
V I N T A G E // dragons as armor / 14k yellow gold dragon ring with jade pyramid / size 6
likely 1990s vintage, this 14k yellow gold and jade ring is protection, both literally and figuratively. the design is stunning: a jade pyramid, subtle filigree work on the sides of the setting, and embossed dragons on the shoulders marked 14k SANUK M E A S U R E M E N T S face of the ring measures 15mm North to South jade stone measures 10mm East to West 10mm rise off of the finger size 6 — it can be sized within a few sizes C O N D I T I O N in good vintage condition jade stone is in great condition with some light surface scratching and a few tiny, tiny flea bite chips out of some of the edges (measuring 1mm or less, and only visible when very closely inspected). the stone doesn't come to a sharp point, but it appears to have very tiny facets at the top, so I think this was an original feature, not damage there are some natural veins running through the jade that meet the stone's surface — when they catch the light they look like cracks, but I don't think they are. the surface of th