{"product_id":"cherry-foiled-rock-crystal-ring-in-18ct-gold-late-19th-century","title":"Cherry Foiled Rock Crystal Ring in 18ct, 14ct Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most highly anticipated jewel of 𝔳𝔞𝔪𝔭𝔦𝔯𝔢\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e𝔴𝔢𝔢𝓀𝔢𝔫𝔡,this beautiful cherry flavored beast makes a mesmerizing impression. You are looking at a wonderful late 19th century jewel that our workshop rehabilitated with a little historically informed TLC. When we got her, she had a blotchy blue foil that someone had redone likely in the 1950s… I banished this impostor from this closed back setting, and specially sourced this hot pink foil to sit behind the stone. And what might that stone be?? The original rock crystal, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cut above paste, and similarly prized to garnet and amethyst, rock crystal is the chameleon of antique jewelry, if you will, who takes the color of her foil, backing with remarkable prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Late 19th century\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Unconfirmed; the faded hallmark is possibly French\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 18-carat gold\u003cbr\u003eStones: Rock crystal measuring 17mm × 14mm, estimated at 6.8cts; hot pink foil backing renewed by our workshop\u003cbr\u003eSize: 10; can be resized as needed, including smaller\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: closed-back setting\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The foil has been re-done by our workshop- and it is likely a conversion ring- the ring head is in 18ct, the shank is in 14ct. Previously resized and can be sized smaller if desired.\u003cbr\u003eHallmarks: A faded hallmark on the exterior of the band, possibly French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC or LA offices. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | NYC + LA + Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curio Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52961874018535,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_0458.heic?v=1793552857","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/cherry-foiled-rock-crystal-ring-in-18ct-gold-late-19th-century","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}