Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Natural Jade and Diamond Cluster Ring
£1,350
Product SKU:
ARB-268
Jadeite and diamond ring, 1920s. What we colloquially refer to as ‘jade’ is actually two entirely different stones: nephrite and jadeite. Nephrite has been used for millennia and is found throughout the world, but jadeite, known in China as feicui, was only discovered in modern-day Myanmar in the 18th century. It immediately came into fashion in the Chinese imperial court due to its variety of colours, which range from an almost bluish white through to lavender and bright emerald green. The bright green variety, coloured by chromium, is the most famous and sought-after variety, and particularly saturated examples were known as ‘Imperial Jade’. This beautiful cabochon of jadeite displays a homogenous, classic apple-green colour, and its 1920s navette-shaped mount was designed around it, perfectly framing it with a millegrained border of sparkling antique circular-cut and single-cut diamonds.
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Place Of Origin |
United Kingdom |
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Stone Type |
Jade: Approx. 2.00 carats total Diamonds: Approx. 0.35 carats total |
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Stone Dimensions |
Central Jade:
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Metal Type |
Platinum |
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Date Of Manufacture |
1910 - 1920 |
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Period Of Manufacture |
Art Deco |
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Condition |
Excellent |
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Signs Of Wear |
Minor wear commensurate with age |
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Band Size |
UK / US (complimentary re-size available) |
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Weight |
grams (gross) |