Showing superb hand wrought arts and crafts workmanship this incredible sterling silver vintage statement ring showcases a huge 70.00ct cabochon of deeply saturated royal blue Lapis Lazuli with fine gold graining and silver and gold pyrite inclusions. The magnificent natural gemstone is a plump egg shape and set in an Art Nouveau inspired silver setting with swirling silver tendrils, silver beads and Calla Lily motifs.
Steeped in character and demanding attention a super-sized heavy Arts & Crafts statement ring boasting a sought after gemstone that has been treasured since antiquity!
SPECIFICS:
METAL: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: natural Lapis Lazuli 35.64mm long, 20.72mm wide, 12mm deep, roughly 70.00 carats
DIMENSIONS: the face measures 1-5/8"/4cm tall, 1"/2.5cm wide, profile stands 3/4"/2cm off the finger, shoulders 31mm wide graduating to a band 5.2mm wide
RING SIZE: UK R, USA 8.75 with sizing available for an additional fee
MARKS: stamped '925'
DATE: mid-century, 1960's
WEIGHT: 20 grams
CONDITION: in very, very good condition with the silver showing minor surface wear and light tarnish in hard to reach places. The lapis shows the natural inclusions you'd expect to see in natural earth-mined rock. Under close magnification there is a very fine hair-line horizontal crack across the surface of the lapis, it is not visible to the naked eye and doesn't go through to the back so the stone is stable and securely set with no movement
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Free worldwide tracked & insured shipping for all purchases.
* Returns - you can return your item for a refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order and return it within 7 days.
* Discount - find special discount and no added tax on our website at www.mercymadge.com
* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
* Our photographs have been taken in extreme close up to show you every tiny detail. This often means that any flaws or damage which you can see on the photos will be invisible when viewed normally with the eye. This can also mean that the item can appear larger on the screen than it is in person, so please be sure to read our written description to double check all sizes and dimensions.
* Buying a gift? – your item will arrive gift wrapped in a custom Mercy Madge jewellery box. Please note, unless otherwise stated antique boxes in our photos are for display only and are not included in the purchase.
Materials: Sterling Silver.