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Lot 361: A Vintage Yellow Metal and Smoky Quartz or Citrine Cocktail Ring

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Start price: £260

Estimated price: £260 - £320

Buyer's Premium:

A vintage cocktail ring featuring a large rectangular emerald-cut smoky quartz or Citrine gemstone of translucent brownish-grey hue. The stone is secured in a yellow metal four-double-claw setting positioned above a decorative pierced gallery embellished with scrollwork and bead motifs. The ring transitions into a plain tapering shank. The item is accompanied by a vendor tag inscribed Unmarked Gold?. No hallmarks, maker’s marks, or fineness stamps are present on the internal or external surfaces of the shank.

Gross weight: 15.08g.


Condition report:

The yellow metal surfaces exhibit moderate surface wear, fine scratches, and tarnish consistent with age, with some accumulation in the recessed areas of the gallery. The gemstone shows light surface abrasions and minor wear to the facet edges. The shank remains intact but appears thinned from use.