Jadeite ring
Calabash-shaped pendant of tourmaline with a jadeite knot
A Yellow Jade Phoenix
Belt with Figures |
Qing Dynasty The hoof-shaped ring is unadorned, made of translucent jadeite of a nice color. Originally, rings were used by court ladies of ancient times to ward off evil spirit and later evolved into women's ornaments. The rings worn by the Qing-Dynasty empress and concubines were mostly made of gold, platinum and jadeite, with some inlaid with precious stones, pearls etc. |
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