Description
Vintage Ming's of Hawaii Jadeite 14k gold pendant. As far as I know Ming's<br>always sold high quality untreated Jadeite. I didn't know they repurposed<br>antique items but this looks like an antique button repurposed into a pendant by<br>Ming's in the mid 20th century or so. 1.25" tall x 5/8" wide x 2.5 grams.<br><br><br>Ming’s opened in 1940’s by Wook Moon and eventually had retail stores not only<br>in Hawaii but in San Francisco and New York.<br>Ming’s became popular among folks in the downtown area with a store here in Fort<br>Street mall. Some of our clients themselves tell us their memories of Mr. Moon<br>offering no-interest lay-away for modestly paid downtown secretaries and office<br>workers to afford buying a piece every now and again.<br><br>Ming’s became a favorite staple in Hawaiian jewelry as it often featured<br>beautiful Hawaiian and Asian cultural themes.<br>They often featured delicately carved "Off White" pieces, as well as sterling<br>silver brooches, pearl and jade clusters, and gold bangles.<br>Popular themes includes the Peony, Lotus, Chrysanthemum, and Plum Flowers, the<br>infamous “Bird in Plum” and others. Some are said to represent the seasons, or<br>represent the blending of different Asian cultures.
