We have similar Onyx and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Cait P. Markings: “Germany Sterling” on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed. Country of Origin: Germany. Gram Weight: 9.4 grams. Length: 16.1 mm. Width: 11.55 mm. Color: semi-translucent red hue. Diameter : 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm. Color: opaque, reflective grey hue. Stone(s) appear to be untreated, but. We are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been. Tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium. Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts: Oval cut onyx, rose cut marcasites. Top of ring: 1″ length, 0.80″ width. Sizable by your local jeweler: Yes. Handmade during the Art Deco era in Germany. Features a huge red onyx and sparkly grey marcasite stones. Completing the ring is a smooth and polished band for comfortable and secure wear. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. This listing is for the item only. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. Onyx is a chalcedony quartz gemstone that is found all over the world. It usually has a fine texture and black color; however, some onyx also displays colored bands or ribbons against a black or brown background. Red onyx is quite rare and desirable and is also known as sardonyx. Onyx that has a deep green shade is known as Brazilian green onyx and is very rare. It became a popular stone for sculpture and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s. The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. The word onyx comes from the Greek word???? ” which can be translated as “nail of a finger or claw. In Greco-Roman myth, the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, lay sleeping when Eros cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground. Because no part of a heavenly body can die, the gods turned them into stone which later became known as onyx. Marcasite was a very popular stone during the Art Deco period. Marcasite is meticulously hand-cut from pieces of iron pyrite and perfectly faceted to reflect the light. Marcasite is pale yellow or white with a bright luster, but tarnishes to a brown color. During the wild, Gatsby-style parties, ladies’ jewelry could be seen sparkling from across the room. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Rings”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Department: Womens
• Brand: Unbranded
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .925
• Main Stone: Onyx
• Style: Band
• Ring Size: 11
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Accent Stone: Marcasite
• Jewelry Department: Fine