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Zorab Creation Pink Jade and Sapphire Diamond with Gold Bunny Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
An affectionate blue-eyed spring bunny comes to life with Zorab's 17.94 Carat Pink Jade creation
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...

Jade Ring Emerald Green Art Nouveau Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
The lush emerald-green jade cabochon set into this hand-fabricated 18K yellow gold mounting is so
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Floral Carved Jadeite 1930s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
art, and that included jade jewelry. It is quite common to find jade in Art Deo pieces, and this ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Jade Ring "Moss in Snow" Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This extraordinary ring features a large (19.4mm x 15.5mm) cabochon of natural and untreated white
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Ring Apple Green Jadeite Rare Gump s Icon
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
luminous light apple green cabochon of natural jadeite jade. Crafted in 14k yellow gold and fully
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1990s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gent s Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated Jadeite
Located in Northampton, MA
14K yellow gold, this one-of-a-kind ring is hallmarked for Los Angeles jeweler George Barmache and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Edwardian Jade Ring Bright Apple Green Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
: the shank, the four prongs that hold the jade in place are yellow gold. Please keep in mind I see no
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Men s Jadeite Jade Ring GIA Certified
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northampton, MA
ring features a gorgeous ribbed-gold band crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and set with a 10.87 mm x
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Lavender Jade Ring Midcentury Certified Untreated by Ming s
Located in Northampton, MA
14K yellow gold features a magnificent and luminous bright lavender oval bullet-shaped cabochon of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Pair Mother/Daughter Jadeite Jade Rings Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
together as a pair. Each ring has was hand-fabricated in 18K white gold with 18K yellow gold accents
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Vintage 1970s Singaporean Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vintage Imperial Jade Men’s Ring Natural Jadeite Untreated 14 Karat Gold Dome
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1960s Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Gemstone: Natural Jadeite Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Vivid green
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Vintage 1960s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade Ring, Baden Foss, circa 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
of tiny old single-cut diamonds, this 14K yellow gold ring is such a great example of jewelry from
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Estate Diamond and Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This refined Estate Diamond Jade filigree cocktail ring is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Jade Ring Emerald Green Certified Untreated Circa 1960s
Located in Northampton, MA
yellow gold ring features a hand-carved, fluted cabochon of luscious, translucent deep emerald green
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Lavender Jade Ruby 64 Diamond Necklace Earrings 17 Carat Jade Ring Suite Parure
Located in New York, NY
ring each with gorgeous Lavender Jade oval cabochons with a 17 Carat Jade Cabochon in the ring. The
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gem Flower Cluster Ring with Cabochon Cut Stones in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-gemstone cluster style flower ring in 14k solid yellow gold. Featuring a lustrous pearl
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1990s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Jade Diamond Nugget Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Oval cabochon cut jade measures 12mm x 9.75mm (estimated at 6 carats), accented with 6
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Jade and Diamond Ring circa 1980s Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This vintage (circa 1980s) 18K yellow gold ring is sleek and timelessly classic. The focal point of
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Black Jade Saddle Ring with Malachite
Located in Northampton, MA
untreated black jadeite jade ring that is capped with a 14K yellow gold bezel featuring a pierced geometric
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Malachite, 14k Gold

Oval Shape Amazonite Cab Emerald Round Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
9 mm. with a Round Emerald Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold bezel...Ring
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2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amazonite, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Demantoid Garnet Ring Victorian Era
Located in Northampton, MA
yellow gold setting. The ring dates from around the turn of the previous century but it lacks hallmarks
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20th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, 14k Gold

Ming s Jade Ring for a Man
Located in Northampton, MA
nephrite jade cabochon of russet and tan with a stripe of black. It's spectacular because it's so fully
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Band Ring Ming s Hawaii Circa 1950 Mint Condition Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This mint-condition early Mid-century 14K yellow gold band ring features a 10.6 x 7.7mm cabochon of
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Carved Jade Saddle Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
You've seen a jade saddle ring: a simple band of gold or silver that wraps around your finger with
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Certified 3.2Carat Type A Burmese Jadeite Jade Ring with natural diamonds
Located in Singapore, SG
Our vintage-styled Burmese Type A Jadeite Jade ring features 3 natural diamonds on each side and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Green Burmese Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Saddle Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
carving. It is polished to a brilliant shine. The saddle is enhanced by 18k yellow gold rims and lining
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glassy Jade Ring Midcentury Highly Translucent Certified Untreated Size 10
Located in Northampton, MA
Burmese jadeite jade bezel set into a spectacular and substantial 14K yellow gold mounting built by the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Certified Untreated Red Jade Ring from Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
was very excited when I found this 14k yellow gold men's ring from the 1960s featuring a large
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Plump and Slightly Eccentric Lavender Jade Ring Mid-Century Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Plump and slightly eccentric, this lavender jade ring from the 1950s features a plump oval cabochon
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 15k Gold

