Bidspirit auction | A Vintage 9 Carat Gold
A Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Amethyst Cocktail Ring - A vintage cocktail ring in 9 carat yellow gold, featuring a large circular brilliant-cut purple gemstone, likely an amethyst. The stone is secured in a decorative elevated basket setting with an openwork gallery and multiple prongs. The shoulders of the shank are split where they join the basket setting, tapering down to a plain polished band. The interior of the shank bears a stamped hallmark located in a rectangular cartouche; the marks include the numeral 9 followed by a lower case c, indicating 9 carat gold purity. The band also features a second, less legible mark that appears to be a 375 standard mark. Ring Size: Q (UK) Stone Diameter: 14.78 mm Total Gross Weight: 5.07 g.