mother of pearl?

[Maxine]

I think this is mother of pearl...antique rose gold...

 

[Maxine]

Hopefully another

 

[Maxine]

Actually, this one looks like yellow gold...

 

[widget]

Maxine:

What a neat ring! I really really like it!

Looks like abalone to me...mabe or "blister" pearl??

widget

 

[belle]

aaaah yes...very nice. i agree with widget....abalone is what i thought when i saw it. nice pictures!!

 

[innerkitten]

I like the abalone with the yellow gold. Very beautiful.

 

[movie zombie]

very organic looking...and gorgeous in its rich simplicity. i love it!

peace, movie zombie

 

[fire&ice]

Date: 2/28/2005 9:52

3 PM
Author: movie zombie
very organic looking...and gorgeous in its rich simplicity. i love it!

peace, movie zombie

BINGO! Give the zombie a prize.

It is indeed organic & in true spirit of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The date on your ring is the first part of the 20th century. Craftsman & home hobbiest produced this type of design into the 20''s. The "stone" is a classic A&C stone (again keeping with the organic design) and is refered to as a Blister pearl.

Love it! Wouldn''t do a thing to it. If it gunky clean only the gold with a soft tissue (soft toothbrush for the hard to reach crevices). Less is more & yes, the pearl is soft - I would buff with a tissue.

If you would like to see some other Arts & Crafts jewelry, I posted some pics in the thread on Edwardian Jewelry in the "Diamond Book" section under the heading "Diamond Rings, design, style, techical issues & care.

 

[movie zombie]

i really love this ring and think that removing gunk on the gold is one thing but the patina of the years on said gold should be retained.

f&i, the picture of your home posted in the above referenced thread is gorgeous. i can''t imagine being in that room without wearing the appropriate Arts and Crafts jewelry.

peace, movie zombie

 

[Maxine]

There are no markings on this except a very bold 10K..stamp..