Featured WOW! 14k Jade ring, my best find yet?

I don't know much about jade but I bought this for $40. This is HUGE weighing in at over 23 grams. As far as I know this is "Moss in Snow" Jade which is quite nice. No damage whatsoever and is carved on both sides. It was originally a pendant because it has a hole at the top. The carving is of a dragon. Someone wanted to wear it as a ring and had a custom frame made for it. I tried it on my hand and it is so heavy lol! I am taking it to a fine jeweler who is very interested in seeing it in person. They have wrote articles on this type of jade before. I am very excited about this find and can't wait to show it to the them!

 

Exciting and wonderful! I'm so happy for you!!!!!!

 

I can't really tell how much gold weight is here. I would guess the stone is at least 20 grams.

 

Then you made your money back and more on the gold itself.

 

pretty, pretty !!!!

 

THAT looks SO GORGEOUS!!!!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU, @spartcom5!!!!!! And I LOVE the setting!!!

 

To give you guys an idea of the size of this ring..... When at the bottom of my finger it goes to my knuckles!

 

Looks like a cat not a dragon.
Love it!

 

That is a lovely large ring. Enjoy it.

 

I'm in love.
Wonderful find and amazing bargain, spart, congratulations!
But if it is too big or heavy for you, I can send you the address of a very good, loving home for jade dragon jewellery.

It is one of those 'forest dragons', mythical geckos, which are regarded as little dragons in Chinese tradition. They are often depicted on eggplants (aubergines), which in this case looks more like an easter egg, but who cares.

The same beasties, two 'forest dragons' on my antique agate and carnelian snuff bottles, the one on the left is sitting on a hand, the other one on an eggplant:

 

It's beautiful! where did you find it?

 

Might be.
But I still see a cat.

 

Dragons are kind of like big cats, except with wings and scales...and sometimes fire breathing.

 

Congratulations for getting this nice piece at a bargain price!!!
Personnally, I'd turn it back to a pendant, way more wearable

 

I was thinking about turning it back into a pendant but don't want to ruin the beautiful setting! Argh I don't know lol I know I could never wear it as a ring.

 

Convert it into a pin/brooch?

 

don't mess with it......put it aside.

 

A jeweller can carefully open the wires holding the jade and remove it without damages, but the leaves will have to remain on the mount...

 

There is still the offer of a jade dragon-loving home.