Vintage Jewellery Hoarders
Circa 1970s 1.57ct White Pink Australian Zircon Ring, 9ct White Gold, size N or 6.75, 3.44g
Circa 1970s 1.57ct White Pink Australian Zircon Ring, 9ct White Gold, size N or 6.75, 3.44g
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Zircons are just the most magical stones. Natural stones, in the most amazing range of colours, with double refraction and the most amazing sparkle (often said to be the second sparkliest natural stone in the world after diamond). This fabulous round zircon is white with the daintiest hint of pink and against the strong white metal setting that pale pink has the chance to shine. Like cotton candy the delicate pink winds and sparkles - and we just can't get enough of the way that zircons dance in the sunlight.
The strong four claw setting and the wide textured flat band are such a great example of the 1970s - and we love the way the light catches the recently rhodium plated surfaces.
In one of her podcasts Hannah Fry talks about how zircons are as old as the earth itself - 4.4billion years - so literally embers of time. She also discusses that all gold arrived on this planet as asteroids - making zircon rings "embers of time, wrapped in stardust" and this is perhaps our favourite statement ever - and so true.
Fabulous to stack or wear alone.
Particulars:
Size N or 6.75 (sizeable)
Weight 3.44g
Width 6.45 x 6.45 x 7.3mm proud on a flat shank of 3.3 x 0.85mm
Known weight 1.57ct natural Australian zircon 6.45mm
Hallmarks "9ct"
Condition - new stone, light wear to ring, freshly rhodium plated
Care - Zircons are a 7 on the Mohs scale and as such will scratch and wear over time. As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.
Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items oraus props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.aus
All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.
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Sizing
What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.
We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.
Current prices are: $40 for sizing down, $40 for rhodium plating (all white gold rings), and sizing up starts at $50 - and depends on the carat of gold, width of band and number of sizes. These are subject to change at any time and remain linked to the volatile changes in precious metals.
Time frames - sizing is usually complete within 3 weeks.
Lay-by
As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.
So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.
To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.
Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total.
Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.
We issue all invoices through the website, and it accepts all cards, Shop Pal, Paypal and Afterpay as payment.
Valuations
Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.
Shipping
Australian based company shipping to Australia and New Zealand.
Parcels are shipped within 24 hours.
Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.
International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.
All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.
Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.
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