Vintage/Antique Solid Platinum Green Apple High Quality Type A Jadeite Ring 7
$ 422.4
Description
Vintage/Antique Solid Platinum Green Apple High Quality Type A Jadeite Ring 7. Keep the ring entirely away from harsh household chemicals, bleach, and ultrasonic jewelry cleaners. It is can be resized and has excellent cut grade with eye clean gemstone clarity. This vintage/amtique solid platinum jade ring features a beautiful natural icy apple green semi translucent cabochon The ring is marked PM for solid platinum, metal purity and has a cathedral setting style, and is from the Retro era (1920-1950). It is can be resized and has excellent cut grade with eye clean gemstone clarity. The ring is perfect for special occasions like engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. Made in Japan, this engraved ring exudes beauty with its vintage charm and high-quality craftsmanship. On a vintage Japanese ring, a standalone "PM" stamp stands for "PlatM" (Platinum Material), a historical hallmark used in Japan primarily before 1960.Because it lacks a modern purity number (like Pt900 or Pt950), a lone "PM" stamp indicates a piece of vintage or antique heritage. Variable Purity: Unlike modern standards that mandate strict numbers, historical "PM" stamped jewelry can vary significantly in purity. Testing usually reveals a platinum content anywhere from 60% to 85% pure platinum, often alloyed with palladium or iridium. The Collector's Advantage: Specialized estate appraisers and buyers like ALLU Jewelry Buyers evaluate these pieces differently. They appraise the ring as an authentic vintage/antique piece, heavily weighting the artistic craftsmanship, era, and the quality of the center gemstone rather than just the raw metal weight. Care Precautions for Your RingBecause a PM-stamped ring is highly likely a mid-century or pre-WWII piece, it requires gentler care than modern jewelry:Avoid Boiling Water: If the jade has a traditional protective finish (like beeswax), never use boiling or very hot water to clean it, as intense heat can shock older jadeite or melt defensive coatings unevenly. Stick to lukewarm water and mild dish soap.Chemical Sensitivity: Vintage platinum alloys can react differently than modern Pt950. Keep the ring entirely away from harsh household chemicals, bleach, and ultrasonic jewelry cleaners.
