Art Deco Carved Jade Ring

Art Deco Carved Jade RingExcellent Art Deco era ring set with a round jade panel carved with a simple quatrefoil design possibly representing a lucky four leaf clover. Although the number four itself is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures (the word for 4 sounds like the word for 'death'), clovers are known as "lucky grass" () in Chinese, thus removing the negative connotations with the number four. The ring is crafted in 18 carat gold, made in England and

A clear set of London hallmarks warrant the gold at 18 carat

earthy and warm-toned elements are all classic staples of seventies design and this ring is hallmarked for 1978

2cm (open)

was cut by hand in an age before electric lighting

3mm diameter

as they were also known) were all-the-rage during the latter half of the 19th century

Light surface wear to the sapphire consistent with age

though sometimes a lobster—is based on the Karkinos (Greek: "Cancer")

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Stones: Rose cut diamonds and rubies