General Information:
- US Size: Right between a 5.50 and a 5.75 (the band is ever so slightly out of round (ovalar) but comfortably fits both and is resizable within reason by your preferred jeweler if necessary)
- Total Carat Weight: 0.45 ctw
- Precious Metal Weight: Approximately 1.0 dwt
- Precious Metal Material: Testing at 66.5% purity, which technically is 16k; trade standardization puts this amount at 14k gold.
- Dimensions: 2.98 mm north to south; ~2.66 mm rise from the finger (depth) at the highest point on the face (central ruby); shoulders taper from ~2.79 mm at the end of the ruby row to 1.70 mm at the base of the shank
- Weight: A comfortably lightweight 1.53 grams
- Markings: A very, very worn maker’s mark is present but now illegible
- Era: Stylistically, this band reflects the aesthetic of the late Edwardian period (c. 1910s) as well as the early Art Deco period (c. 1920s), comfortably dating it to about 1920. Even though we suggest these findings from our years of honed expertise, identification techniques and extensive professional research, it must be noted that without knowing an exact provenance, we cannot conclusively determine this piece’s exact timeline or its precise origins.
- Buyer Notes: This ring is delicate, wholly lovely and feminine, and is a relic of a golden period in history. It is something of a rarity, with no exact comparables on the market at the time of this listing. It does show commensurate wear, which is to be expected of a jewel affectionately worn for over 100 years. These characteristics are pictured, described, and noted, and the pricing reflects their presence. These can be improved or restored by your jeweler post-purchase if the imperfection is not a quality you cherish in antique jewelry.
Specifications:
- Center Stone Type: Ruby
- Center Stone Count: Seven (7)
- Center Stone Dimensions: 1.90 x 1.90 x 1.2 mm; 2.02 x 2.02 x 1.5 mm; 2.18 x 2.18 x 1.6 mm; 2.45 x 2.49 x 1.8 mm; 2.16 x 2.16 x 1.5 mm; 2.50 x 2.50 x 1.5 mm; 1.80 x 1.60 x 1.2 mm
- Center Stone Carat Weight: 0.040 ct; 0.056 ct; 0.070 ct; 0.101 ct; 0.064 ct; 0.086 ct; 0.032 ct = 0.45 ctw ( corresponding to the measurements above)
- Center Stone Shape: Old Square Step cut
- Center Stone Color: pinkish with slight purply undertone
- Center Stone Clarity: translucent
The Story:
Crafted by hand sometime between the late Edwardian period through the early Art Deco years, this channel band shows characteristics of both eras, embodying the sweet elegance of the 1910s as well as the strong geometries of the 1920s. The face of the band features a stretch of seven square faceted natural rubies, each one showcasing the hand-faceted craftsmanship that predates the perfection of machine-cut gems. When viewed in profile, the rubies charmingly show varying crown and table heights, while both side-faces of the band boast hand-engraved geometricized florals within an arched cartouche contiguous with the arch of the band.
The rubies are of natural origins and are not lab-created as many of the corundums were during this period. Instead, these are of the earth, exhibiting extremely subtle striations of pink tones upon 90x or higher magnification. These variances are not visible to the naked eye, yet exist as a very quiet reminder of Mother Nature. These are set within a scalloped milgrain channel, where no prongs are present to visually separate the stones, which produces a vivid expanse of saturated pink across the finger.
Indeed, this ring shows ample affectionate wear from age and use, manifesting as chips and abrasions to the rubies, some polishing away of the milgrain and one area of loss to the lip of the channel. These imperfections are pictured, some visible to the unmagnified eye and others visible only under intense and focused magnification under a jeweler’s loupe. And yet, these characteristics somehow make the band all the more enchanting, and do not detract from its sophisticated beauty.
As is true with all antique jewels, this ring has a hidden message of love’s endurance. The engraving on both sides of the ring majestically frame the rubies, and carry a secret meaning. These engravings depict the bursting blooms and cyma swirls of the Acanthus plant. Acanthus leaves represent the idea of eternalism, as they are known and beloved for their ability to thrive in graceful immortality even within the harshest conditions, withstanding beating winds, rains and sun. Acanthus plants have been used as a symbol of such fortitude for thousands of years, and are recognizable on ancient Greek and Roman column capitals, in Georgian and Victorian mourning and sentimental jewelry, and even on tombstones and the like. Their deeper meaning of amaranthine devotion is as relevant to loss as it is to the fidelity of partnership within marriage.
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