18kt-gold-tourmaline-and-bloodstone-ring-shelle
Lot 20
18KT Gold, Tourmaline, and Bloodstone Ring, Shelle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
A modern two-stone design with a bezel set, emerald cut green tourmaline (17.0 x 12.0 x 8.0 mm) weighing approximately 12.79 carats and an oval bloodstone intaglio (25.0 x 19.5mm) depicting an armored arm holding a sword, with a polished shank stamped SHELLE / 18K / '90.

1.25 in.; Ring size 5.25

22.2 dwt.

From the Collection of Elaine Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina Developing a passion and intrigue for jewelry as a young girl growing up in New York, Elaine built her collection over a sixty-plus year period acquiring her pieces in varied venues and always with an eye for the artistry and craftsmanship of design.

Tourmaline displays a very slightly bluish green hue, a medium dark tone, and moderately strong saturation.

Good estate condition.

$1,000 - 2,000