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<p>[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 4362115, member: 13464"]This elegant ring was part of my husband's aunt's estate. Just noticed the 14K mark in the photo! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> [ATTACH=full]363597[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]363596[/ATTACH] The gizmo on the back was originally "adjustable" as she had arthritis in her knuckles and so it would go over her knuckle and then tighten up when on. That broke at some point and I had it permanently made smaller.</p><p><br /></p><p>The adornment is a beautiful soft pale peachy pink and measures approx 3/4" x 1/2". It is more matte in finish than glossy. It is slightly opaque. The dark mark on the back is apparently dirt - I was able to remove it.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've always thought it was shell; rather than stone. But what kind? Certainly not abalone; I don't think it is a pearl (never heard of a cut pearl anyway)... she was a Florida gal who loved to travel... I've no idea where she acquired it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any help would be appreciated...</p><p>PS... I am keeping it! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[ATTACH=full]363598[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]363599[/ATTACH]</p><p>Cheerio, Leslie[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Northern Lights Lodge, post: 4362115, member: 13464"]This elegant ring was part of my husband's aunt's estate. Just noticed the 14K mark in the photo! :) [ATTACH=full]363597[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]363596[/ATTACH] The gizmo on the back was originally "adjustable" as she had arthritis in her knuckles and so it would go over her knuckle and then tighten up when on. That broke at some point and I had it permanently made smaller. The adornment is a beautiful soft pale peachy pink and measures approx 3/4" x 1/2". It is more matte in finish than glossy. It is slightly opaque. The dark mark on the back is apparently dirt - I was able to remove it. I've always thought it was shell; rather than stone. But what kind? Certainly not abalone; I don't think it is a pearl (never heard of a cut pearl anyway)... she was a Florida gal who loved to travel... I've no idea where she acquired it. Any help would be appreciated... PS... I am keeping it! :)[ATTACH=full]363598[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]363599[/ATTACH] Cheerio, Leslie[/QUOTE]
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