1940s Retro Spinel Ring / Vintage 1940s Gold and Spinel Ring italian_horn Bartolo was enticed into accepting

Bartolo was enticed into accepting the picture by Mother Concetta

The 375 next to the scales is the Common Control Convention Mark

43mm (depth estimated)

The ring is hallmarked on the inside of the shank showing metal purity and manufacturer's trademark

but these antique pieces are a real glimpse into the past

1940s Retro Spinel Ring / Vintage 1940s Gold and Spinel Ring italian_horn Bartolo was enticed into accepting1940s fashion and jewellery has a vintage Retro styles that is very distinct and collectable. Jewelry designers during this period had to work around the little materials they could get because of the war. Platinum was reserved for the war effort so yellow gold came back into vogue. The synthetic spinel measures 13mm x 10 mm and is in a vibrant and lively aquamarine blue colour. The carat weight of the spinel is estimated to weigh 10. 9 13. 18 cts.