CARNELIAN Layered White SARDONYX Signet RING Art Nouveau 10k Rose Gold Jugendstl

Description

I am selling an assortment of vintage to antique jewelry and rings which I have hunted for and gathered from around the world.  Please see my other offerings and thanks for stopping by!
ABOUT:
Interesting layered sardonyx / carnelian signet ring in 10k rosy gold with flat cut stone bezel set with a braided outline and banded shoulders - antique piece from the turn of the century. No engravings or monograms.  The stone looks whitewhen looking at it face on, whitish gray at an angle and in the light you can see the russet brown / deep orange carnelian layered underneath.  The bezel appears to be silver as was customary during the time to use a harder metal to set the stone.
This is an antique piece that I acquired in Europe.
HALLMARKS:
Hallmarks have worn but it tests at 10k.
MEASUREMENTS:
Currently measures almost an 8 1/4, with the bottom of the band almost reaching it on my mandrel sizer.  The stone is about 8mm by 8.5mm.
CONDITION NOTES:
All my pieces are preowned and in estate condition.  The flat cut stone has several nicks and scratches from age.  It still appears white and only under magnification can you see two tiny specks where the nick is almost reaching the darker underlying stone.  But this is not visible to the naked eye.  The scuffs and scratches to the surface of the stone are most visible in a reflection of bright light.  But in something of this age, you wouldn't expect to have the stone highly polished.  A little softening to the braided details on the corners from wear and age. There is some Surface wear from use and wear to the gold band commensurate with age.  It is still nicely shaped and the stone is secure.
Very sweet piece from a very special era.  I enjoy making my customers happy and matching unique pieces with new homes.  Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!  It means a lot to me that you are visiting my store! : )