Vintage 18KT HGE Gold Plated Cocktail Ring

Description
A 1970s cocktail ring centered on a pear-cut stone in deep amber, warm as honey held to the light. A halo of clear rhinestones follows the teardrop outline, each set in its own small collet. The mount is 18 karat heavy gold electroplate, a finish widely used for costume jewelry of the decade. The tall, open gallery lets light pass through the stone from behind.

Materials
18KT heavy gold electroplate over base metal, glass stone, rhinestones

Details

• Era: 1970s
• Markings: 18KT H.G.E. with maker's mark inside the band
• Style / design notes: pear-shaped halo cocktail ring with ribbed open gallery
• Stone or material notes: faceted amber topaz-colored glass center with clear rhinestone surround
• Color: amber, clear, and gold
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with surface wear to the center stone and light wear to the gold plating on the band
• Measurement: size 6

Collected by Mineral and Matter