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The Piece
Auction Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings: 10k, Craft
Country of Origin: Unknown
Brand: Craft
Gram Weight: 7.8 Grams
Metal Type: 10k Rose Gold, .900 - Platinum
Metal Melt Value: $145.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: --
Main Stone: Corundum Ruby
Main Stone Measurements/Color: 1.84 Carat, Beautiful Pink/Red Hue
Accent Stone: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --
Stone Treatment: Corundum Rubies are Lab Grown but have the same chemical properties as a natural stone.
Stone Cuts: Old European Cut
Item Measurements: The ring measures just over .50" north to south by just over .75" east to west including the shoulders of the ring.
Ring Size: 10.75
Sizable by your local jeweler: Yes
Notable Features: This beautiful ring would have been handmade during the Art Deco era. It is sized at 10.75 and is meant to be worn as a Men's ring. The ring is made out of solid 10k Yellow gold, the lower purity of the gold allows for the band to take some wear and tear on a Men's finger and not get bent out of shape. It is Platinum topped around the Ruby to accent the center beautiful stone. The center stone is a lab grown Corundum Ruby. It features a beautiful pink to reddish hue throughout the stone and is cut in the Old European form. The sparkle from this beautiful stone really grabs the eye. The band of the ring includes a classic Geometric riveted pattern down the shoulders. Please don't miss your chance to own this very special part of history.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. The stone has a couple of very small flea bites to the facets. This does not take way from it's value.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Rubies are one of the four precious gemstones, and are prized for their pink to blood red colors. The most valued hue of ruby is called blood-red, or pigeon blood, for the bright, rich hue it exhibits. The color of a ruby comes from the element chromium. Rubies have adorned royal and religious jewelry for centuries, and were especially esteemed in Asian countries like China and India, where they were thought to bring good fortune. Rubies are graded by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Rubies are often also evaluated on the basis of their geographic origin.
