
Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton Natural RARE COLORFUL Natural Dendritic Agate Solid Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Men's Ring
This ALL Natural Dendritic Agate Resembles a SEA FERN or LIGHTNING
This Dendritic Agate has RARE ORANGE & CHOCOLATE COLORS
Rare Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco Ring
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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 Natural RARE COLORFUL Dendritic Agate Solid Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Men's Ring. This Antique 1920's Art Deco Solid Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Plated Ring is set with a Fantastic 16x12mm Dendritic Agate gemstone that is all natural and guaranteed as such. The pattern in this agate resembles a SEA FERN or LIGHTNING. This Dendritic Agate has RARE ORANGE/CHOCOLATE COLORS, most Dendritic Agate has Black/Grey Dendrites only. This Dendritic Agate is a Flat Cabochon Cut.. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. The patterns in this agate are formed completely by nature and are guaranteedas such Dendritic Agate is an almost transparent chalcedony with dendritic tree or fern-like inclusions of iron or manganese. The vertical line is not a crack, it is just a linear formation of dendrites.The famous Russian jeweler Carl Faberge famous for his priceless eggs, who was a supplier to the Russian Imperial Court from 1885 to 1916, used dendritic agates together with diamonds and for many of his pieces. Dendritic agate also known as Shazar stone is prized in Russia as a stone of long life, good health and prosperity. The red line at the top of the agate is not a crack, just the curved arc of an internal dendrite. This Dendritic Agate Gemstone is in PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION free of chips, nicks, cracks, or scratches. The interior of the ring stamped "OB" which is the hallmark for Ostby & Barton an extremely collectible and sought after 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 and highly sought after vintage brand. This Solid Sterling Silver Setting has great 14k Rolled Gold Plated Accents with Classic 1920's Deco Architectural Shoulder Details. 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 fully hallmarked "STER 1/30 14k RGP" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver with 14k Gold Plated accents. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver not plated or layered) Aside from a little bezel wear wear this ring is otherwise in GOOD CONDITION and will arrive ready to wear.
This is an Antique Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco 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 brand.
Gemstone: Fantastic 16x12mm Dendritic Agate gemstone that is all natural and
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 10 1/2 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 24mm tall and 23mm wide. Ring rises 54mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 5.9 Grams (0.21 Ounce) Over 1/5 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold:This ring is fully hallmarked "STER 1/30 14k RGP" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver with 14k Gold Plated accents. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver 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.