Edwardian Style Citrine or Topaz Ring with Leaf Motifs
Jewelry, Ring • Commercial jewelry manufacturer in the vintage-revival style
Style & Movement
Edwardian Revival / Neo-Edwardian
Medium & Technique
Yellow gold (likely 10k or 14k), faceted central gemstone, and accent diamonds or white sapphires; lost-wax casting and pavé setting
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century (Modern production in a Neo-Edwardian style)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20mm outer diameter; Face width approx 8mm
Subject Description
Central round-cut orange-yellow gemstone (likely Citrine) secured by four double-claws, flanked by split shoulders designed as stylized leaves encrusted with small white stones
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing minor surface wear and dust accumulation on the setting and velvet box
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD (subject to metal purity and gemstone verification)
Auction Estimate
$150 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through estate or retail; housed in a generic black velvet presentation box with associated printed paperwork partially visible
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the late 20th-century trend of 'vintage revival' jewelry, which sought to replicate the romantic, nature-inspired motifs of the early 1900s for a contemporary mass market
Notable Features
The leaf-shaped shoulders provide a distinctive organic silhouette common in turn-of-the-century aesthetics; the use of double-claws provides extra security for the medium-set stone
Condition Issues
Slight abrasion on the facet edges of the main stone; fibers and debris logged in the pavé settings; minor tarnishing on the underside of the prongs
Conservation Recommendations
Professional ultrasonic cleaning, prong inspection to ensure stone security, and storage in a lint-free moisture-controlled environment