Georg Jensen sterling silver ring depicting an eagle set in a shadow box

A well caved eagle with sharp details and Celtic knots gracing the sides

Face measures 3/4" x 5/8"

Size - 8 1/2

Weight - a solid 16 grams

Commissioned by the Franklin Mint in 1982

Marked - sterling, 925, Denmark, 1982 and "for the Franklin Mint" with a Georg Jensen hallmark

Excellent condition

A 10k yellow gold man's garnet ring. This size 8-3/4 ring features a nice claw-set oval red garnet in a 7/16 x 5/16" setting, it is stamped 10K REMARK and it weighs 4.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S...

Gerald Stinn modernist sterling silver and turquoise ring

American - 20th century

This expertly crafted and unique branch form ring is a size 6 1/2

Weight - 13+ grams

The face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long while rising 3/4" above the finger

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Of leafy abstract design, outlined in sterling silver, enameled in purple, yellow and blue, with a plain sterling silver band. The inner band bears the maker’s mark of Josie, along with marks for sterling and a number, possibly 10.54. There is also another mark that resembles concentric circles and that could represent a copyright mark. The top of the ring measures 1 1/8 inches long by 7/8 inch wide; the ring is a size 4 ½. Weight: 5.4 grams

A wide sterling silver band supports a rectangular piece of polished blue and orange art glass. The inside of the sturdy band indicates it is sterling silver and displays the partial mark of Melvin Roman, a contemporary costume jewelry designer. The ring is approximately a size 6. The mounted glass measures 1 ¼ inches long by 1 inch wide by about ¼ inch high.

The top is formed as a folded leaf, applied to a ribbed band, enameled in blue and turquoise. The inner band is marked with the maker’s mark of Josie, along with marks for sterling and a number, possibly 10.54. There is also another mark that resembles concentric circles and that could represent a copyright mark. The leaf part of the ring measures 1 ½ inches long by about 5/8 inch at its widest area. The ring is a size 6 scant. Weight: 8.8 grams

Setting and band composed of layers of silver wire, set with an amber cabochon. The amber shows no wear and is securely bezel-mounted. The outer band exhibits the Poland hallmark for Warsaw and indicates .800 silver content, dating 1963-1986. It also bears the maker’s initials of J.O. The top of the ring measures 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by ½ inch high. The ring is a size 7 ½.

The top is quirkily decorated with pierced geometric shapes, and the cabochon amethyst and citrine are bezel-mounted off-center. The inside of the band is marked 925 for sterling. The ring is 1/16th inch thick; the top of the ring measures just over 1 inch across. It is just over a size 6 ½.

This is the ring for the rose gold fans. This is a custom made size 9 ring in vivid pink or rose gold complete with 12 channel set 2 point (by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring measures 7/16" at its widest and it has a great modern style look to it. It weighs 3.0 grams, it is stamped with a maker's mark and 10K. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Authentic Hidalgo 18k gold enamel ring with green and blue alternating enamel going all the way around the ring. Width of ring is 7mm, size is 6.5, cannot be sized because of the design. Weight is 8.2 grams. Hallmarked on inside "Hidalgo 750" Excellent condition!

Sterling silver man's signet ring by David Yurman, featuring a square faceted meteorite, signed by Yurman with initials, shows the atomic symbol with the letters Fe inside, indicating the presence of iron in the meteorite...

Erika Hult de Corral, the award-winning modernist Taxco designer who studied in the Parson’s School of Design in Paris and worked with Sigi Pineda and Enrique Ledesma, is one of the few exceptions for which I will cross the 1980 terminus in my jewelry selection. de Corral came into her own in the 1960s and 1970s, a bit later than most of the Taxco maestros, and her creative streak took her well into the 1980s...

It seems that I will be closing the year with modernist pieces by Erika Hult de Corral. I have already presented two of her necklaces in the last few weeks which have already found new caretakers and this evening it is time for a ring. Though rings are not an uncommon form in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry, I have to admit that the examples available usually fall on the conservative side of design but from time to time something interesting and eye-catching shows up...