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Pretty 1930s Gold & Tourmaline Pink Crossover Ring browse these categories for related items... Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Deco: Pre 1940: Item # 552453 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear By Appointment Albuquerque, NM 505.205.1404 Guest Book $195 Free U.S. Priority Shipping (& Gift-Wrap if Desired) |
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So-called "crossover" rings were introduced at around the start of the Edwardian era and the graceful form was favored for decades, so they're difficult to date. I believe this gorgeous example was crafted in the 1930s, rather than earlier, because the gold is 10k and people made do with less in Depression times. Synthetic stones, although widely used in 1920s Art Deco jewelry, were a particular feature in the years that followed and we have here labatory versions of pink tourmaline and diamond. Synthetic stones, BTW, aren't "fakes" like glass; they're engineered to duplicate the chemical properties of natural stones so faithfully that even a jeweler must perform sophisticated tests to identify them. From a New York estate, this beauty is about a US size 6.25 - 6.75, easily altered since the back of the shank is unadorned. (We state sizes as a range, because different types of measuring equipment vary up to half a size, as do our fingers with temperature and time of day.) The ring's condition, as you see, is lovely, showing only slight surface wear to the gold under very high magnification. The gems are pristine; I can't find a scuff on them anywhere, so the ring must have been carefully stored away for a very long time. It will be a spectacular accent to all the pink clothing so fashionable now and it looks like it's worth more than twice the price. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping and gift-wrap is always free when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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