Vintage Italian 18K Two-Tone Gold & Ruby Men's Statement Ring, 11.7g - Size 9
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a magnificent vintage mid-century men's statement ring, masterfully handcrafted in Italy between 1944 and 1968. This heavy-gauge estate piece features an impressive presence on the finger at a size 9, weighing a substantial 11.7 grams of solid 18K gold.
Design Features:
The ring showcases an exquisite late mid-century design, characterized by heavy, stepped vertical ridges cascading down the shoulders into a textured nugget-style shank. The top face measures a bold 14.5 mm in width, sporting a textured radiant-cut border. At the center sits a vibrant red ruby stone, star-set within a contrasting white gold or rhodium illusion plate, topped with a delicate accent pointer setting.
The ring showcases an exquisite late mid-century design, characterized by heavy, stepped vertical ridges cascading down the shoulders into a textured nugget-style shank. The top face measures a bold 14.5 mm in width, sporting a textured radiant-cut border. At the center sits a vibrant red ruby stone, star-set within a contrasting white gold or rhodium illusion plate, topped with a delicate accent pointer setting.
Material and Authenticity:
The metal composition has been verified by both an RF test and the official Italian legal registry stamps inside the band. The interior is clearly hallmarked with 750 (signifying 18K purity) alongside the regional maker mark 40 VA. The lack of the post-1968 five-pointed star certifies this as a highly collectible pre-1968 Italian workshop piece from the Varese province. The center gemstone has been verified using a Presidium Gem Tester II, testing firmly in the ruby/sapphire crystalline range and ruling out glass alternatives.
The metal composition has been verified by both an RF test and the official Italian legal registry stamps inside the band. The interior is clearly hallmarked with 750 (signifying 18K purity) alongside the regional maker mark 40 VA. The lack of the post-1968 five-pointed star certifies this as a highly collectible pre-1968 Italian workshop piece from the Varese province. The center gemstone has been verified using a Presidium Gem Tester II, testing firmly in the ruby/sapphire crystalline range and ruling out glass alternatives.
Condition:
This ring possesses a beautiful, original antique gold finish with a rich historical patina that beautifully highlights the intricate mid-century texturing. To preserve the integrity and value of this estate piece, it has not been heavily machine-polished. The structure is incredibly solid, and the setting remains firm.
This ring possesses a beautiful, original antique gold finish with a rich historical patina that beautifully highlights the intricate mid-century texturing. To preserve the integrity and value of this estate piece, it has not been heavily machine-polished. The structure is incredibly solid, and the setting remains firm.