THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 18k Gold, Ruby
Size: 6 1/2
Era: Early 1900s
ABOUT:
Tall and chunky French antique ring with a large, oval, beautiful pink ruby set into a rectangular ring face that stands tall like a box off the finger. The shank is substantial and remains wide all the way around. Scrolling details at each shoulder offer an ornate design. But my favorite thing about the piece is the delicious gold work where the recesses have a buttery yellow glow and the raised areas have a warm, rosy shine. It's lovely. The ruby I assume is synthetic looking at the color and knowing it was a very popular choice for the period.
French hallmark for 18k, worn but still legible.
Antique box is not included.
A few facet abrasions from age but overall a lovely shine, color and polish to the stone. Beautiful gold work.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring is currently about a size 6 1/2. Weighs 7.6g. Ring face is 11x8mm. It stands 7mm off the finger.
Center stone is 9x7mm.
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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