this beast is such a dream piece — it's a lion ring with out overtly being a lion ring, as it has the trick of appearing much like a dome ring when worn. the face and mane are incredibly detailed and transition from cast details on the head to diamond cut sparkly details throughout the mane
likely dating to the 1940s this piece has had some adventures — it's clear in the photos that there's a slight difference in hue between the slightly rosier hollowed domed band and the brighter yellow tail/head. this is likely from a rebanding repair
this lion's face, especially the eyes, have very chill almost sleepy vibes, which is a wonderful strong, calm vibe to wear. one of the eyes appears slightly more closed than the other, which could be seen as a wink
the white gold collar features engraved and milgrain details accented by small, natural diamonds — the center stone was recently replaced and is a very very slightly different size and color from the other diamonds
head and tail test as 18k, which matches the hallmark on the tail, slightly rosier band tests as a strong 14k, maybe slightly higher
M E A S U R E M E N T S
band is out of round, making it hard to measure the ring on a mandrel. fits like a size 6.25 to 6.5
widest part of the head is the collar, which measures ~10.5mm across
8mm rise off the finger
~2mm ruby
~1.5mm diamonds
weighs 7g
C O N D I T I O N
in good vintage condition
there are strong hints that this ring was re-banded between the head and the tail because the segment between the two is slightly rosier in hue and tests between 14k and 18k
the center diamond was replaced recently and isn't a perfect match with the other diamonds
the natural ruby has some heavier surface wear.
surface scratches, dents and dings throughout the gold, most noticeably on the rosier gold domed band
HEAVY time-earned patina on the inside of the band and underside of the lion's head
the band is an oval shape, likely from a previous adjustment in size, and does not sit flush on a ring mandrel
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