Vintage 18ct Gold Cowrie Shell Ring, 18ct Yellow Gold, size N1/2 or 7
Vintage 18ct Gold Cowrie Shell Ring, 18ct Yellow Gold, size N1/2 or 7
Take us to a tropical island, or back to the tea trades of India and Africa where Cowries were currency and you will see that this shell has a long history as a prize possession. The beautiful shape of this shell also makes it amazing to be copied in 18ct yellow gold - just look a those elegant lines and the way the sun dances through them. The shell is gorgeous in its 3D form and the shell has been made a solid piece of gold and attached to the band later. This gives it a lovely low profile - but the back is a little rustic (hey it's against your finger - no-one cares - but it won't win any ringbutt competitions). Set on spilt shoulders with raised dot details where the shoulders meet, it has a really lovely rustic island life vibe - all in 18ct gold of course.
Particulars:
Size N1/2 or 7(sizeable)
Weight 3.56g
Width shell 16.3 x 11.2 x 3.6mm on split shoulders with raised dot details tapering to a flat shank 2.85 x 0.8mm
Hallmarks - external hallmark that we cannot trace - acid tested to confirm
Condition - light 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 or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.
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.
Lay-by
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So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.
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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.
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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
We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.
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.
Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.