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We have similar Agate and Mid Century items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Agate" or "Mid Century" under our Buy-It-Now items.

Listing Description by: Dayna M.

The Piece

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: Agate

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
  • Length: 24.03 mm
  • Width: 17.55 mm
  • Color: opaque brown hues with grey inclusions
Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Craved and polished cabochon

Ring face measurements:
  • length: 1.12"
  • Width: 0.83"
  • When worn: the ring lifts 0.38" off the finger
Notable Features:
  • handmade during the Mid Century era
  • Composed of 925 sterling silver
  • a huge agate oval cabochon agate stone adorn the center of the ring
  • the stone rests securely in a bezel setting
  • the inside of the band is smoothed and polished for comfortable secure wear.
Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the silver gives the ring an antique quality we believe to be quite lovely. Tarnish can be removed using a polishing cloth.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.

Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.


shipping


Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:

  • USPS First Class

  • USPS Priority Mail

  • USPS Priority Express

International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.



payment


Several forms of payment accepted.



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We have similar [descriptor] and Designer items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "--" or "Designer" under our Buy-It-Now items.

Listing Description by:

The Piece

Markings: --, tested, and guaranteed

Main Stone: --

Main Stone Measurements/Color:
  • Diameter: --
  • Color: --
Accent Stone: --

Accent Stone Measurements/Color: --

Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: --

Item Measurements:
  • Wearable length: --"
  • Chain width: -- mm
Notable Features:
  • Made with designer craftsmanship and quality by a talented silversmith
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  • When worn, the necklace sits [enter where] on most people
Damage: Age appropriate wear.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

This piece is made with designer craftsmanship and quality.

STONES

METAL WORKING TECHNIQUES


shipping


Domestic US: All items ship within one business day of receiving payment. Pricing on single and multi-purchase transactions can be seen below:

  • USPS First Class

  • USPS Priority Mail

  • USPS Priority Express

International: All packages are sent via USPS and pricing is based on buyer location. We do not undervalue packages for customs, please do not ask us to do so. What you pay is what we will claim on your customs form. Please take this into consideration before placing your bid.



payment


Several forms of payment accepted.



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The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different c
The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and innovative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today. Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different c