Ring - 10 kt. Yellow gold Onyx
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An authentic 10 kt yellow gold Notre Dame High School class ring from 1961, weighing 11 g, with a central black Onyx stone set in a vintage rectangular setting, featuring a gold knight shield and the Latin inscription Regalis, and no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
A beautiful and rare piece of American history. This is an original, robust 10-karat yellow gold Class Ring from the year 1961, made by the renowned American ring manufacturer Jostens.
This specific model is handmade for an American Catholic academy named Notre Dame High School in the United States. What makes this ring special for connoisseurs and collectors are the unique historical details and the exceptionally good condition of the jewelry.
The details in brief:
Material: 10 Karat yellow gold. The ring is fully stamped with the official mastermark JOSTENS 10K on the inside of the band.
Gem: Centrally set, deep black Onyx stone in a sleek, rectangular vintage setting.
Coat of arms: On the onyx lies a detailed golden knight’s shield with a cross and crown, with the Latin inscription Regalis beneath. This is the royal title of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the school.
Sides: Beautifully detailed relief with the graduation year 1961 and the flanking initials of the school location and the letters of Notre Dame.
Inside: Featuring the rare, original Jostens Madonna with Child stamp and the original braided school monogram.
A unique collectible:
This is an authentic, heavy gentleman’s model from the early 1960s. Due to the historical significance and the perfect condition of the onyx stone, this ring is offered exclusively for enthusiasts of unique vintage jewelry and Americana.
Weight and size:
Weight: 11 grams.
A beautiful and rare piece of American history. This is an original, robust 10-karat yellow gold Class Ring from the year 1961, made by the renowned American ring manufacturer Jostens.
This specific model is handmade for an American Catholic academy named Notre Dame High School in the United States. What makes this ring special for connoisseurs and collectors are the unique historical details and the exceptionally good condition of the jewelry.
The details in brief:
Material: 10 Karat yellow gold. The ring is fully stamped with the official mastermark JOSTENS 10K on the inside of the band.
Gem: Centrally set, deep black Onyx stone in a sleek, rectangular vintage setting.
Coat of arms: On the onyx lies a detailed golden knight’s shield with a cross and crown, with the Latin inscription Regalis beneath. This is the royal title of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of the school.
Sides: Beautifully detailed relief with the graduation year 1961 and the flanking initials of the school location and the letters of Notre Dame.
Inside: Featuring the rare, original Jostens Madonna with Child stamp and the original braided school monogram.
A unique collectible:
This is an authentic, heavy gentleman’s model from the early 1960s. Due to the historical significance and the perfect condition of the onyx stone, this ring is offered exclusively for enthusiasts of unique vintage jewelry and Americana.
Weight and size:
Weight: 11 grams.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
10 kt.
Main stone
Onyx
Total weight
11 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
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