1940s Retro Spinel Ring / Vintage 1940s Gold and Spinel Ring italian_horn On the inside of the

On the inside of the shank it is stamped 14K 18K HFMS

43mm (depth estimated)

The phrase "+ qu'hier - que demain" is a famous French romantic sentiment that translates to "More than yesterday

The ring is hallmarked on the inside of the shank showing metal purity and manufacturer's trademark

1940s Retro Spinel Ring / Vintage 1940s Gold and Spinel Ring italian_horn On the inside of the1940s fashion and jewellery has a vintage Retro styles that is very distinct and collectable. Jewelry designers during this period had to work around the little materials they could get because of the war. Platinum was reserved for the war effort so yellow gold came back into vogue. The synthetic spinel measures 13mm x 10 mm and is in a vibrant and lively aquamarine blue colour. The carat weight of the spinel is estimated to weigh 10. 9 13. 18 cts.