Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED LaFrance of New York 3ct Window Pane Ruby Hand Milgrained 10k Solid White Gold Men's Ring
BEAUTIFUL 3ct Window Pane Cut Ruby with Superb Color & Clarity
The interior is stamped "LAF" which is one of the maker's marks for The La France Jewelry Co, which was based in Buffalo, New York and was founded around 1899. Their ads from a 1920's Jeweler's Circular described their men's collection as "Solid gold rings of masculine sturdiness, richly carved, holding gems of unusual composition and color."
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EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Up for sale is a recent Auction find, an Antique1920's Art Deco SIGNED LaFrance of New York 3ct Window Pane Ruby Hand Milgrained 10k Solid White Gold Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL NEAR MINT CONDITION. This Original Antique1920's Art Deco SIGNED LaFrance of New York Hand Milgrained 10k Solid White Gold ring is set with an Amazing 3ct 9.5x7.5mm Ruby with the most Vibrant COLOR and SUPERB CLARITY & LUSTER. This ruby is an Unusual Window Pane Ruby. A window pane cut has a flat low profile top with a beautifully faceted underside. This keeps the gemstone low in the setting protecting it from damage. The gemstone tests as a ruby on a Presidium Gem Tester and a reflectometer but still could be a very high quality lab grown ruby. The gemstone has not been removed from the setting for testing so we cannot say definitively it is a natural ruby as it is most likely a very high quality lab grown ruby. A Lab Grown Ruby has the exact same physical, optical, and chemical properties of a Natural Ruby meaning it is as hard and scratch resistant. Aside from some edge abrasions and two nicks this ruby is otherwise iin GOOD CONDITION free of any cracks or breaks. This Classic 1920's Art Deco ring also has great ornate Hand Milgrained detail. Milgrain edging looks so beautiful, appealing and interesting because the beaded patterns is able to make the ring’s edge resemble the edge of a coin. A specialized jeweler's hand tool is used to create interesting texture that is said to resemble tiny beading. The interior is stamped "LAF" which is one of the maker's marks for The La France Jewelry Co, which was based in Buffalo, New York and was founded around 1899. Their ads from a Deco Period Jeweler's Circular described their men's collection as "Solid gold rings of masculine sturdiness, richly carved, holding gems of unusual composition and color." This classic 1920's Art Deco ring also has fantastic Hand Milgrain details accenting the raised details on the shoulders of the setting and around the bezel. Milgrain details look so beautiful, appealing and interesting because the beaded pattern is able to make the area resemble the edge of a coin. A specialized jeweler's hand tool is used to create interesting texture that is said to resemble tiny beading or embroidery. The dark areas on the gold in the photos are not blemishes but shadows and reflections due to the difficulty in photographing the highly polished white gold. This is a a smaller frame ring so please use the measurements in the description and the explanation of the measurements given below along with the scale photo (photo #12) to determine the size and scale of the ring. This ring is fully hallmarked "10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be 10k Solid Gold. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Gold not plated or layered) Aside from a little bezel wear this ring is otherwise EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION will arrive ready to wear.
This is an Antique SIGNED LaFrance Jewelry of NY 1920's Art Deco Men's ring not a copy or reproduction.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 9 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 24mm tall and 21mm wide. Ring rises 4.5mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 3.5 Grams (0.12 Ounces) Total Weight
Gold: This ring is fully hallmarked "10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be 10k Solid Gold. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Gold not plated or layered)
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A Note Regarding Our Shipping Safety: The inside of our shipments is cleaned along with the ring box and packing materials with Tricide 10, a virucidal in an alcohol spray that disinfects and leaves no residue. The rings are cleaned using an ultraviolet UV-C sterilizer disinfection box that sterilizes without the use of any chemicals that might damage the gemstone.