Antique Vintage Art Deco Retro 10k Gold Filled GF Signet Pinky Ring Sz 3.25 2.1g

Description

We have similar Signet and Retro items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Signet" or "Retro" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing description by: Cait P.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"10k G.F." and a "V" in a diamond border on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
United States
Brand:
Vargas Mfg. Co.
Gram Weight:
2.1 grams
Metal Type:
10k yellow gold filled over base metal
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length:
0.45"
Width:
0.35"
Ring Size:
3.25
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Retro period of the Art Deco era by Vargas Mfg. Co. in the United States
Composed of 10k yellow gold filled over base metal
Features a chased inscription of the letter "E" in the signet style
Completed with a smooth, polished band for a comfortable fit when worn
The small size suggests the ring was designed to be worn on the pinky finger
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. There is some wear to the yellow gold, revealing the base metal beneath it; however, this is not immediately noticeable and does not affect wear. The band is slightly off round but this does off affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
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The History
Retro jewelry was produced during the 1940s and 1950s and was representative of the bold and changing world that emerged from the Second World War. Retro jewelry is not only illustrative of the energetic and modernizing styles of the 40s and 50s, but it incorporated the elegance and luxury of jewelry styles past. Retro jewelry can frequently be found composed of bright gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. These designs are vibrant and beautiful and are a gorgeous example of the style of the rapidly evolving world.
Signet rings have a long and regal history, with their earliest use dating back to Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C.E. Though the designs and motifs of signet rings have changed and evolved since that time period, their uses have stayed the same. Signet rings were used primarily as an identification mark for the powerful to safely seal important documents. For much of history, a wax seal was a more certain sign of validity than a signature. Oftentimes, signet rings were destroyed upon the death of the individual who possessed them so as to avoid fraudulent documents from appearing with their mark of approval. Still to this day signet rings are a sign of authenticity and power, making them an ideal addition to any antique collection.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today.
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