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Mens Onyx Gold Signet Ring Carved Shoulders
$ 1,550.00
If you love antiques, and you're in London, there is only one place that you absolutely cannot miss, it's called Gray's Antique Centre and it houses hundreds of dealers selling everything from ancient artifacts to art deco gems. Gray's can be found hiding just off of Oxford Street in a lovely terra-cotta wedge of a building in the heart of London's West End (speaking of west ends, the building was built in the 19th century by John Bolding and Son as a toilet factory - hence the nickname 'John' for toilet). Give yourself some time because Gray's has actually spread out over the years and now sprawls over two floors of exquisite dealers. It's enough to make even the most novice antique collector as giddy as a schoolgirl!
I found this ring at Gray's on a Thursday morning. Hand crafted in 15 karat gold, this highly stylized signet ring is set with a smooth, un-carved oval of Onyx. The shoulders of this ring are beautifully adorned with a scroll and arrow motif. This ring is fully hallmarked with the marks for having been made in Birmingham, England in 1874 of 15 karat gold, it also has the makers mark of ‘C.G’. The ring is a size 8 US and weighs 7 grams. The onyx measures 13.4 mm north to south and 10.1 mm across, the overall face of the ring is 15.3 mm north to south and 15.3 mm across, it sits 4.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 4.6 mm at the back of the band.
This wonderful ring is very crisp and super stylish, perfect for a woman or man.
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I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
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I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
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