This glamorous vintage 1970's 9ct gold cocktail ring showcases a huge emerald-baguette cut rock crystal gemstone of around 24 carats! Full of fire the remarkable icy white gemstone boasts an incredible brilliance and a crystal clear clarity.
Retro styling on a grandiose scale the ring is crafted in buttery 9ct yellow gold with the high quality rock crystal a wide rectangular shape that completely covers the front of the finger from side to side and stretches to the knuckle in length. It is tightly hugged in 6 double claws with an engraved under-gallery and split shoulders leading to a slim band.
A ravishing mid-century statement cocktail ring in April's birthstone, for the lady who likes to get noticed!
DETAILS:
METAL: 9ct yellow gold
GEMSTONE: tested with the Presdium Gem Stone Tester; colourless quartz (rock crystal) measuring 20x15mm and 10mm deep, roughly 24 carats
HALLMARKS: stamped 'scales & 375' for 9ct gold, 'anchor' for Birmingham and an obscured makers mark
WEIGHT: 13.7 grams
MEASUREMENTS: ring profile stands 11mm from the finger, band 2.4mm wide
SIZE: UK L-1/2, US 6 with sizing available for an additional fee
DATE: 1970's, mid 20th century
CONDITION: in overall very, very good vintage condition showing careful light wear. The gemstone is free of chips and nicks just showing the tiny feathery inclusions you'd expect to see in a earth-mined natural crystal.
Materials: 9ct Gold, Rock Crystal.