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Second Act

Second Act — Mutton Fat Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Sale price$68.00

Nobody warns the caterpillar how good the ending is. The change comes, and then air. Here a pink and gold enamel butterfly rests on mutton-fat nephrite, a cushion of white. The stone gives the color a clean field to land on. The chain adjusts, and the pendant sits just below the throat. A soft place to begin again.

  • Jade: uniform mutton fat nephrite, natural and untreated, from Xinjiang
  • Material: gold-plated sterling silver 925 with pink and gold enamel
  • Dimensions: 14 × 14 mm jade, 23 × 14 mm pendant, 15.75" (40 cm) chain + 2" (5 cm) extender, 4.5 g
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.

Second Act Mutton Fat Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace with a gold chain and pink enamel details on a grey background.
Second Act — Mutton Fat Jade Butterfly Pendant Necklace Sale price$68.00
The jade

Authentic mutton fat nephrite jade

The stone is mutton fat nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China: the trade name for the finest white Hetian nephrite, close-grained and semi-translucent, with the greasy, lantern-like glow prized above all other jade. Here it is cut as a smooth cushion of white for the butterfly to land on. Natural and untreated: no dye, no resin, no bleach. The butterfly is pink and gold enamel on gilded sterling silver.

Jade Type

Nephrite - Mutton Fat

Jade Origin

Xinjiang, China

Jade Color

White

Jade Pattern

Uniform color

Translucency

Semi-translucent

Treatment

Natural, untreated

Design

The butterfly, worn for rebirth and freedom

The butterfly is the symbol of transformation, a creature that lives twice, first walking and then with wings. It is worn for rebirth, the change that turns out well, and for freedom, since nothing holds a butterfly down. On a cushion of white jade, the stone of purity and a clear mind, the wish gains a clean place to begin. Its benefit is encouragement for a fresh start. Give it for a recovery, a move, a divorce, a graduation, or any second act.

Symbol

Butterfly

Meaning

Rebirth and Freedom

Style & Size

Modern jade necklace for every neckline

A pink and gold enamel butterfly on a white stone: bright color on a clean ground. The 23 × 14 mm pendant hangs from a 15.75" (40 cm) chain that rests at the collarbone, and drops a little lower on the + 2" (5 cm) extender. Wear it with soft pastels, a white linen dress, or a navy knit that makes the pink stand out.

Necklace size guide chart with a body outline showing chain-length measurements from 16 to 36 inches and a purple table listing chain lengths, styles, and collarbone/bust measurements. @size @shared