This Onyx & 9 carat signet gold ring, with ‘C’ initial, emanates simple elegance. Onyx rings have a rich history, dating back to ancient times. They were particularly popular during the Victorian era and the Art Deco period.
Black Onyx is a type of chalcedony, a form of microcrystalline quartz, known for its straight, nearly parallel bands of colour, which allows for detailed carvings.
Classic tokens of memory, lineage, and love, traditionally these rings were often passed down through generations, symbolising a family’s heritage and the enduring connection between past and present.
Details:
Metal: 9 Carat yellow gold.
Gemstones: Black Onyx
Ring Size: L1/2 (able to be sized up 6 sizes and 5 sizes down)
Dimensions: The face of the ring is 10.8mm top to bottom, 8.7mm wide & 4.5mm depth (measured at end point of ring). Band at base 1.4mm wide & 0.88mm thick.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Stone free of nicks or chips.
Weight: 2 grams
Era: Vintage, hallmarked 1979.
Hallmarks: including ‘375’ (9 carat gold), Birmingham.
