Olive Opal and Jade Necklace with Carved Nephrite Jade Pendant

Overall Length: 18.5″
Hand knotted olive opal bead necklace with stunning carved jade pendant in the Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture style. The Liangzhu people were sophisticated carvers of Nephrite jade for ceremonial and ritual use. In Chinese culture, jade is especially revered for its connection to immortality and spiritual balance. It is believed to promote healing, harmony, and prosperity, often used in amulets, jewelry, and ceremonial objects. Sometimes mistaken for jade, olive opal is a gemstone unto itself. It is linked to symbolic properties of hope, creativity and emotional balance. .