Mid-Century Modernist Jade Ring silver swirled figure-eights at the shoulders

swirled figure-eights at the shoulders

and they've been a motif in the decorative arts since the Chinese Shang dynasty (1766–1122 BCE)

the gallery beautifully openworked to allow light in behind them to accentuate their brilliance and colour and the shoulders featuring deeply carved scrolls

Era: Vintage

Built in pinchbeck

Mid-Century Modernist Jade Ring silver swirled figure-eights at the shouldersCool mid century modernist ring dating from the 1950s. The angular split shoulders frame an olive green nephrite jade cabochon in a simple bezel setting. Crafted in 14 carat gold, it's a masterwork of minimalist design with clean edges and crisp angles. Era: Mid Century, circa 1950 Head: 12mm by 9mm Ring size: O 1 2 or 7. 5 US. Resizable for 35 Stone: Jade (variety nephrite) Marks: Stamped 14k Condition: Great vintage condition