Certified Grade A Green Jade 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1960s

A large oval cabochon of green jadeite sits at the center of this ring, its smooth polished dome catching light as a single unbroken surface of color rather than individual facets. Molten-looking ribbons of 18K gold wrap around the stone in an organic, free-form pattern, their hammered and textured surface reading as raw and sculptural rather than smooth or symmetrical. The gold doesn't so much frame the jade as seem to grow around it, with open, irregular gaps between the ribbons that let light pass through the setting itself. This kind of loose, nugget-style gold work was a hallmark of 1960s statement jewelry, when designers moved away from precise, symmetrical settings toward pieces that looked hand-formed and organic. The jadeite is certified by Mason Kay as Grade A, confirming it is natural with no dye or polymer treatment; a meaningful distinction for a stone of this size and color. Stamped "18K." Excellent condition; no visible chips, scratches, or damage to the jade.