Minimalistic antique ring:
- Simple - but timeless and elegant
- High rise marquise shaped cabochon tiger's eye gemstone with the subtle shimmery stripes gracing the stone the long or the "right way"
- Double leaf design on both shoulders
- Well worn - the stone has a matte finish from time and use, and the engraving on the leaves is half gone - but that is sure part of the charm in this great old piece.
- A very small dainty us ring size 3 - perfect for a pinky or petite finger
- Ready and waiting for your finger, collection, and/or gift giving
ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True original authentic antique / vintage piece. I am estimating that this is late 1800's to early 1900's in age
METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = Unmarked for metal content - I am guessing that this pre-dates the metal stamping act of 1906. The entire ring is non-magnetic and I am strongly assuming it is unmarked silver - probably sterling silver grade or close to it
CLOSURE/CLASP = x
MARKS = None that I could find
MEASUREMENTS = Stone in the ring is 3/4" long x 1/4" wide - and band tapers to about 2-3 mm wide in the back
US RING SIZE = 3
WEIGHT = 3.4 grams on my scale
CONDITION = Great condition for the age - no damage to mention. Just quite a bit of to-be-expected wear of a piece from this era mentioned above. The stone does have the tiniest little jingle jangle sound to it in the setting - but it is secure
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