THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 18k Gold
Size: 7 1/2, 18.2 Grams
Era: Early 1900s
ABOUT:
B is for Beast!
And also for Butter!
The hand feel on this guy is amazing!
A chunky 18.2 grams (! - you have to feel it to believe it) 18k solid gold signet ring with uniquely deep engraved shield design on the round ring face which is engraved with the letter B three times. Carved embossed design at each shoulder. All thick and solid gold with no hollowed out areas, very sturdy hand feel and a wonderful rich buttery yellow gold glow.
Definitely one of my all time heaviest, amazing gold work. And still super legible. It glows like the buttery gold nugget that it is. I wish I was a B! The uniform surface wear that can catch the light due to the mirrored finish in some areas is visible at some areas, but expected for a pre-owned and worn piece of this age.
HALLMARKS:
French hallmark for 18k.
Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring is currently about a size 7 1/2. Weighs 18.2g. Ring face is 16mm, shoulders are 11mm tapering but remaining still thick and wide at 5.5mm at the back.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
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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