Vintage Carved Nephrite Jade Animal Pendant Necklace 1/20 12K Gold Filled Chain This is a beautiful vintage necklace featuring a charming, hand-carved animal pendant on a quality gold-filled chain from a known American maker. It is a wonderful and complete piece of mid-century jewelry, perfect for collectors or anyone who appreciates unique, genuine gemstone pieces. * Condition: Good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear. The clasp is secure. Please see all photos for details. * Total Weight: 6.47 grams. * Pendant Size: Approximately 2 cm tall. * Pendant Animal: A stylized, carved animal figure, likely a dog, bear, or a Foo Dog lion. * Chain Length: (Please measure and insert length here, e.g., "18 inches"). * Clasp Type: Spring Ring. About the Pendant Material: * The pendant is carved from genuine nephrite, which is one of the two true forms of jade. It has a lovely olive green color with natural darker mottling. * Please note that like many vintage jade pieces of this type, it was likely treated with a surface wax or polymer to enhance its luster. This is a common and accepted practice for this grade of jade. * This treatment is why a gemstone tester may only register as jade within the untreated carved crevices, as the probe reads the coating on the smoother, polished surfaces. About the Chain Quality: * The chain clasp is marked "1/20 12K GF" and "I.P.S." This indicates it is a high-quality vintage piece.