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Vintage Mid Century Coral or Driftwood Statement Ring, size R1/2 or 9

Vintage Mid Century Coral or Driftwood Statement Ring, size R1/2 or 9

Regular price $1,990.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $1,990.00 AUD
Sale Sold
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Now when we found this in the scrap (I am going to pause to let you take that in...) i could not get over the feel of this ring. The smooth intricate lines I ran my finger over were captivating. Just look at her profile and the underside of her - and we can see the amazing craftsmanship that was needed to create this beauty. Built up of what appears to be three was carved sections this ring is mesmersing from every angle. Whether you see driftwood or coral, the detail is intricate and the pattern carefully considered. This amazing piece found here in Australia was actually made in Canada - by a company that appears to no longer be around - but appears to haven been around in the 1960s and 1970s. This would make total sense - becuase this rustic architectural masterpiece is exactly what we might expect of a late mid century modern piece of jewellery. At 15.38g this beauty is the heaviest gold only ring we have ever had - and no question is she worth it. 

Particulars: 

Size R1/2 or 9 (sizeable)

Weight 15.38g

Width 27.9 x approx 17.9 (the width of the midsection - not including the driftwood tapered shoulders) x 8.5mm on a flat shank of 5mm x 1.15mm

Hallmarks  "14K" "ISJC"

Condition - evidence of a previous sizing at the back. The plain shank has some visible scratches and dings. 

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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FAQ

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

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

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.