ABOUT:
I love a pear / teardrop shaped stone and this one possesses a lovely glow and color with the pale blue gemstone held in a raised sturdy bezel. The chunky 18k gold setting is sturdy all the way around, doming wider at the shoulders to allow a shimmering backdrop to the stone. A versatile stacker with flat north south edges for layering and a nice footprint on the finger. A timeless vintage piece!
Found in France with their control mark, crafted in 18k gold. It is also stamped 750 inside, the numerical hallmark in Europe used for 18k gold. The color of pale blue aquamarine - this one was sold to me as a topaz and it does test on a gem tester in the overlap between topaz and spinel, which it also resembles. It may be a synthetic stone. I am selling it as such with no claims otherwise since I have not sent it off for testing. I purchased it more for the color, and the chunky setting.
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 ring face is 9.2mm north south and 4.6mm tall off the finger.
The gemstone is about 7x5.5mm.
Weight: 5.9g.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
The blue gemstone is in better than most condition with just a few small nibbles to the table facet but overall a wonderful sheen, color and polish. Surface wear to the gold notable due to the sleek mirrored finish, as expected for a vintage, pre-owned piece.
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 : )
I enjoy making my customers happy and matching unique pieces with new homes. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! It means a lot to me that you are visiting my shop! : )
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