Art Nouveau Chinese Jade Ring 24k

Rare and getting harder to find Antique Art Nouveau jade ring.  Detailed with a caricaturesque face flanking the jade with emerald eyes.

Jade, particularly in Chinese and East Asian cultures, has been revered for centuries. It symbolizes purity, longevity, wisdom, and power.

• Measurements: 14.5MM tapering to 3.8 MM Wide
• Metal: 24k yellow gold
• Markings: Chinese Markings 24K SUIIWO
• Weight: 9.7 grams
  
• Jade: 12.5 x 9.1MM Untreated
• Period: Intaglio Circa 1910
• Finger Size: 7.5 (inquire about sizing)
• Condition: the emeralds show much wear due to age.

Art Nouveau artists were drawn to jade for several reasons:

• Color Palette: The soft greens, sometimes accented with other colors like lavender, white or brown, complemented the earthy and natural aesthetic of the style.
• Texture and Carving Possibilities: Jade's density and workability allowed for intricate carvings, fitting with the Art Nouveau emphasis on detailed craftsmanship.
• Exoticism: The growing internationalism of the late 19th century made Eastern cultures appealing, and jade became a symbol of that allure. Art Nouveau artists and patrons had a fascination for oriental aesthetics and themes.
• Natural Motifs: Look for jade incorporated into designs featuring:
  • • Flowers (lilies, irises, orchids, poppies)
    • Insects (dragonflies, butterflies, beetles)
    • Birds (peacocks, swans)
    • Figurative Representations (especially women with flowing hair, nymphs, and goddesses).