Ostby & Barton Garnet Ring - Retro 10k Yellow Gold Natural Red Gemstone - Vintage Circa 1940s Size 8 1/4 Solitaire Men's Unisex Fine Jewelry

Beautiful vintage circa 1940s era Retro 10k yellow gold genuine garnet ring! This gorgeous solitaire ring features a round cut faceted 1.12 carat genuine garnet gemstone at its center in a prong setting. Sweet swirls and textured lines decorate the setting. A fantastic piece of fine Retro jewelry, featuring January's birthstone!

ERA - Circa 1940s - Retro

METAL / MATERIAL - 10k yellow gold, natural garnet gemstone (approx. 1.12 CT)

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Inside of shank is marked "OB 10k" for Ostby & Barton. Ostby (Co-owner of company) was a first class passenger on the Titanic & was among one of the 1,500 passengers who perished during the tragic iceberg collision. The company was established 1879 in Providence, Rhode Island. At it's time, it was considered one of the leading producers of fine jewelry. The company ceased production in the 1950s. Ostby & Barton jewelry is highly desired by collectors of fine antique jewelry for its beautiful workmanship & historical significance.

CONDITION - Good vintage condition. Ring has been professionally refurbished and cleaned. Minimal age consistent wear and patina remain, mainly to the inside of the ring. Genuine garnet is secure. Wonderful vintage garnet ring!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 8 1/4, Ring Head: 10.18 mm, Back of Band: 4.17 mm, Weight: 5.67 grams

(Ring can be resized within reason - please message us before purchasing if you are interested in resizing by our jeweler.)

PRESENTATION - Listing includes a complimentary MJV logo gift box, as shown in last photo. All other boxes are for display only.

AUTHENTICITY - Each item in our shop has been hand-selected and inspected by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. Please see our shop FAQ's or message us for more details regarding listing disclaimers.

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