{"product_id":"art-nouveau-chinese-jade-ring-24k","title":"Art Nouveau Chinese Jade Ring 24k","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare and getting harder to find Antique Art Nouveau jade ring.  Detailed with a caricaturesque face flanking the jade with emerald eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJade, particularly in Chinese and East Asian cultures, has been revered for centuries. It symbolizes purity, longevity, wisdom, and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 14.5MM tapering to 3.8 MM Wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: 24k yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Chinese Markings 24K SUIIWO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9.7 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJade: 12.5 x 9.1MM Untreated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Intaglio Circa 1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger Size: 7.5 (inquire about sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: the emeralds show much wear due to age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Nouveau artists were drawn to jade for several reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe soft greens, sometimes accented with other colors like lavender, white or brown, complemented the earthy and natural aesthetic of the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture and Carving Possibilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJade's density and workability allowed for intricate carvings, fitting with the Art Nouveau emphasis on detailed craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExoticism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook for jade incorporated into designs featuring:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers (lilies, irises, orchids, poppies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsects (dragonflies, butterflies, beetles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds (peacocks, swans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigurative Representations (especially women with flowing hair, nymphs, and goddesses).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51132950806842,"sku":"RG10114","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/AntiqueJadeJewelry.jpg?v=1755285810","url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/ja\/products\/art-nouveau-chinese-jade-ring-24k","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}