands? No worries, you have 90 days to decide. We've made sending it back as easy as we can: request a return from your account or simply email us, and we'll send your return instructions within one business day. Send the piece back, and your refund follows within days of it reaching us. Would you rather swap it for something else? We'll ship the new piece to you free. And if anything arrives damaged or isn't what you ordered, it's on us, every cost included.

A pair of gold drop earrings with a light green jade stone and a ginkgo leaf design
Thousand Autumns — Light Green Jade Ginkgo Drop Earrings Sale price$84.00
The jade

Authentic celadon Hetian nephrite jade

Each drop is a round of Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China, in celadon, the pale gray-green prized in old ceramics. The stone is semi-translucent with an even color and a soft, waxy glow. The two rounds are cut from the same material and matched by eye, so they sit as a pair. Natural and untreated: no dye, no resin, no bleach, nothing added to the stone.

Jade Type

Nephrite - Hetian

Jade Origin

Xinjiang, China

Jade Color

Light Green

Jade Pattern

Uniform color

Translucency

Semi-translucent

Treatment

Natural, untreated

Design

The ginkgo leaf, worn for longevity

The ginkgo is the tree that will not die out: it survived the ice ages, and single trees have stood for a thousand years. Its fan-shaped leaf is worn for longevity, a wish for a long life and the patience to enjoy it. At the ear, the gilded leaf over a round of pale green jade makes that wish visible without announcing it. It suits a milestone birthday, a retirement, or a mother who has given you many autumns already.

Symbol

Ginkgo and Leaf

Meaning

Longevity

Style & Size

Vintage jade drop earrings that move as you do

A small gilded leaf above a round of pale green, an old motif on a fine hook. They fall 31 mm from the ear and weigh 1.8 g each, light enough to wear all day. Wear them with autumn colors: a camel coat, a burgundy knit, a brown suede jacket.

An earring size guide infographic, featuring a profile illustration of a woman wearing a large hoop earring and a reference table listing drop lengths from 10 mm to 40 mm with style names like stud, huggie, short drop, and statement. @size @shared