ABOUT:
I adore skinny stackable bands in my own collection. They add a great antique look and they are so fun to layer with other bands.
This Victorian era piece has the smallest bloodstone I have seen - which gives it a minimalist footprint that I love! It is engraved with what was sold to me as two snakes, but also appears to look like an old font letter " S S "
The stone is bezel set on a 14k gold shank that has engravings all the way around the shank.
Found in England. No hallmarks remain but tests at 14k gold.
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 6 1/2
The bloodstone is just 5x3,7mm. Ring face is 4.4mm.
The ring weight is 1.8 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The engravings are worn so the piece was clearly worn and loved which is endearing. The bloodstone has nicks with some loss especially to edges which has beautifully softened over time giving it a very natural stone look. It still completely fills the oval bezel. I love this one for its great antique look.
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. : ) 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 green trees out the window.
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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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).
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