I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world. Some examples seen in the last photo - thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Such a delicious satin / brushed / matte finish to the gold work on this swirling feather ring. The bypass shank curves towards the ring head which has two swirling and engraved feathers set with a line of 3 old mine single cut diamonds in prongs at the center. At each end is an additional bezel set old cut for an added glint of sparkle.
Unique design with the swirling feathers but I really love the after market satin finish. The piece has older hallmarks for 18k gold with a letter stamp so it is an older piece, but appears to have had the satin finish done in the modern era because it's done over the hallmarks and shows no wear. The result is that softer matte finish texture which looks beautiful in a stack with higher shine pieces.
We do know it is an older piece and not a modern reproduction because we can see the age appropriate / organic wear to the setting which is still stable, but would not show any of this wear that takes years and years to occur if it was a new piece made just in the old style.
Found in Spain, I love it for its unique design and beautiful finish.
Color, movement and sparkle! Beautiful fabrication and quality to this three stone ring that has the center natural emerald flanked by a chunky old mine cut diamond on each end. The stones are set at an angle and tie in with the sloping shoulders of the bypass band.
Antique box not included.
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7 1/4
Weighs 2.75 grams. The ring face is 21mm north south.
The diamonds are small, 1.7 to 2.2mm each.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Some wear to the back of the shank where it has thinned from being on a hand for many years but it is still stable and workable. Some wear to the prongs to the three diamonds at the center, one inside edge prong is completely worn back but each stone has enough prongs with length surrounding it on all sides so the stones do not move. We expect to see this on pieces of this age. Typical antique old cut diamonds with some slightly freeform shapes, frosty girdles and some frosty natural inclusions that extend throughout some of the stones. They are small so they add a wonderful glint of sparkle but under magnification you can see that they are typical old cut antique stones and not crystal clear.
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 : )
SOCIAL:
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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
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