No reserve price - Alton - Ring Silver Quartz
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Vintage sterling silver ring by Alton from Sweden, dated 1974, featuring a round faceted quartz of about 8 mm diameter in a high setting, with an adjustable band, total weight 3.918 g, in good vintage condition with normal signs of wear.
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Vintage sterling silver ring from the Swedish silversmith Alton, dated 1974.
The design is clean and typifies Scandinavian modernism. At the center is a round, faceted rock crystal of about 8 mm in diameter, set in a smooth, high setting. The open underside of the setting lets light pass through the stone and highlights its clear, colorless appearance.
The ring shank has an open construction and is therefore adjustable. At the top, the band is about 4 mm wide and gradually tapers to about 2.5 mm. The total height of the ring is about 8 mm.
The ring is accompanied by extensive Swedish hallmarks: ALTON, the assay mark F for Falköping, the Swedish national control mark with three crowns, the silver mark S, the year letter Z9 for 1974, and STERLING 925.
The ring is in good vintage condition. There are signs of wear and fine scratches visible, mainly on the underside of the ring band where normal wear occurs most. The rock crystal and the setting are otherwise in good condition.
Details:
- Brand / maker: Alton
- Origin: Sweden
- Place: Falköping
- Year: 1974
- Style: Scandinavian modernist
- Material: sterling silver
- Silver content: 925
- Stone: rock crystal
- Cut: round faceted
- Diameter of rock crystal: approx. 8 mm
- Ring band width: approx. 4 mm tapering to 2.5 mm
- Ring height: approx. 8 mm
- Ring size: adjustable
- Hallmarks: ALTON – F – three crowns – S – Z9 – STERLING 925
- Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of wear
- The photos are an integral part of the description. Please review them carefully to get a good impression of the condition and any signs of wear.
- The jewelry will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.
- Any import duties, VAT and other customs or additional costs are not included in the sale price and are fully the buyer's responsibility.
Seller's Story
I am Melanie, a graduate goldsmith with a specialization in vintage and antique jewelry.
My love for jewelry has been with me since childhood: weekends I spent at markets and fairs, fascinated by the craftsmanship and the stories behind each piece.
After completing my training as a goldsmith, I combined my technical knowledge with my passion for heritage in my company Feniks.
There I focus on jewelry with character — carefully selected pieces in gold and silver, that exude quality, craftsmanship and originality.
Each piece of jewelry is checked for authenticity and stands for sustainable beauty: timeless, not trend-bound, and with respect for the craft.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage sterling silver ring from the Swedish silversmith Alton, dated 1974.
The design is clean and typifies Scandinavian modernism. At the center is a round, faceted rock crystal of about 8 mm in diameter, set in a smooth, high setting. The open underside of the setting lets light pass through the stone and highlights its clear, colorless appearance.
The ring shank has an open construction and is therefore adjustable. At the top, the band is about 4 mm wide and gradually tapers to about 2.5 mm. The total height of the ring is about 8 mm.
The ring is accompanied by extensive Swedish hallmarks: ALTON, the assay mark F for Falköping, the Swedish national control mark with three crowns, the silver mark S, the year letter Z9 for 1974, and STERLING 925.
The ring is in good vintage condition. There are signs of wear and fine scratches visible, mainly on the underside of the ring band where normal wear occurs most. The rock crystal and the setting are otherwise in good condition.
Details:
- Brand / maker: Alton
- Origin: Sweden
- Place: Falköping
- Year: 1974
- Style: Scandinavian modernist
- Material: sterling silver
- Silver content: 925
- Stone: rock crystal
- Cut: round faceted
- Diameter of rock crystal: approx. 8 mm
- Ring band width: approx. 4 mm tapering to 2.5 mm
- Ring height: approx. 8 mm
- Ring size: adjustable
- Hallmarks: ALTON – F – three crowns – S – Z9 – STERLING 925
- Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of wear
- The photos are an integral part of the description. Please review them carefully to get a good impression of the condition and any signs of wear.
- The jewelry will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.
- Any import duties, VAT and other customs or additional costs are not included in the sale price and are fully the buyer's responsibility.
Seller's Story
I am Melanie, a graduate goldsmith with a specialization in vintage and antique jewelry.
My love for jewelry has been with me since childhood: weekends I spent at markets and fairs, fascinated by the craftsmanship and the stories behind each piece.
After completing my training as a goldsmith, I combined my technical knowledge with my passion for heritage in my company Feniks.
There I focus on jewelry with character — carefully selected pieces in gold and silver, that exude quality, craftsmanship and originality.
Each piece of jewelry is checked for authenticity and stands for sustainable beauty: timeless, not trend-bound, and with respect for the craft.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Scandinavian design
Brand
Alton
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
Yes
Main stone
Quartz
Total weight
3.92 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Sweden
Ring size
Adjustable
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