Vintage Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring, 1970s Size 5.5

Description

An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.

Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the middle of the 20th … more An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.

Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the middle of the 20th century. He created cutting-edge jewelry for decades, and his long client list included numerous prominent clients such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Comprised of sterling silver, this modernist ring has a pierced setting with concave shoulders and a pierced gallery. It is set with a large emerald-cut amethyst gemstone.

Simply a great modernist ring!

Date:
Mid-20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Marks:
Marked on the shank Sterling for silver fineness.

Maker:
Marked WE mark for Wesley Emmons.

Measurements:
Length: ca. 23 mm
Width: ca. 15 mm

Ring Size: ca. 5 1/2

Gemstone:
Length: ca. 21 mm
Width: ca. 14 mm

Weight: ca. 14 grams

Dimensions reference the ring size and are not specific to the ring itself. less