14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Jadeite Jade Solitaire Ring

Sleek, bold, and effortlessly elegant, this 14K yellow gold solitaire ring is centred with a striking oval cabochon-cut jadeite jade, measuring an impressive 20 mm x 14.5 mm x 7.9 mm. The jade's smooth, domed surface reveals a rich green hue, with subtle translucency and a glass-like polish that speaks to both its quality and artistry. Framing the jade is a deep, wide, high-polished bezel in glowing yellow gold, contoured with fluid curves that hug the stone and the finger alike. 

The bezel setting not only adds a sleek, modern aesthetic but also offers excellent protection for the jadeite’s smooth surface. The setting flows seamlessly into the high-polished band, creating a unified, sculptural form with no visible breaks or interruptions, an example of clean, minimal design that allows the jade to take centre stage.

Among the two types of jade, jadeite and nephrite, jadeite is the rarer and more valuable, especially in vibrant green hues like the one featured in this ring. Revered for thousands of years, jadeite has held deep cultural significance, particularly in Chinese, Mesoamerican, and Māori civilizations, where it was treasured for its beauty and believed to possess spiritual, healing, and protective properties. In Chinese culture, jade is known as "yu," and is often referred to as the "Stone of Heaven." It has long symbolized purity, wisdom, and harmony, and was historically worn by emperors and nobility as both ornament and talisman. Cabochon cuts, like the one seen here, are the traditional cut for jade, highlighting the stone's texture and colour rather than brilliance. This smooth, polished style enhances jade's serene, glowing quality, an aesthetic that has captivated collectors and cultures for centuries.

• 14K yellow gold
• (1) 20 mm x 14.5 mm x 7.9 mm oval cabochon-cut jadeite jade
• Gram weight is 15.9
• Current ring size is 8.75
• Measures approximately 2.5 cm from knuckle to knuckle and 2 cm from finger to finger
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $5,395.00 (note: may not reflect selling price)

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.