ABOUT:
Always amazing to behold the glow of 22k gold - this almost 92% pure gold ring has a very primitive hand made appearance, almost like the ancient roman rings we see in the market, but I'm not sure when it was made. It has an antique stamp inside for 916 - the numerical hallmarking system used in many countries for gold, in this case representing 22k.
The scalloped ring face is hand tooled with a starburst design and textured halo. Linear details continue at the shoulders. Unique and interesting to wear and stack as it kind of combines a wide band or stacker and a signet into one.
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, just slightly over. The ring face is 8.7mm north south. It weighs 3.2 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
NOTE that because of the softer high carat gold, it is rippled at the back with a crack to the gold. This is seen and felt, as seen in photos - priced accordingly and sold as is. I decided not to have this repaired because so often people size rings after purchasing so rather than have the area worked on and then re-worked, a buyer planning to have the piece sized by their local jeweler could have the area smoothed over as part of that process and only alter the piece once which is typically preferred.
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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