CHRYSOBERYL CATS EYE RING 14K Gold, J. E. Caldwell & Co, Vintage 1930 (RR1-H)

  
Rare and exceptionally fine Gentlemen's Vintage 14K Gold Cat's Eye Ring. 14K Yellow Gold and Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Gypsy Ring dating to the early 20th Century, circa: 1930. Originally a man's ring in its day the Ring can easily be worn by women today. This remarkable Ring is substantial in every way. The vintage Gypsy style Ring is set with a large, rare cabochon Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye of approximately 3 carats that is greenish - brown in color; the'eye' is slightly off center. Engraved inside the band is JEC & Co. Caldwell & Co, registry P3675 numbers, carat (14K) and a presentation inscription in period script that reads: 1938 W. The stunning Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl stone measures approximately 7.00 x 7.50 x 4.75mm. The stone was not removed for measuring. The Ring has significant heft; the 14K Yellow Gold mounting is massive. It weighs approximately 9.59 grams (6.166 pennyweights).

The Gold is very shiny and is picking up lots of dark and light reflections of the room while being photographed. Ring Size: it's Ring Size is approximately 6 1/2 IMPORTANT NOTE ON RE-SIZING: this style mounting has very little room to be sized up or down because of the mounting design.

They would be able to tell whether it is feasible for sizing to your finger size. There is evidence of prior sizing on the bottom area of the shank that does not impede it's structural integrity. The Ring is in very fine condition with minor normal superficial surface scratches seen under high magnification. To reiterate, the Ring is very shiny gold and is picking up bright and dark reflections of the room while being photographed and are not part of the piece.

This is one incredibly fine and handsome Ring! Caldwell & Co: based in Philadelphia was founded in 1839 by James Emmott Caldwell, a trained silversmith. Are known for their exquisite hand fabricated jewels which are among some of the finest examples of American Art Nouveau pieces in evidence. Throughout the 1920's and into the 1930's they produced refined pieces of Art Deco jewelry for which the firm is still recognized. The firm continues to service Philadelphia to this day. This very beautiful vintage massive 14K Yellow Gold and Cat's Eye Ring shows well in the photos and even prettier and more substantial in person.

The photographs were taken in different lighting and with and without a camera flash to best show the Ring and Cat's Eye. Some items will require a Signature Confirmation upon receipt.

For sales within the U. This item is eligible for return. NOTE: if the item is received damaged, we are to be notified within 24 hours of receiving.

Please note though our items are well described, it is not possible to note every minute blemish, although we make every effort to do so. The item "CHRYSOBERYL CATS EYE RING 14K Gold, J. Caldwell & Co, Vintage 1930 (RR1-H)" is in sale since Sunday, May 23, 2021. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Rings". The seller is "hwantiques" and is located in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
2. Style: Gypsy Style
3. Featured Refinements: Art Deco
4. Metal Purity: 14k
5. Main Stone: Chrsysoberyl Cat's Eye
6. Metal: Yellow Gold
7. Brand: J.

8. Ring Size: 6 1/2