Unusual sterling and Tigers eye(?) ring

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Bookahtoo, Nov 4, 2016.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I picked this up yesterday for $1 - the dealer selling it said it was stainless steel and glass. I got it home - it's stamped 925. I think the stone might be tigers eye helidor.

    I think the setting is pretty unusual. Has anyone ever seen something similar? Do you think it's manufactured or artisan made?

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    Bookahtoo, Nov 4, 2016
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    The stone looks more like bleached tigereye and would need to be tested as helidor is much more expensive.
     
    Hollyblue, Nov 4, 2016
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I was going to say fiber optic glass or catseye glass rather than stone.
     
    evelyb30, Nov 4, 2016
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  4. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I agree. Not tiger's eye for sure. Fibre optic. Nice modern design.
     
    Ownedbybear, Nov 5, 2016
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  5. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thank you all.
    I think the "stone" looks delicious. Unfortunately, due to my arthritis, my ring wearing days are over.
     
    Bookahtoo, Nov 5, 2016
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The stone looks like golden selenite.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 5, 2016
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  7. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Not with those regular lines in it.
     
    Ownedbybear, Nov 5, 2016
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Any Jewelry, Nov 5, 2016
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  9. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    It could be apatite or a number of "cats eye" stones,only testing can tell you what it is.
     
    Hollyblue, Nov 5, 2016
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    Figtree3 and Any Jewelry like this.
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