a stunning antique lion gargoyle ring crafted in a rosy 10k gold characteristic of that era, but with a bright yellow bloomed finish, also characteristic of the era. the finish is wearing away on the raised details of the design, which reveals the rosier hue beneath
if you've been looking for a big cat ring that's sweet and dainty, this might be your ring!
unmarked solid 10k + natural old cut diamond + ruby eyes (unsure if they're natural or not)
M E A S U R E M E N T S
size 6
face measures ~12mm north to south
nose rises ~4.5mm off the finger
old cut diamond measures ~1.9mm across
weighs 3g
C O N D I T I O N
in good antique condition with some quirks worth noting:
-fading bloomed finish. the finish is an outer 24k coating that gives the piece. abright, high karat hue, which is very soft and will fade in areas where there's friction/abrasion from wear. most notable fading is on the raised details of the lion's face and it's almost entirely gone from the outside of the base of the band
-the old cut diamond is secure in the setting, but it's set crooked
-eyes are bright red and it's unclear whether they're natural or synthetic
-a heavier scratch on the inside of the band from a previous thorough acid testing to confirm the ring is solid gold and to determine its karat
this is a antique item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved
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