Vintage Ruby Ring - Retro 10k Yellow Gold Round Faceted .92 CT Red Stone - Circa 1940s Size 7 July Birthstone OB Solitaire Fine 40s Jewelry

Pretty vintage circa 1940s era 10k yellow gold synthetic ruby ring! This lovely solitaire style ring features a round faceted approx. .92 carat synthetic ruby. The stone is securely prong set in a high profile style setting, and the shank is free of design. A beautiful piece of fine vintage Ostby & Barton jewelry, featuring July's birthstone!

ERA - Circa 1940s - Retro

METAL / MATERIAL - 10k yellow gold, synthetic ruby (approx. .92 CT)

MARKINGS / HISTORY - Inside of shank is marked "OB 10k". 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. Yellow gold metal has been professionally polished & cleaned. Synthetic ruby is secure. Amazing vintage ruby ring!

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS - Size: 7, Ring Head: 6.67 x 5.68 mm, Rise Of Ring Off Finger: 7.02 mm, Shank: 1.64 mm, Created Ruby: 7.78 x 7.78 x 4.37 mm, Weight: 1.83 grams

(Ring can be resized within reason by our local jeweler or likely yours. Please contact us prior to purchasing if you are our jeweler's resizing services.)

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

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