Fine harlequin jade ring set with high quality jadeite and accented with diamonds in 18k.

The ring is a jade statement piece with carvings in green and white jade, and cabochons in red, lavender, and icy jade.

Modern attempts to force the harlequin ‘colors of jade’ to flair are many but few actually translate to joy, with most a mishmash of intent and injury.

The colors of jade are not naturally complementary but must be managed through symbolism and ingenuity.

In this large ring, every jade slotted in place is key to the mise-en-scène, chasing to life a pair of goldfish amid ‘bubbles’ en cabochon.

The positioning of the carvings and cabs has a way of pulling disparate elements into effervescence, making this one of those bucolic statements seen in imperial treasures of court and courtesan.

The ring poised on the finger is a thing in itself.

All stones are set as if thrown into an open work, in white gold this piece in person has the imprint of a fancy Edwardian ring, Art Nouveau stirring in its cup.

This jade ring is very well designed, well crafted, and very lovable.

The ring’s face measures 35mm by 32mm.

Diamonds weigh 1.3ctw.