Antique 1920's Art Deco SIGNED Ostby & Barton Natural RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE MATRIX Kingman Mine Turquoise Hand Milgrained Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring
In the late 1880’s to the early 1900’s, Kingman Mine Turquoise was mined by the Aztec Turquoise Co., the Los Angeles Gem Co., Arizona Turquoise Co., Southwest Turquoise Co. and Mineral Park Turquoise Co.
Rare Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco Ring
This Turquoise has an AMAZING RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix not found in most Kingman Mine Turquoise
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Offers Are Welcome
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 COLLAPSED ORANGE MATRIX Kingman Mine Turquoise Hand Milgrained Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. This Antique 1920's Art Deco Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Ring is set with a Beautiful 12x10mm RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix Natural Kingman Turquoise cabochon. This Turquoise is natural and not color enhanced in any way. The Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona is one of the largest turquoise mines. Kingman blue is common, this Kingman is an AQUA BLUE/GREEN with an AMAZING RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix not commonly found in most Kingman Turquoise. Natural Kingman is highly collectible. The pattern in this turquoise formed when water infiltrated the turquoise and then oxidized iron worked into the crevices. Then over time pressure collapsed the matrix packing the formations in to this beautiful pattern. In the late 1880’s to the early 1900’s, Kingman Turquoise was mined by the Aztec Turquoise Co., the Los Angeles Gem Co., Arizona Turquoise Co., Southwest Turquoise Co. and Mineral Park Turquoise Co. The Kingman mine re-opened in September 2004 after being closed in the 1970’s. This Turquoise is a Rectangular Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. Turquoise is in PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION and is free of any 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 10k Gold Filled Accents with Classic 1920's Deco Architectural Shoulder Details. This Classic 1920's Art Deco ring has ornate hand milgrained shoulder details. 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 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 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.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 10 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 28mm tall and 23mm wide. Ring rises 7.5mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 6.3 Grams (0.22 Ounce) Over 1/5 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold: This ring is hallmarked "Sterling + 10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver with 10k gold vermeil accents. (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.
ltraviolet UV-C sterilizer disinfection box that sterilizes without the use of any chemicals that might damage the gemstone.
In the late 1880’s to the early 1900’s, Kingman Mine Turquoise was mined by the Aztec Turquoise Co., the Los Angeles Gem Co., Arizona Turquoise Co., Southwest Turquoise Co. and Mineral Park Turquoise Co.
Rare Ostby & Barton 1920's Art Deco Ring
This Turquoise has an AMAZING RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix not found in most Kingman Mine Turquoise
EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION
Offers Are Welcome
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 COLLAPSED ORANGE MATRIX Kingman Mine Turquoise Hand Milgrained Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. This Antique 1920's Art Deco Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Ring is set with a Beautiful 12x10mm RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix Natural Kingman Turquoise cabochon. This Turquoise is natural and not color enhanced in any way. The Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona is one of the largest turquoise mines. Kingman blue is common, this Kingman is an AQUA BLUE/GREEN with an AMAZING RARE COLLAPSED ORANGE Matrix not commonly found in most Kingman Turquoise. Natural Kingman is highly collectible. The pattern in this turquoise formed when water infiltrated the turquoise and then oxidized iron worked into the crevices. Then over time pressure collapsed the matrix packing the formations in to this beautiful pattern. In the late 1880’s to the early 1900’s, Kingman Turquoise was mined by the Aztec Turquoise Co., the Los Angeles Gem Co., Arizona Turquoise Co., Southwest Turquoise Co. and Mineral Park Turquoise Co. The Kingman mine re-opened in September 2004 after being closed in the 1970’s. This Turquoise is a Rectangular Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. Turquoise is in PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION and is free of any 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 10k Gold Filled Accents with Classic 1920's Deco Architectural Shoulder Details. This Classic 1920's Art Deco ring has ornate hand milgrained shoulder details. 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 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 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.
Ring Size & Measurements: This ring is a size 10 and can be sized up or down by any competent jeweler. Ring dimensions are 28mm tall and 23mm wide. Ring rises 7.5mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 6.3 Grams (0.22 Ounce) Over 1/5 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold: This ring is hallmarked "Sterling + 10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver with 10k gold vermeil accents. (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.
ltraviolet UV-C sterilizer disinfection box that sterilizes without the use of any chemicals that might damage the gemstone.