1948 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY "Sweetheart" Ring

1948 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY "SWEETHEART" RING; 14k yellow and white gold

Signed by maker "Herf-Jones"

Fifteen diamonds around an oval faceted blue sapphire, origin undetermined; collet-set in white gold above a pierced white gold plate

Diamonds : fifteen, bead-set within a channel; round single cut, 1.5mm/.015ct each; total estimated .22 carat (1/5-1/4 carat)

Blue Sapphire : collet-set, dark blue, abrasions above & below table; oval faceted, 4.1 x 2.5 mm; est .20 carat (1/5 carat)

Quality mark : 14k (inside, below crown)

Finger size : 6-1/2

Gross wt : .359 troy oz.

Condition : all original and very good to fine condition, minor surface abrasions to the center stone congruent with natural wear

Engraved inside hoop, cursive : "D.R.M to S.P.S."

# mrrs 23008 ........................................................... $ 1,600.