A jade and gold necklace, all lightness: a pierced disc of translucent water green, held by a gold-toned wire that passes through its hole and coils into a spiral, on a fine gold-toned chain with round links. The gold warms the green, and the green softens the gold.
In four lines
- A pierced disc of translucent water green.
- A gold-toned wire coiled in a spiral, on a fine gold-toned chain.
- Light and luminous, for every day.
- Five lengths to choose from, 40 to 55 cm.
Water green and gold, a gentle pairing
This jade and gold necklace plays on a light contrast. The disc is a pale water green, almost mint, which the light passes through and which shows fine lighter veils inside the stone. The gold tone, for its part, is warm and bright. Together they make a luminous piece, which lights the face without ever hardening it.
It is the kind of necklace you put on in the morning without thinking and never take off again: discreet over a fine jumper, delicate on bare skin in summer.
A gold-toned wire, coiled in the stone
No glued bail, no claw: the gold-toned wire passes through the hole of the disc, comes back up, and coils several times on itself before forming the ring the chain runs through. It is a simple, solid jeweller’s move, which leaves the stone entirely free and visible on both faces.
The disc moves slightly at the end of its wire and returns the light at every movement. The chain, with fine round links, stays in the background: it is the stone you look at.
Which length to choose
Choose the length in the drop-down above the buy button; it is measured clasp included. At 40 cm, the disc sits at the base of the neck, as a choker. At 42 or 45 cm, it falls between the collarbones, a much worn length. At 50 cm, it comes down towards the top of the neckline, and at 55 cm, it is worn over a collar or a jumper.
If in doubt, 45 cm suits most necks. For a gift, it is the safest length. Giving a piece of jade jewellery.
What to wear it with
The gold tone goes with warm shades: a white shirt, a camel jumper, a beige dress or a summer tan. It sits well with other fine gold-toned chains, layered, or is worn alone for a plainer effect. Do you prefer it in silver? Its sterling silver version exists too.
Jadeite or nephrite
The word jade covers two distinct minerals: jadeite, often more translucent, and nephrite, tougher. On a disc of this pale green, the eye does not settle between the two, and a mounted stone cannot go on the scale: the record says so plainly. What sets them apart.
Wearing it, and keeping it beautiful
Take it off for the shower, the pool and sport: chlorinated water and sweat dull a gold-toned metal, and a fine chain does not like being pulled. Put on perfume and cream before the necklace, never after. A soft dry cloth is enough for the chain; for the disc, warm water and a mild soap. Never ultrasonic, never steam, never solvent. Store it flat, in its pouch, so the chain does not tangle. Care in detail.
