Antique Vintage Art Deco 925 Sterling Silver Black Onyx Band Ring Sz 6 9.2g

Description

We have similar Art Deco and Onyx items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Deco" or "Onyx" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco c. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
9.2 grams
Metal Type:
.925 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
Onyx
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Length:
29.67 mm
Width:
16.95 mm
Color:
Opaque, with black hues
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
The stone (s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester
Stone Cuts:
Smoothed and polished cabochon
Item Measurements:
length:
1.38"
Width:
0.80"
Depth:
0.36"
Band width:
3.47 mm
Ring Size:
6, maybe bigger due to design
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes
Notable Features:
Handmade in the Art Deco era
Composed of .925 sterling silver
An oval cabochon black onyx stone adorns the ring's face, showcasing its beautiful black hues
The stone rests securely in a bezel setting
The shoulder of the ring has beautiful rope swirl designs
Completed with a smooth, polished band for a comfortable fit when worn
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. The tarnish can be polished using a polishing cloth if so desired. There is some build up on the back of the ring, the ring could use a gentle cleaning with gentle soap and water.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare. It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word "ὄνυξ" which can be translated as "nail of a finger or claw." In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx.
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