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My Boyfriend gave this ring to me. It was his mom's who's lived in New York all her life. He said it was very old. I am definitely keeping it, but wonder if anyone can tell me anything about this ring?? She gave it to him in this box.
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I can't really help much but I think it is beautiful!
Thank you Thriftfan!
Not an expert, but the top two series of numbers is a serial number, the next number would be the number 5 could be original size, the 1841 KB stands for a model # and designer Karlan and Bleicher founded in NYC in 1926. Just a guess and the cocktail rings were very popular in the 30's to the 50's
Nice ring, thanks for showing. Like I said not an expert?
Such a nice keepsake he gifted you with!
well, this is what I found out: 1930s-40 18k yellow gold & opal princess ring, marked 18k 85, in a diamond and Siam. It has been fully tested and is guaranteed to be solid gold. The ring is a size 7.25. The top measures 16mm high, x 22mm across. There are 23, 3mm opals and 1 4.5mm opal on the top.
Weight is 6 grams.