1950s Sapphire Wire-Work Ring Resize:Yes and violence in the name

and violence in the name of cultural progress

You really know its on your finger by the sheer heft of it

as a wedding band or thumb ring

A set of London hallmarks date it to 1872

English hallmarks confirm 18ct gold and indicate the year it was made: 1873

1950s Sapphire Wire-Work Ring Resize:Yes and violence in the nameUnusual mid century cluster ring of fine gold wire work construction. The head is set with tiered halos of blue sapphires, rising above an outer petal like border. Presumed European, and built in 14 carat gold that's taken on a gorgeous patina. It came in a parcel with another ring of similar wire work construction. Era: Vintage, circa 1950 Head size: 19. 1mm Ring size: Q or 8. 25 US. Resizable for 55 Stone: Sapphire (corundum) Hallmarks: Stamped 14K