Antique Vintage deals Chinese Jade Zodiac Necklace with Many Jade Animals, Rooster, Dogs, Horses, Rabbits, Turtles, Extra Long, From Estate

From an Estate, this is a Vintage Gorgeous Natural Chinese Jade Animal Necklace with 9 Animals. Most are Natural Jade, except for the Turtles, which are Agate. The Large Rooster Pendant is natural Green Jade and is the deals Largest Pendant, a Detailed Rooster on the bottom of the Necklace with 2 Tassels below him. There are a Pair of Dogs in Red Jade, Pair of Pink Jade Rabbits Bunnies, Pair of Agate Turtles and a Pair of Green Jade Horses. All of the Animals look great and are on their original green cord. The cord does show some wear and a little fraying in the back.

Under magnified light, you can see the crystals in the Jade. This is natural Jade and tests as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester. (turtles are not Jade)

From the Estate of a Lovely lady who was married to a General at the Carlisle Barracks US Army War College. She was Asian.

Rooster measures 1.5" long, Red Jade dogs are about 5/8", Pink Jade bunnies about 5/8", Green Jade Horses are about 5/8". I do see a little dust in the crevices, I wiped with a mild cloth, the Jade is smooth, translucent, feels great and is cold to the touch. Necklace is 30" long, slip over your head plus 4.5" Tassels.

Ancient people thought that wearing jade would increase body strength and add longevity. It was thought that jade would protect the kidney, liver, spleen, heart. Jade is an ancient symbol of love and virtue.

The energies of this stone will keep you level headed and patient in any kind of situation.
Jade is also known to be a lucky stone because it will bring energies of love, wealth, and health.