Description
Emerald & Diamonds
Ostby & Barton
in 14k White Gold
MINT
This beautiful ring, is a testament to the Art Deco Period, and the exquisite designs, Ostby & Barton Jewelers were known for.
Regal and stately, are two words which describe the exquisite details, in this design. The designer incorporated finely detailed flowers into the design, which can only make one smile, when carefully viewing the piece. Fine filigree and milgrain detail, were generously incorporated into the elegant design.
This Ostby & Barton piece, bears the maker’s mark “OB,” is stamped 14k, has been tested, weighing approximately 3.65 grams (14k White Gold).
There are two, natural, scintillating, round, brilliant cut, earth mined diamonds, which measure approximately 1.4mm each. The shoulders are graced by two additional, natural, scintillating, round, brilliant cut, natural earth mined diamonds, which measure approximately 2.6mm each.
The center stone is a simulated emerald.
We are passionate about the authenticity of our gemstones at the Earth Mined Sapphire Company, but we do make educated exceptions, specifically with authentic Art Deco Jewelry. Synthetic and simulated sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and other colorful gemstones, were often used by designers and goldsmiths, during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods. Colorful gemstones were in high demand, for many years.
Synthetic or simulated gemstones should never be removed or replaced, for doing so, would damage the original design. Synthetic and simulated gemstones do not devalue an authentic piece of Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Many times, the synthetic gemstones serve to assist in authentication.
This authentic piece is nearly 100 years old. The condition indicates this piece was likely rarely worn, and well cared for. This piece is in near mint condition.
Sizing
The current size is 7.5
Size Down: Cost: $75.00
Size Up: Up to an additional 1/2 size (8) adding gold to shank. $100.00
Size Up more than 1/2 size. Requiring a new gold shank $200.00
Ostby & Barton History
Ostby & Barton was a jewelry company started in 1879, by Nathan B. Barton and Englehart C. Ostby. Ostby, a goldsmith and designer, was a Norwegian immigrant. Ostby & Barton, grew to be one of the largest jewelry companies, in the United States.
Ostby, a widower, began traveling to Europe in the early 1900’s. His daughter Helene, often accompanied him. Traveling overseas, allowed both of them to study European design, and purchase gemstones for his company.
On the 10 April, 1912, Englehart and his daughter Helen, set sail to return home, on the R.M.S. Titanic. Englehart perished on 15 April, 1915, when the Titanic sank.
Ostby & Barton Co. produced jewelry, into the 1950’s. Helene passed in 1978, and is buried next to her father.
White Gold and Rhodium Plating
Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family. It is a precious and extremely expensive metal. Depending on the market, Rhodium can cost twice that of gold and platinum.
The basis of all gold jewelry, is 24k pure gold, which is yellow. Jewelry made of “White Gold” (10k, 14k, 18k) is almost always, plated with Rhodium. Rhodium resists scratching and tarnishing, giving the white, reflective appearance, many designers, jewelers and jewelry owners desire.
When a piece of “White Gold” jewelry begins to show yellow or gold color, it simply needs to be taken to a competent goldsmith or jeweler, who will clean and Rhodium Plate the piece for you.
