24ct Gold Jade Ring
Remarkable vintage ring with an apple-green jadeite cabochon set in 24 carat gold. It's heavy. Crafted in rich, buttery yellow gold with elegant wire-work shoulder accents and wide double-claw mounts. London hallmarks date it to 2001, and confirm the gold purity of at least 999 parts per 1000.
Jadeite is one of the two gem materials commonly referred to as jade (the other being nephrite). It held a very special significance in ancient China, over and above the purely ornamental. With perceived spiritual and magical qualities, the stone was being carved and worn, even transported thousands of miles, as far back as the neolithic period, and whole suits were made of jade plaques during the Han dynasty (206BC to AD 220) utilising the stone's otherworldly magic to preserve the bodies of the dead. The fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912 prompted the removal of huge quantities of jade (amongst other treasures) from China to the west, and, by the 1920s, some of the major design houses had began to incorporate carved jade into their Art Deco creations (looking at you, Louis Cartier).
Era: Contemporary, 2001
Head: 19.2mm by 15.3mm
Ring size: M 1/2 or 6.5 US. Resizable for £35
Stone: Jade (variety jadeite)
Marks: English hallmarks for 24ct gold, London 2001
Condition: Great condition with fine gold patina
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Condition
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