THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: Diamond, 18k Gold
Size: 5 3/4
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
ABOUT:
Unique shapes with a substantial footprint! I love the versatility and stackability of gypsy bands, especially the chunky ones that also make a statement alone, and this one is interesting. It is set with three diamonds, the center is a transitional cut marquise stone and on each side we have a pear / teardrop diamond to give the piece a fun geometry. Soft and warm glowing yellow gold from the uniform wear softening the glossy shank and age related patina richening the gold.
I got it in Sweden, no hallmarks remain but sold to me from a reputable source as 18k and tested to confirm. They estimated the diamonds at around half a carat total weight, H-J in color and VS-SI in clarity. One of the diamonds reads a warm very pale yellow under lit magnification compared to the other two.
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 5 3/4, the face is 8.7mm north to south tapering towards the back and stands 3mm off the finger. It weighs a sturdy 5.7 grams. The diamond are about 6.5mm for the marquise and 3.5mm for the pear. Using online estimates by mm I am getting about 0.54 total carat weight in diamond but I would not remove them to get exact measurements.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
All my pieces are preowned and in estate condition. Uniform surface wear, nicks and scuffs to the gold. No chips or nibbles or dark carbon inclusions to the stones. A bit of a more subtle sparkle being flush set into the band. There are no dark spots to the gold, it was just difficult to photograph because it is so shiny and mirrored that it reflects its surroundings, including the trees outside the window. Fun one to wear and stack!
But as with all my estate pieces - Please note this is not a mint condition item. I have additional photos/video besides those allowed here so feel free to request additional.
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