Elevated Elegance: A Vintage Fifties Aquamarine Ring

This Vintage Fifties cocktail ring is not only remarkable for its stunning, untreated aquamarine of approximately 16 carats but also for the extraordinary height of its setting. The elevated design makes the piece captivating from all angles, not just from above, inviting intrigue and admiration. The aquamarine's profound colour and pleochroism, accentuated by the 18K white gold setting, emanates a sense of nostalgia and wonder, reminiscent of the era's esteemed craftsmanship. Serving as the March birthstone, this ring offers a blend of historical elegance and personal significance.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
See also: Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1950
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Material
18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
One aquamarine with an estimated weight of ± 16.00ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Although today it is a very common practice to treat aquamarines to intensify their clarity or colour we think there is a very big chance that this stone has not been treated. It has a beautiful pleochronism and has THE color that aquamarine used to be known and wanted for.

Birthstones
Aquamarine is the birthstone (or month stone) for March.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,48 cm (0,58 inch) x 1,53 cm (0,60 inch), height 1,25 cm (0,49 inch)
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Weight
8,30 gram (5,34 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 50 & 16 , Size USA: 5¼ , Size UK: J½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
22118-0274

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