18k Yellow Gold Domed Basket-Weave Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Vintage 18K Gold Domed Basket-Weave Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring. The ring design centers on a luminous white cultured pearl, … Read more Vintage 18K Gold Domed Basket-Weave Pearl and Ruby Cocktail Ring. The ring design centers on a luminous white cultured pearl, encircled by a halo of small round rubies and surrounded by an intricate openwork gold setting reminiscent of woven basketry. The substantial dome is constructed with an elaborate basket-weave or woven openwork pattern, with twisted and interlacing gold elements creating texture, depth and shadow. This intricate gold work gives the ring an almost textile-like quality and makes it attractive from multiple angles rather than simply from the top. Ring has been tested at 18K gold. Weighs 11.95 grams total weight.
With today’s fashions, this ring is ideal as a statement piece and can be worn with stylish daywear or formal evening wear. The combination of pearl, ruby and textured yellow gold also allows it to bridge classic and contemporary jewelry wardrobes. This ring has traditional material presented in an unconventional, highly decorative design. See less