Art Nouveau Chinese Jade Saddle Ring 22K with Butterfly

Rare and getting harder to find Antique Art Nouveau jade ring.  Detailed with a butterfly on each shoulder cradling the jade. 

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

• Measurements: 11.1 x 13.9 MM Face tapering to 5 MM Wide
• Metal: 22k yellow gold
• Markings: Chinese Markings
• Weight: 8.2 grams
  
• Jade: 17.8 x 14.7MM Untreated
• Period: Intaglio Circa 1910
• Finer Size: 8 (inquire about sizing)

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).