ANTIQUE GOLD CANETILLE Seven Carat Faceted Yellow Citrine Quartz Ring

ANTIQUE GOLD CANETILLE & 7 CARAT FACETED YELLOW CITRINE QUARTZ Ring, circa 1845, ring shank later.

The oval top approx 1"x 3/4", bordered in a 4mm band of canetille-work of gold "granulation" beads in twisted wire spirals, centering a wire-loop collet-set oval faceted transparent pale yellow citrine quartz, SI1 clarity, antique oval mixed cut, 16.2 x 12.6mm x depth 6.62mm, estimated 7.3 carats

Gold tested 14k by acid & touchstone
Quality mark : "14K" struck within hoop

Finger size : 5-3/4

Gross weight : .200 troy oz.

Condition : vintage fine; gemstone with surface abrasions & wear typical of age and type, canetille-work fine, original & complete, understructure & hoop fine and sound

# j 21010 .......................................................SOLD