Jade Archer's Ring Lined in Sterling

c. 1750
$880 USD SOLD
Dimensions
H: 1.0" Dia: 1.25"
Materials
Materials
Stone
Silver
Jade
Collection #
CGC001B
Estimated Shipping
$38

Hand-carved of vibrant red jadeite, known as konpi, this 18th-century archer's ring was likely once worn by a gentleman-scholar in northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to protect their thumbs while drawing a bowstring. Over time, these jade rings became fashion accessories and a decorative display of status. This stunning jadeite ring, hued with rich crimson currents due to iron oxide deposits, has been recently lined with sterling silver by a contemporary artisan, adding a modern finish and narrowing the interior diameter to ring size 9.5.

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