vintage ring

Big Mid Century Handmade Lazurite Lapis Slab Ring Mens Womens Size 8 - This is an exceptional piece of lazurite lapis stone in this ring. It has has much more sparkly vein and deep blue color than the image could capture. Very, very showy and sparkly. For men or women this is an extremely large, heavy, handmade mid century ring in solid sterling silver with a 1 9/16" or 38 mm long natural lazurite lapis stone. It is marked sterling in an old block letter marking with maker mark of NN in a long hexagon. It is beautifully crafted with a thick solid sterling mounting and thick bezel. it also has a very chunky band that flares to a point at each end on top. The bottom of the band is quite thick and measures 1/2" across. Very solid and substantial in order to hold the large slab. Very, very well made. Ring size is 8. Weight is heavy at 35.9 grams; well over an ounce! Overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. No dents or dings or tears or wearing down to the sterling silver. No repairs. It has a prior resize that is very strong and secure. The stone is also excellent. No chips, flakes, rubs, wearing down. No inclusions, cracks, abrasions. Well polished and good. This is a most unusual hand crafted high quality mid century gemstone ring for your vintage jewelry collection!!