Vintage Avon “Captured Jade” genuine Oriental Jade 1978 gold electroplate Ring

vintage Avon "Captured Jade" ring, first introduced in 1978. The design features an oval or cylindrical jade stone "captured" between gold-tone bands, often with small clear rhinestone accents, as seen in your picture. ® Avon advertised this piece as being made with genuine Oriental jade set in a heavy gold electroplate band. Avon jewelry from this era is generally considered costume jewelry. Built in sizer would fit a size 5-6 1/4 The stone in the vintage Avon "Captured Jade" ring is genuine jade, specifically a type of natural green jadeite or nephrite, which can vary slightly in color and translucency. The metal setting is typically a gold-tone or gold electroplate base metal, not solid gold. a Avon sometimes used the term "Oriental Jade" in good vintage condition