Vintage 1940's SIGNED Ostby & Barton Natural Alaskan Jade Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring
Large Natural Alaskan Jade Cushion-Shaped Gemstone
Rare Vintage Alaska Themed Snowshoe & Sled Dog Ostby & Barton Ring
This is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.4 Gram (0.30 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring
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EXCEPTIONAL NEAR MINT CONDITION
Up for sale is a find from a large collection of Turquoise pieces acquired at Auction, a Vintage 1940's SIGNED Ostby & Barton Natural Alaskan Jade Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Men's Ring in EXCEPTIONAL NEAR MINT CONDITION. This HEAVY 8.4 Gram (0.30 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Vintage 1940's Solid Sterling Silver & 10k Gold Ring is set with a Beautiful 16x14mm Natural Alaskan Jade Gemstone with beautiful DEEP GREEN COLOR. Alaska designated jade as the official state gem. The term "jade" is generic; it actually refers to three minerals - jadeite, nephrite, and chloromenlanite. This is Natural Alaskan Nephrite Jade that has not been enhanced in any way and is guaranteed as such. Large deposits of Alaskan jade are found along the Seward Peninsula, particularly in Jade Creek and Jade Mountain in northwestern Alaska. Since ancient times jade has been a gift to wish good health. This jade is a Cushion-Shaped Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. This jade is in PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION free of any cracks, scratches, or chips 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 Snowshoe & Sled Dog Accents. This is a smaller frame ring and would make a good Men's pinky ring or could be sized up for larger fingers. 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 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 is a HEAVY and Substantial 8.4 Gram (0.30 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Ring. This ring is in EXCEPTIONAL NEAR MINT CONDITION and will arrive ready to wear.
This is a Vintage 1920's 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 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 22mm wide. Ring rises 7mm from the finger. (1 inch = 25mm) 8.4 Grams (0.30 Ounce) Almost 1/3 Ounce Total Weight
Silver & Gold: This ring is fully hallmarked "Sterling + 1/20 10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver with 10k Gold Filled accents. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Sterling Silver not plated or layered)
Please use the measurements in the description and the explanation of the measurements given below along with the scale photo (photo #10) to determine the size and scale of the ring.
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.