Ancient Chinese Bird Crane Phoenix Carved Muttonfat Jade Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Designer Ring
Description: Repurposed in the 1970s, this large piece of antique muttonfat jade was fashioned into this large freefom 18k gold ring with three large (treated) yellow diamond accent stones. Fully carved on both sides, we believe the jade is Qing era & the ring was made by prominent designer Andrew of Scottsdale for a Hawaiian client back in the 1970s, retailing for $16,000 (see pics). We DO NOT have the receipt shown in the images, but we have examined & tested the item to confirm the stated info is correct. It was photographed in natural lighting here, with no spotlights or filters. A once-in-a-lifetime treasure!
Weight or Size of Gemstones: One 40 X 25 X 11mm piece of double sided carved jade. Three 3.5-3.8mm round full cut SI clarity yellow diamonds totaling approx. 0.20ctw.
Approx. Dimensions or Size of Item: Size 9, presentation is 1-1/16 inch X 2-1/6 inch & it sits 9/16 inch high on the finger
Metal: 18k yellow gold (tested)
Hallmarks: Not marked
Weight of Item: 43.4 grams
Circa: 1970s w/ Qing Era jade
Provenance: Estate
Please Note: Jade is often treated, and while we find no evidence of treatment here it may be undetectable without a large gemological laboratory.
Listed by: CHRIS / NMITT 35594
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No chips, cracks or breaks to the jade noted & diamonds look fine. Gold shows a minor bit of light surface wear that a buff from a jeweler would remedy (texturing disguises most).