Berca One-of-a-Kind 22Kt Natural Green Jade Oxidized Brass Gold Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Contemporary Cocktail Ring Featuring a 22 Carat Natural Green Jade Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Brass

One-of-a-Kind 20 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Oxidized Brass Gold Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Contemporary Cocktail Ring Featuring a 20 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Brass

One-of-a-Kind 27 Carat Natural Green Jade Oxidized Brass Gold Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Contemporary Cocktail Ring Featuring a 27 Carat Natural Green Jade Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Brass

Vintage 14K Gold 4.0ctw Ruby Sapphire Diamond Jade Domed Xmas Tree Pyramid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage cocktail ring that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Berca One-of-a-Kind 22Kt Natural Lavender Jade Oxidized Brass Gold Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Contemporary Cocktail Ring Featuring a 22 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Brass, Gold

Vintage Water Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
jade is untreated jadeite from Burma (Myanmar). This is a powerfully beautiful statement ring that is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Important Imperial Jadeite Jade 20 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 20 karat yellow gold this ring features a very important Jadeite Jade oval cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Natural Jadeite and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Accompanied by report from Stone Group Lab stating the two marquise cabochon-cut jadeite to be
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Jadeite Diamond Dome Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold dome ring set with one oval cabochon apple green jadeite measuring 14x9mm
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Untreated Apple Green Jadeite Jade ring with Unique Engraved Band
Located in Northampton, MA
. But there it is: poetry, etched in high-karat gold. This jadeite jade ring was created as a labor of
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2010s Unknown Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

55 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Cab Amethyst Round Cabochon 14 Kt Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carats with a Round Amethyst Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold bezel...Ring shank
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Natural Ruby Cabochon Solid 14 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Cabochon oval shape 11 x 9 mm size set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt
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2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified 18K Gold 2.44ctw Myanmar Jadeite 1.04ctw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Gold Jade: Natural, Jadeite, green, Untreated, cabochon cut, 2.44 carats, 10.84x12.70x2.14 mm Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Ring in 18k Gold with 26.64cts Nephrite
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
cocktail ring was part of the Peretti Signature collection, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jadeite Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
Created in rich, buttery 18K yellow gold and jade, this ring was created by hand near the end of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan More Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Fabulous Seventies Hopi Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
motif, this fabulous seventies ring is all about color. Suggesting the crown of a hopi crown dancer
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 1970 Milano Jadeite Ring 18 Kt Gold 10.32 Ctw Sapphires and Diamonds
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
revival in solid 18 karats yellow gold. The entire surfaces are worked with intricate brushed, burnish and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Victorian Jadeite and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian 18 karat yellow gold, jadeite and diamond ring, set in the center with a cabochon jadeite
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Antique 1880s Late Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Oval Cab Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
yellow gold...Ring shank is also in 14 kt solid yellow gold now in american size # 7,but we can easily
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Vintage 1980s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved Cushion Shape Natural Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Oval Cab Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
yellow gold...Ring shank is also in 14 kt solid yellow gold now in american size # 7,but we can easily
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Vintage 1980s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Ring from Lightning Ridge is Understated Until It s Not
Located in Northampton, MA
: it's black. It could pass for a black jade ring. Until, that is, you move our finger. And suddenly a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

3.87 Carat Columbian Emerald, Diamond and Jadeite Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick, in 18K Yellow gold 6,7 gram
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. Inlaid Black Jade and 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. in 18K with inlaid black jade, circa 1982. In the '80's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Jadeite Ring Certified Natural and Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This sleek and simple mid-century 14K yellow gold ring features a rich, orangy-red cabochon of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Red-Brown Jadeite Cabochon Pendant on Snake Chain in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, features a smooth 18x13 cabochon of nicely mottled reddish-brown jadeite. Instead of a bezel, the stone is
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Jade and Garnet, Diamond and Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged locket is ornamented with a oval cabochon cut jade panel. A central 18k yellow gold bezel set
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Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Green Jade Diamond Halo Pendant W/ Fine Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Bright Apple Green Color - 9.4 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

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Jade Cabochon Ring Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of jade cabochon ring yellow gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of jade cabochon ring yellow gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of jade cabochon ring yellow gold over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, Alexey Gabilo and Marlo Laz are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of jade cabochon ring yellow gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 48 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Jade Cabochon Ring Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of jade cabochon ring yellow gold starts at $330 and tops out at $48,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,985.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.