Garnet Doublet Ring - Edwardian 10k Yellow Gold Round Faceted Green Glass Stone - Antique 1910s Size 4 3/4 Ostby and Barton OB Fine Jewelry

Lovely antique circa 1910s Edwardian era 10k yellow gold garnet doublet ring! This beautiful solitaire ring features a green garnet and glass doublet in a raised basket style setting. There are split open metal style shoulders, and the shank is free of design. A fantastic piece of fine antique jewelry, featuring a beautiful green stone!

ERA - Circa 1910s - Edwardian

METAL / MATERIAL - 10k yellow gold, one green garnet glass doublet

A doublet is a composite gemstone made up of two parts, often a less expensive material such as glass and another stone (often a gemstone). This man-made method was common of the era because it was less expensive than using an entire natural gemstone.

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Inside of band is marked "OB 10k" for Ostby and Barton. Ostby (Co-owner of company) was a first class passenger on the Titanic & was among one of the 1,500 passengers who perished during the tragic iceberg collision.The company was established 1879 in Providence, Rhode Island. At it's time, it was considered one of the leading producers of fine jewelry. The company ceased production in the 1950s. Ostby & Barton jewelry is highly desired by collectors of fine antique jewelry for its beautiful workmanship & historical significance.

CONDITION - Good antique condition. Yellow gold metal has been professionally polished & cleaned. Age appropriate patina & wear remains. Garnet glass doublet is securely prong set with some age appropriate wear. Amazing antique garnet doublet ring!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 4 3/4, Ring Head Height: 6.10 mm, Rise Of Ring Off Of Finger: 6.20 mm, Shank: 1.25 mm, Garnet Doublet: 4.99 x 5.19 x 3.17 mm, Weight: 1.75 grams

(Ring can be resized within reason by our local jeweler or likely yours. Please contact us prior to purchasing if you are interested in our jeweler's resizing services.)

PRESENTATION - Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

AUTHENTICITY - Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist.

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