Slim Vintage 22k Band 1951 7 1/8 jh tapered claws clutch a bright

tapered claws clutch a bright diamond in a low setting

For as long as people have been discovering ancient artifacts

7mm thick• 17 lapis lazuli cabochons

maker's mark A&AJ• Size 9 3/8 and can be resized within reason• One onyx slab approximately 11

almost satiny patina

Slim Vintage 22k Band 1951 7 1/8 jh tapered claws clutch a brightFor millennia, the precious metal has been associated with the glow and power of the sun, and high karat gold makes the connection clear. The saturated hue has a beautiful warmth and shine. Gold alloys are softer in higher karats, so this old ring has developed some lovely wear over its lifetime with all the little scratches and dings that can't be replicated in a modern piece. While band rings are easy to resize, and often bear evidence of past