Antique Art Deco RARE Lapis & Onyx Intarsia Inlay 10k Solid Gold Men's Ring

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Antique 1930's Late Period Art Deco RARE Natural Lapis Lazuli & Onyx Intarsia Inlay 10k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Patented by William Silverman & Maurice Constantine of Providence Rhode IslandThis Ring has a RARE Intarsia Gemstone Made Up Natural Lapis Lazuli & OnyxThis ring is also stamped on the interior with a patent number which Gives the Ring a Patent Date of June 14, 1932Go to the Google Patents site and search for "US1862710A" see the Original June 14, 1932 hand drawn patent for this ring done by William Silverman and Maurice Constantine of Providence, Rhode Island. See photo #11 to see an image of the original hand drawn patent.Take a Closer Look at this Fabulous Ring and Make Us an OfferMINT PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITIONThis is the second ring from a pair of very similar rings acquired at an estate auction (this one has vertical inlay and different shoulder details), an Antique 1930's Late Period Art Deco RARE Natural Lapis Lazuli & Onyx Intarsia Inlay 10k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring in MINT PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION . This Antique 1930's Late Period Art Deco 10k Solid Yellow Gold ring is set with a Stunning 17.5x12mm Natural Lapis Lazuli & Onyx RARE Intarsia Inlay Gemstone. Intarsia inlay is made by precise fitting together of polished gemstones into a single multi gemstone unit. This GEMSTONE is a TRUE WORK of ART. The VIVID BLUE inlay is Natural Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli was once used to manufacture blue artistic paints before 1834. Many of the worlds masterpieces we painted using lapis based blues. This high quality lapis is only found in Afghanistan and Egypt. Many ancient cultures believed that lapis enhanced self-expression. The black is onyx which is a variety of natural chalcedony. Its name comes from the Greek " onyx " that means "claw" or "nail". The silver between the lapis and onyx is polished silver square wire to provide some contrast between the blue and black. This inlay gemstone is a Flat Cabochon Cut. Cabochon refers to a gemstone that has been shaped and highly polished instead of being faceted. This Lapis & Onyx inlay gemstone is in PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION free of any chips, nicks, cracks, or scrat ches. This classic ring also has beautifully ornate shoulders elements. Go to the Google Patents site and search for "US1862710A" see the Original June 14, 1932 hand drawn patent for this ring done by William Silverman and Maurice Constantine of Providence, Rhode Island . See photo #11 to see an image of the original hand drawn patent. The dark areas on the gold in the photos are not blemishes but shadows and reflections due to the difficulty in photographing the highly polished gold. The darker oil slick look in the side details is the natural patina of the ring that only comes with age. If you would like us to polish the ring further to remove this patina just let us know, it is no problem at all. This ring is marked "10k" and tests as and is guaranteed to be 10k Solid Gold. (Again this ring is guaranteed to be Solid Gold not plated or layered) This ring is in MINT PERFECT PRISTINE CONDITION will arrive ready to wear.This is an Antique William Silverman of Providence, Rhode Island 1930's Late Period Art Deco Men's Ring not a copy or reproduction.Gemstone: Stunning 17.5x12mm Natural Lapis Lazuli & Onyx RARE Intarsia Inlay Gemstone. Intarsia inlay is made by precise fitting together of polished gemstones into a single multi gemstone unit. This GEMSTONE is a TRUE WORK of ART. The VIVID BLUE inlay is Natural Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli was once used to manufacture blue artistic paints before 1834. Many of the worlds masterpieces we painted using lapis based blues. This high quality lapis is only found in Afghanistan and Egypt. Many ancient cultures believed that lapis enhanced self-expression. The black is onyx which is a variety of natural chalcedony. Its name comes from the Greek " onyx " that means "claw" or "nail". The silver between the lapis and onyx is polished silver square wire to provide some contrast between the blue and black. This inlay gemston... read more

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