Mid-Century Japanese Multi-Color Jadeite Bead and Gold Foliate Ring (c. 1955)

This is a mid-century vintage cocktail ring of Japanese origin, dated back to approximately 1955. The ring is constructed of yellow gold, featuring an ornate organic 'grape cluster' or floral design. The central motif consists of several round, polished jadeite beads in various natural hues, including celadon green, honey yellow, lavender, and mahogany brown. A textured gold leaf with fine veining detail accents one side of the gem cluster. The construction is a typical post-and-glue mounting style common in mid-20th-century Japanese fine jewelry. Regarding physical condition, the item has significant damage as it is missing two visible stones from their respective gold post mounts. One empty mounting shows four distinct prongs or a cup-style seat where a bead once sat. There appears to be light surface scratching on the gold shank and leaf, consistent with age and wear, along with a mild patina in the recessed areas of the foliate elements. The jadeite beads themselves appear to have a good luster and uniform polish, though they vary in opacity. Despite the missing stones, the craftsmanship of the hand-textured gold leaf indicates high-quality mid-century production typical of export-quality jewelry from this period in Japan.