THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 18k Gold, Diamond
Size: 6, 1 Carat
Era: Vintage
ABOUT:
Chunky and impactful domed wide band / bombe ring with a sort of geodesic dome design on the face with diamond shaped pattern set with brilliant and single cut diamonds. Fun to wear with a great quality hand feel and bright sparkle. I got this in Paris. This isn't as old as most of my pieces but I like geometry in my jewelry and the chunky retro trend that we are enjoying at the moment.
Sturdy piece in buttery French vintage 18k gold.
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
HALLMARKS:
French hallmark for 18k on the back with a goldsmith stamp.
Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring is currently about a size 6, slightly over but does not reach 6 1/4. Weighs 9g so it is quite the golden nugget. Ring face is 14mm north south by 6mm tall of the finger.
The five largest diamonds are 3 to 3.5mm, the smaller ones are 1 to 1.7mm each. I would not remove them for exact carat weights but just using my caliper, honesty, and estimates by millimeter it is a little over 1 carat total weight in diamonds.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Surface wear, nicks and scratches that can catch the light due to the original mirrored finish. One of the diamond shapes along the outside has a rosy, darker iridescent patina. Could likely be polished up but I don't like to over clean my vintage pieces. A few shallow impressions that look like a ripple here or there that can catch the light but it is quite a sturdy piece.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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