18K Engraved Gold and Very Large and Fine Mobe Pearl Ring, circa 1960.
18K yellow gold etched in a swirl like motif centering a very fine and very large mobe pearl measuring 19.4 mm. The mobe pearl is very fine with wonderful luminescence and a clean surface.
This is a vintage ring from circa 1960. It bears no marks, and tests as 18K.
A mobe pearl is a cultured pearl that has a hemispherical dome shape - as opposed to round or spherical. Fine mobe pearls should have a very fine luster with a deep nacre.
The ring weighs 27.7 grams. It is a size 6.5 and can be resized.
All items sold are accompanied by a detailed Statement of Value by our gemologist, as well as all original gemological documentation, if specified in the listing. As always, we guarantee all of pieces to be exactly as represented. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a finely gift-wrapped presentation box.
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