Description
Size: USA 8, UK P, EU 56.5 (not resizable)
Materials: quartz, white vitreous enamel, silver (setting bezel only), foiled, gold wire, solid 18k gold (unmarked; tested with electronic gold tester)
Workmanship origin: British
Weight: 4.3 grams
Inscription inlay: [Ann Wood ob: 28 Feb: 1756 Æ: 6]
Dimension of ring head: 8.3 x 7 mm
Height of ring head: 4.6 mm
Dimension of crystal: 7.3 x 6 mm
Width of shank: 3.6 mm
Thickness of shank 1.4 mm
Condition: crystal is well preserved for the age with all the facets present and no significant chips, however under loupe magnification, I can spot abrasions along facet junctions as well as a few scratches and nibbles (not visible to the naked eye). Some minor dust at the bottom of the wirework. No significant losses or restoration to the white enamel, which is rare for the 18th century; only flaws are some age-related tiny nibbles and slightly unevenness to the surface. Some age-related patina, light surface wear, and tarnish to the gold and silver.