Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton LARGE RARE Natural #8 Mine Nevada Turquoise Solid Sterling Silver Men's Ring
LARGE RARE #8 Mine Turquoise was first mined in Carlin, Nevada in 1929 until its depletion Rare Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco Ring
This is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring
Offers Are Welcome
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Up for sale is a find from a large collection of Turquoise pieces acquired at Auction, an Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton LARGE RARE Natural #8 Mine Nevada Turquoise Solid Sterling Silver Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. This HEAVY 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Antique 1920's Art Deco Solid Sterling Silver Ring is set with a Stunning LARGE 18x13mm RARE Natural #8 Mine Turquoise Gemstone. This #8 Mine Turquoise is of the HIGHEST QUALITY and has Beautiful Sky Blue/Green Color with a chocolate brown/grey matrix. This is all natural Turquoise that is not color enhanced in any way and is guaranteed as such. The #8 Turquoise mine in Eureka County north of Carlin Nevada was discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929 until its depletion. The mine was closed as a result of the discovery of gold in 1976 when the Newton Gold Company claimed the area. In its prime, the Number 8 mine produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise ever found. This Turquoise is Rectangular Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. This turquoise is in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION free of any scratches, cracks, or breaks. This turquoise is held securely by a complete bezel setting. The interior of the ring stamped "OB" which is the hallmark for Ostby & Barton an extremely collectible and sought after antique/vintage brand. Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible. This Solid Sterling Silver Setting has ornate shoulder details. This is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring. The darker oil slick look in the details and recessed areas is the natural patina of the ring that only comes with age. If you would like us to polish the ring further to remove this patina just let us know, it is no problem at all. This ring is in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION and will arrive ready to wear.
This is an Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton Men's Ring not a copy or reproduction.
Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible and highly sought after vintage/antique brand.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 11 1/2 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 29mm tall and 23mm wide. Ring rises 7mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 8.8 Grams (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold: This ring is fully hallmarked "Sterling" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver not plated or layered)
All our Rings will include a FREE Ring Gift Box
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.
LARGE RARE #8 Mine Turquoise was first mined in Carlin, Nevada in 1929 until its depletion Rare Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco Ring
This is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring
Offers Are Welcome
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Up for sale is a find from a large collection of Turquoise pieces acquired at Auction, an Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton LARGE RARE Natural #8 Mine Nevada Turquoise Solid Sterling Silver Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. This HEAVY 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Antique 1920's Art Deco Solid Sterling Silver Ring is set with a Stunning LARGE 18x13mm RARE Natural #8 Mine Turquoise Gemstone. This #8 Mine Turquoise is of the HIGHEST QUALITY and has Beautiful Sky Blue/Green Color with a chocolate brown/grey matrix. This is all natural Turquoise that is not color enhanced in any way and is guaranteed as such. The #8 Turquoise mine in Eureka County north of Carlin Nevada was discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929 until its depletion. The mine was closed as a result of the discovery of gold in 1976 when the Newton Gold Company claimed the area. In its prime, the Number 8 mine produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise ever found. This Turquoise is Rectangular Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. This turquoise is in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION free of any scratches, cracks, or breaks. This turquoise is held securely by a complete bezel setting. The interior of the ring stamped "OB" which is the hallmark for Ostby & Barton an extremely collectible and sought after antique/vintage brand. Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible. This Solid Sterling Silver Setting has ornate shoulder details. This is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.8 Gram (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring. The darker oil slick look in the details and recessed areas is the natural patina of the ring that only comes with age. If you would like us to polish the ring further to remove this patina just let us know, it is no problem at all. This ring is in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION and will arrive ready to wear.
This is an Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton Men's Ring not a copy or reproduction.
Ostby & Barton, Providence R.I. The business was established in 1879 by Englehart C. Ostby and Nathan B. Barton. Ostby perished in the Titanic disaster while his daughter Helen made it to a lifeboat and survived. The company went on to become one of the most famous jewelry companies in the world. Ostby & Barton Jewelry is now an extremely collectible and highly sought after vintage/antique brand.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 11 1/2 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 29mm tall and 23mm wide. Ring rises 7mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 8.8 Grams (0.31 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold: This ring is fully hallmarked "Sterling" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver not plated or layered)
All our Rings will include a FREE Ring Gift Box
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.