A striking 9.00-carat marquise-cut cabochon jade stone is featured in this Art Deco-period ring. Set in platinum, the jade is complemented by diamond accents. Known as the “Royal Gem” in ancient China, jade has been favored around the world for weapons, jewelry and art for more than 7,000 years. During the Art Deco period, artisans selected jade for its incredible luster and toughness, and this superb ring is certainly exemplary of those qualities.

Circa 1930