Antique 18K Ring with Fine and Rare Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyls circa 1880
Antique ring with fine and 5 fine Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl natural stones set across the finger and interspersed with 10 small tiny rose cut diamonds as accent stones. The estimated weight by our internal gemologist is 2.7 cts. These very unusual stones are well matched and all have a distinct cat's eye or chatoyance. This ancient stone is purported to give good fortune and prosperity to the wearer. Also, this stone is the third hardest stone making it easy to wear every day.
This 18K gold ring with intricate gallery work was probably made in America, circa 1890. This ring weighs 4.7 grams, and is a size 5.25 and can easily be resized.
Today, a preponderance of jewelry is machine made in large factories around the world with abundant and obvious suspensions as to its enduring qualities using not only inferior stones, but also man made stones and treated stones utilizing artificial substances., Alternatively, this antique ring possesses rare natural stones, is well made, and one of a kind.
Please note our model has a medium to large hand size.
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 pieces to be exactly as represented. Each piece of jewelry arrives in a gift-wrapped fine presentation box.
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