On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate jade carved ball for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of
gold,
yellow gold and
14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a jade carved ball from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A jade carved ball from
Tutti Frutti Jewellery,
Fabergé and
Artisan NYC — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any jade carved ball from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
jade version from the 11 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A
round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
ball cut and
mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a jade carved ball, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or
men today than there are for
women.
Figurines and sculptures date back tens of thousands of years to the earliest human cultures. Some of the oldest examples portrayed or symbolized people and animals, such as the famed “Lion Man of Hohlenstein-Stadel” from the Upper Paleolithic era. Rituals may have been performed using these early sculptures and figurines in the belief that they embodied what they represented. Beginning in the 19th century, animal sculpture started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today.
Sculptures and figurines in our modern era are made from a variety of unique materials including gold and silver, and some are adorned with precious and semiprecious stones and more, from jade and opal to diamonds and sapphires. The meaning and use of these artworks have evolved over time, but they remain important cultural objects across the world.
While in the past figurines and sculptures regularly had cultural or historical significance, others were abstract or purely decorative. Many people now display them in cabinets or on shelves in their homes to express their personality and interests, just as they do other decorative objects and collectibles.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of exquisite figurines and sculptures by leading artists and creators such as Salvador Dalí, MOISEIKIN and others.