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Item Report
Contemporary Gold-Tone Blue Cabochon Signet Ring
By:Unknown
Style:Contemporary/Modern signet ring
Origin:United States or Western Europe (unknown)
Materials:Yellow metal (possibly gold-plated base metal or solid 14K/18K gold—unverified); oval blue cabochon stone (sapphire, lapis, dyed onyx, or glass)
Age:circa 1990s–present
Condition:Very good (light surface wear; stone appears intact; not officially graded)
Value:$50–150 as a contemporary gold-plated ring with glass/unknown stone; if testing confirms solid 14K with natural sapphire, auction estimate could be $400–900; if lapis in solid 14K, ~$250–500
Maker's Marks / Writing:No marks visible in the photo. Check inside the shank for 14K/18K, 585, 750, a maker’s mark, or assay symbols.
Date:2025-08-14 15:05:09.789618
Description:
A modern signet-style ring with a rounded, tapering shank and a bezel-set oval cabochon of deep blue color. The metal appears yellow/gold in tone; exact composition is unverified from the photo. The stone presents as a smooth domed cabochon (possibilities include sapphire, lapis lazuli, dyed onyx, or glass). Overall profile is chunky with a low dome and polished finish.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be a contemporary signet ring with a blue cabochon in a yellow-metal mount. Without hallmarks or tests, the safest assumption is gold-plated or gold-tone with a glass or common gemstone cabochon. To clarify value, inspect the inner shank for marks such as 585/14K, 750/18K, a maker’s stamp, or assay hallmarks; weigh the ring; and consider XRF or acid testing as well as gem identification (RI, spectroscopy). A word about fakes.. modern jewelry is often plated and set with glass imitations of sapphire; assume plated/costume until hallmarks and testing prove otherwise. If confirmed as solid gold with a natural sapphire, value rises substantially; otherwise, it remains a modest contemporary fashion piece.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very good (light surface wear; stone appears intact; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 85%
Confident it is a contemporary signet-style ring with a blue cabochon based on form, bezel setting, and finish; uncertainty remains on exact metal and gemstone.
Authenticity Score: 35%
Metal and stone are unverified; no hallmarks visible in the provided view. Without testing, the likelihood of gold plating and glass is significant in this category; therefore a cautious score.
Image Memory Note
Single image shows a gold-toned signet ring placed on a light-colored desktop with a computer keyboard partially visible at upper left. The ring has a rounded, slightly thick shank and a smooth, polished bezel mounting an oval, domed blue cabochon. The stone is deep navy/royal blue and appears opaque to slightly translucent; no inclusions or facet junctions are visible, indicating a cabochon cut. The bezel is closed and smooth with no visible prongs. The ring’s shoulders are wide and taper to the back. No inner-shank hallmarks or stamps are visible due to the angle. Metal shows a bright yellow finish without obvious tarnish; there is minor surface wear/handling marks but no dents or deep scratches seen. No chips or cracks visible on the stone. Context elements: light desk surface, keyboard with an “enter” key visible. No boxes, certificates, or paperwork shown.
Keywords
signet ring, contemporary jewelry, cabochon, blue stone, gold-tone, modernist, United States/Europe
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