Vintage 1970s British Chrysoprase Ring | Chunky Sterling Silver Statement Ring | Apple Green Chalcedony | Size 7 | Arts & Crafts Revival

A luminous statement ring from the golden era of British studio silversmithing ✧

This striking vintage ring was handcrafted in the United Kingdom in the 1970s and features a glowing marquise-cut chrysoprase cabochon set in a bold sculptural sterling silver mounting. The substantial silver gallery is richly pierced with flowing Arts & Crafts Revival scrollwork — a hallmark of the British studio jewelry movement that celebrated hand-wrought metalwork, organic forms, and natural gemstones.

The chrysoprase displays a mesmerizing deep apple-green glow that shifts beautifully between luminous mint, turquoise-toned green, and emerald depths depending on the light. This natural gemstone is prized for its translucency and rich even coloration — a quality that once caused chrysoprase to be mistaken for emeralds by ancient jewelers.

Marked 925 sterling silver and bearing a maker’s cartouche stamped JL, this ring is beautifully balanced, dramatically scaled, and wonderfully comfortable to wear.

✧ Head measures approx. 1 1/8 inches
✧ Ring size 7
✧ Solid sterling silver, fully hallmarked
✧ Natural chrysoprase chalcedony cabochon
✧ Hand-pierced sculptural gallery
✧ Excellent vintage condition
✧ Ships in the velvet box shown

Chrysoprase — long known as the Stone of Venus — has been treasured since antiquity as a symbol of happiness, prosperity, eloquence, and emotional balance. It is also one of the traditional birthstones for May, making this a powerful and meaningful jewel for lovers of rare green gemstones and timeless craftsmanship.

A bold, radiant piece for collectors of studio silver, Arts & Crafts Revival jewelry, and statement gemstone rings.