Victorian Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
Classic and unusual at the same time, this late Victorian ring features a cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon. This chatoyant gem - "chatoyant" is a bastardization of the French term "oeil de chat" aka eye of the cat meaning that it has the optical effect of a streak within the stone that moves with the light - has a strong eye and a high "sugarloaf" dome.
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- Materials
14k gold (tests), 8.5mm x 6.6mm cat's eye chrysoberyl cabochon
- Age
c. 1880
- Condition
Very good
- Size
10.25, can be resized; 9.3mm head, 5mm shank
Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.