Gent's Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated Jadeite

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Gent's Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated Jadeite

About the Item

A rare and gorgeous men's natural and untreated jadeite jade ring from the Midcentury. I look at the stone and see purple jade; deeper than lavender. But an astute client wrote me and remarked that it looked more like "denim" to him than purple. I thought, denim? Like jeans? Then I realized, there must be a specific color called denim. I still think the jade looks purple. But I also think it does look like denim, at least the color sample you will see among the images. A more classic jade ring has never been made: from the sculpted, classic lines of the shank itself to the painstaking Florentine finish etched entirely by hand on the shoulders; it's simply an iconic design. Rendered in buttery 14K yellow gold, this one-of-a-kind ring is hallmarked for Los Angeles jeweler George Barmache and dates to 1965. Most people have never heard of this jeweler but I have: three of the finest jade rings in my collection were created by him. His pieces are rare; but when encountered they are always exquisite, featuring the finest quality jade. Here, the 16.7mm x 12mm cabochon of natural, untreated lavender jade is a richly saturated tone the gem lab calls; "grayish violetish-blue." The stone is translucent and has absolutely none of the diluted-with-milk quality we often see with lavender jade. And I'll say it again because with lavender jade it's unusual: this is a translucent stone. The best camera, lenses and studio lighting can't begin to capture the unusual beauty of this ring. The last shot was taken with my iPhone in the window; you can see the bare trees of New England reflected in the stone. But in a way, this image comes the closest to capturing the magic of this ring. Currently a size 8, this ring could be resized by your local jeweler. It ships with a certificate from Stone Group Labs stating that the jade is natural and untreated jadeite from Burma (Myanmar).

Creator:
George Barmache
Ring Size:
8 US, Resizable
Metal:
14k Gold
Stone:
Diamond,Jade
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Weight:
13.6 g
Style:
Modern
Lab Report Available:
SGL 231107G-BPF
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1964
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition. No chips to diamonds, unique texture on band is in tact and the jadeite cabochon is highly polished.
Seller Location:
Southbury, CT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1589121029372