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Holding Court — Green Jade Dragon Drop Earrings

Sale priceS$168.00 Regular priceS$225.00

In Chinese art the dragon always chases a pearl — the old picture of power. Here the chase hangs at the ear: spinach-green nephrite below, a freshwater pearl above. Power, held lightly and never set down. They are long, and they move like they mean to. Worn by the one the room waits for.

  • Jade: uniform spinach green nephrite, natural and untreated, from Russia
  • Material: gold-plated sterling silver 925, set with pearl
  • Dimensions: 8 × 8 mm jade, 48 mm total drop, 3.5 g per earring
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 dragon drop earrings with green jade beads and small pearls dangling from delicate chains.
Holding Court — Green Jade Dragon Drop Earrings Sale priceS$168.00 Regular priceS$225.00
The jade

Genuine spinach green nephrite jade

The round at the base of each drop is spinach green nephrite jade from Russia, deep and even in color, semi-translucent at the edges, with the fine black iron specks that mark natural spinach nephrite. Above it hangs a freshwater pearl. The two jade rounds are matched from the same material. Natural and untreated: no dye, no resin, no bleach. Set in gilded sterling silver.

Jade Type

Nephrite - Spinach Green

Jade Origin

Russia

Jade Color

Green

Jade Pattern

Uniform color

Translucency

Semi-translucent

Treatment

Natural, untreated

Design

The dragon and the pearl, worn for power

The dragon is the symbol of power, strength, and command, and in the old paintings it always chases a pearl, which stands for wisdom, the thing power is meant to be reaching for. Together they are worn for power held with judgment. Green jade below and a pearl above put the whole picture at the ear. Their benefit is presence, a reminder of your own authority on the evenings that call for it. Give them to someone stepping into a bigger role.

Symbol

Dragon

Meaning

Power

Style & Size

Modern jade drop earrings from desk to dinner

A pearl above a green drop, a long modern line with a little movement. They fall 48 mm from the ear and weigh 3.5 g each, light enough to wear all day. Wear them with a black blazer, a white shirt, a deep green dress for dinner.

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