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