Posted 12 years ago
Moonstonel…
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This is an incredible Carved Cameo Ceylon Moonstone that has just one of the most exquisite full bodied carving of a lady with floor length hair. The Moonstone carving measures 27mm x 13mm and is mounted into solid 18k Rose Gold and has Hallmarks that I cannot read or make out. ..on the other side say 18k. This is a true treasure to behold and I am grateful .....If anyone knows the hallmarks please let me know...
Well had the stone tested and it has been tested to be a gemstone or Moonstone..whew!
Another beautiful piece. I could barely see my screen for all the drool. Thanks for sharing!
Bautiful!
A better photo of those marks would help to identify the marks.
Thank you soo much for appreciating! I rarely wear it..and I love to be able to show my love of Moonstones..since they just kinda sit. My daughters are going to love there heirlooms...sigh :)
I will try again to take them..they are hard to photo...that one photo was after 15 tries...
love it -- agreed -- need a better photo of the hallmarks to assist you in maker & identification
posted better pic on hallmarks..took 20 to get this one...hope this helps...and THANK YOU for trying to help me...I can make out a bird and a letter F?
This page might help:
http://www.langantiques.com/university/index.php/Hallmarks_on_Period_Jewelry
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_marks.html
Or
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallmark
Stunning...:-)
One of the marks looks like a boar's head - it's French.
And if you were to turn it upside down, it would look like an eagle - still French (gold)
Thank you ...thank you ...now I have more info... :)
What is your thoughts on how old this ring is? Because the strange part is that on the other side its like someone hand engraved 18k on the other side of the ring...
The marks I mentioned have been in use from about mid-19th century to the present day. Did Victorians use images of completely naked women without any kind of draping? Or did it start with the time of Lalique?
The 18 k mark could have been engraved by a jeweler as a "translation" after the ring was brought to the USA, but that's just guess.
I was stumped with that question...and you maybe correct that it maybe from the Era of Lalique. It would make sense....and the hand engraved 18k would be from here. I think you are totolly correct that this was made in France and I think with the 3 or 4 hallmarks....shows where it was from. I just took a look at Laliques work..and its a spitting image of the Women he carves...WOW!
When I purchased this ring...I fell in love with it...and never thought twice about anything else...My guess is that this ring is from the 1890's? It's all handmade...and I have never seen another Moonstone with a carving of a Full Body of a naked Lady in Moonstone. Have you? I would love to see another one...if anyone can send a picture...I would love that :)
Thank you....please let me know your thoughts.....
Lee
If you have any thoughts as the pricing of a ring like this one...I am about to insure it..and wanted any feedback as to how much I should insure this for...please let me know....
Did you have it tested to verify it's stone and not iridescent glass?
davyd286 -- great sleuthing -- was going to place you on my follow list -- but no postings -- how would one contact you sherlock -- you look like a great resource -- got a cameo ring posted if you have any ideas on her it would be appreciated -- she is in the new post as "The PodiGal Cameo Returns" -- have a great weekend to all
Just gorgeous !!!!!!! Love it
Manikin, thank you...I love it too and its in the safe!
JayHow, two words "THANK YOU" :)
epson233, thank you for all your loving :)
mustangtony, thank you for all your loving :)
kerry10456, thank you for the loving XOXOXOXO
Manikin, thank you for loving and your wonderful attention my friend xoxoxoxox
smiata, thanks for loving!!
Songwriter53, thank you for loving!!!
Thoscahaba, thank you..this is by far one of my all time favourites XOXOXO
DrFluffy, XOXOXOXO
Stunning ????????
Aldo78, this is a very rare full nude antique moonstone ...and I am blessed to own....XOXOXO
Moon... It is soooo fabulously gorgeous..
Nadia, after getting the ring many moons ago..and wearing it everyday!!! I found out how rare it was. And now it sits in the safe at the store......LOL!
I don't blame you. It's absolutely stunning...
Nadia, thank you...its an heirloom..for one of my daughters...XO
Nadia, thank you !!!!
aldo78, XOXOXO
Tom, many thanks
Oh moonstone its stunning! So glad someone loved it recently or I'd probably not have come across it.
kyratango, many thanks for loving!
VintageFran, I am humbled and appreciate your loving and comments!!!
So very beautiful!
Elisabethan, I am humbled...thank you!!
I can't believe its been 3 years here on CW!!! Thank you for all your loves and comments...this is one of my first posts...
Efesgirl, many thanks !!!
Katherine, many thanks!!!
Rustfarm, many thanks
Thank you everyone for all your loves!!
Getthatmonkey, many thanks
Kyratango, many thanks
Ragegunder, many thanks!!