ABOUT:
I had a "clean out the jewelry box" moment this week and decided to release several pieces from my personal collection.
I love a juicy red garnet. This one is uniquely set with lion paws at each shoulder reaching up to hold the bezel that props up the stone. Nice and chunky ring face and setting and the garnet has a beautiful glow from within. Awesome long pointed claws leading up to the bezel with fur texture as well. Statement piece alone or adds interest to a ring stack.
No hallmarks remain, as they are worn from age, I can only make out the letter A for the maker's mark. It tests at 14k. I purchased this from a dealer in England.
Antique box not included. Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
It is a size 6 1/2. It weighs 5.6 grams.
The ring face is 14mm north south and the paw shoulders are 10mm. It stands 6.5mm off the finger and the garnet is 13x10mm.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
All my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. The garnet moves in the bezel. It clicks when you shake it or tap it. I would think this is something a jeweler could tighten but I don't typically alter my pieces as I didn't find it bothersome. The stone is secure in the large bezel. It deepens in color when on the finger compared to off the hand where the light can pass through the garnet so please note all pics.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned. 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 : )
Thanks so much for looking at my items!
SOCIAL:
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