Jadeite Ring in 14K

Since at least 2950 BC, jade has been treasured in China as the royal gemstone and a connection between the spiritual and the material world. The Chinese character for jade, yu, resembles a capital I with a line across the middle: the top represents the heavens, the bottom the earth, and the center section, mankind. To this day, many people believe that jade protects from harm. The ancient jade of China was what we today call nephrite jade: an amphibolite mineral. Today it is jadeite jade that is most treasured and rare, with a fine texture and translucency and glowing color. Jade is the 12th anniversary gem.

With a warm sunny glow, 14k gold is the standard for fine jewelry, valued in every culture for its beauty as well as its long history as a store of wealth and a symbol of success. Gold doesn’t tarnish, rust or corrode. Pure 24K gold is alloyed with other metals, including silver, copper and zinc, to make it more durable. 14K yellow gold, 58.5% gold, is the most popular alloy in the United States because it holds gems securely and resists wear and scratching. Your gold jewelry will shine for generations.