Fei Cui

Vintage Ring with Precious Jadeite Jade and Diamonds in Gold, c. 1975

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Vintage Ring with Precious Jadeite Jade and Diamonds in Gold, c. 1975

Description

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The gemstone commonly called "jade" is a family of very different minerals; the only thing they have in common is that they are green and slightly translucent. The best known are nephrite jade and jadeite jade, but chalcedony and omphacite are also sometimes referred to as jade. However, these different types of jade vary greatly in terms of quality and price. The best quality is homogeneous green, glassy and almost transparent jadeite jade, which is also known as hard jade or in China as "Fei Cui". This is then further divided into A jade, which is untreated or at most waxed on the surface, B jade, which may be bleached or impregnated with synthetic resin, and C jade, which is colored and is already considered an imitation of real jade in China. This ring is therefore a great stroke of luck, as it holds an oval cabochon of "Fei Cui" A jade. The polished stone of more than four carats shines in a fresh green color with a very slight color zoning between lighter and darker areas. An independent expert opinion has confirmed that the jadeite jade is untreated. The ring surrounds the jade with a ring of white diamonds in white gold settings. The lower band and the ring band are made of high-carat yellow gold. We believe that the ring was created in the 1970s.

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Natural jade is considered the most desirable gemstone in China. It is believed that jade promotes health, success and a long life in harmony with nature - which is why high-quality jade is often valued at gold. For many Chinese, a life without a piece of jade jewelry is unimaginable, as it is said to bring balance, harmony, beauty and happiness to the wearer. The tradition of jade processing can be traced back to the Stone Age. The Palace Museum in Taipei in Taiwan preserves some so-called Cong from Neolithic times, ritual objects whose function is still not entirely clear. One of the most famous works made of jade is the jade cabbage, a masterpiece probably from the 19th century. But jade was by no means only used in China to create wonderful pieces of jewelry and works of art. The British Museum in London, for example, displays a deceptively lifelike turtle that was carved from a single large block of jade around 1600 under the Mughal rulers.

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Fei Cui

€ 3,190.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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