Dendritic Agate Memorial Ring with OMC Diamond Halo

An antique ring, modeled in 18k yellow gold, whose primary gemstone is a remarkable dendritic agate. This agate tablet is beautifully figured with delicate brown and rust-colored plumes that lay atop its translucent, white chalcedony field. At the top of the agate, a splash of carnelian that reads like a sun shining down. Amid the plumes, a striking "wormhole—" a dendrite's tunnel lined with lavender, and subtly-edged with red! At the base of the agate, another wormhole, edged with gold. A halo of twenty-two, chunky old mine cut diamonds surrounds our agate— these are held in clawed prongs that are integral to the ring's crown-like head. The ring's substantial flat-wire shank is styled with a simple cathedral shoulder. Ornate, engraved script on the ring's reverse memorializes Eliz Rufsell, died May, 1781, at the age of 37. This big, soulful ring is a rare find, and it is striking in wear! The ring base, here, was created for the much older head, during the 1940s. It was cleverly hand-fabricated to perfectly fit the top, and it is very well made. Marked K18 for 18k gold purity. Materials 18k gold Agate Diamond Age Ring head c. 1781 Shank c. 1940 Size US 8 1/2 This ring can be resized (down to US 5 1/2 and up to US 10 1/2). Resizing for this ring is complimentary (just leave your desired size in the notes at checkout). Dimensions Ring face measures approx 30.2 mm (about 1 3/16") x 23.6 mm; agate measures approx 15.7 x 23.5 mm; largest diamonds (4) measure 3.8 mm (about .28 carats), 3.8 mm (about .24 carats), 3.7 mm (about .25 carats), and 3.5 mm (about .23 carats); next largest diamonds (8) measure approx 3.4 -3.5 mm (about 1.5 carats, together); smallest (10) measure approx 2.9-2.6 mm (about .99 carats, together); diamond CTW is approx 3.49 carats. diamond color/clarity is F/G, VVS2-SI1; ring shank measures approx 3.1 mm at the base; weight is 12.7 grams.