Antique Agate and Gold Ring

A graceful Victorian-era ring featuring a central elongated oval-shaped cabochon of agate, set in 10 karat yellow gold. The agate is translucent, with a tan body color and a moonstone-esque sheen which gives it an almost otherworldly quality. Agate is a variety of chalcedony (a member of the quartz family) that often features inclusions which grew in the body of the gem as it was forming. Agate inclusions are fun because they are often evocative of natural symbols or elements; in this case, this one reminds me of a vantage looking from one shore of a lake to the other side. What do you see? The stone is set in a bezel setting, connecting to the ring shank via forked shoulders, each having a slight curl at the end, that cradle the bezel setting gently on each side.

More details:

Oval agate in setting measures 22.1mm tall and 7.3mm wide. Setting rises 5.4mm off the finger. At back of ring, narrowest part of ring shank measures 1.7mm.

Ring size 5 / UK K. If needed, this ring may be sized either up or down a few sizes by your jeweler. 

Excellent condition

10k (stamped)

2.1 grams

This ring will be shipped in a luxe, custom-made velvet and grosgrain ribbon ring box. Shown in last image are a sample of the variety of colors and shapes; one will be selected for you.