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Thousand Autumns

Thousand Autumns — Light Green Jade Ginkgo Pendant Necklace

Sale priceS$125.00

People planted ginkgos at temples. The tree outlives the buildings. A hundred years is only its youth. Here celadon nephrite carries a gilded leaf across its face, soft green under gold. The chain adjusts, and the clasp is small. A long life, worn at the collarbone.

  • Jade: uniform celadon Hetian nephrite, natural and untreated, from Xinjiang
  • Material: gold-plated sterling silver 925
  • Dimensions: 18.9 × 16.4 mm pendant, 15.75" (40 cm) chain + 2" (5 cm) extender, 2.5 g

The Thousand Autumns set continues in drop earrings 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.

Thousand Autumns Light Green Jade Ginkgo Pendant Necklace with a delicate gold chain and a gold ginkgo leaf accent.
Thousand Autumns — Light Green Jade Ginkgo Pendant Necklace Sale priceS$125.00
The jade

Natural celadon Hetian nephrite jade

The pendant is Hetian nephrite jade from Xinjiang, China, in celadon: a pale green softened with gray, the color potters spent centuries trying to match in glaze. It is semi-translucent and even, with the satin surface that marks fine Hetian nephrite. A gilded ginkgo leaf lies across the face of the stone. The jade is natural and untreated, with no dye, resin, or bleach.

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 leaf is the emblem of longevity. The tree it comes from has survived for two hundred million years and outlives everything planted beside it, so its leaf is worn as a wish for a long and steady life. Its old name, 'thousand autumns', is a way of wishing someone many years. Set over pale green jade, a stone that itself endures for generations, the wish is carried at the collarbone as a daily reminder to take the long view. Give it to someone you hope to know for a long time.

Symbol

Ginkgo and Leaf

Meaning

Longevity

Style & Size

Vintage jade necklace with an heirloom feel

A gilded leaf laid across pale green stone, in the manner of old ginkgo jewelry. The 18.9 × 16.4 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 in autumn colors: a rust sweater, a camel coat, a brown silk blouse.

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