Victorian 10K Almandine Garnet & Seed Pearl Ring by Ostby & Barton

SKU: 10713
Price
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Few American jewelry houses carry a story quite like Ostby & Barton's. Founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1879, the firm grew into one of the largest ring manufacturers of its day, and its "OB" mark became a fixture of turn-of-the-century jewelry. That history took a somber turn in 1912, when co-founder Engelhart Ostby was lost aboard the Titanic while returning from a gem-buying trip in Europe. Today his firm's rings are prized by collectors, and this one shows why.

At its heart sits an antique cushion-cut almandine garnet in a deep, wine-dark red, held in a bezel finished with a fine milgrain edge. Four seed pearls, prong-set at the compass points, float within an open, scrolling frame that gives the head an airy silhouette. The shoulders are where the maker's craft really shows: polished raised bars give way to curving scrolls, beading, and a finely textured ground. Over the decades, a soft iridescent patina has settled into these recesses, bringing the detail forward.

Crafted in 10K rose-toned gold and bearing the Ostby & Barton maker's mark, it's a beautifully preserved piece of American jewelry history, with a story to match.
The Details
Metal
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Main Stone(s)
1 Antique Cushion Cut Almandine Garnet (approx. 0.90 carat, 5.7 - 5.72 x 3.77 mm)
Accent Stone(s)
4 Round Pearls
Length
12.11 mm / 0.48 in.
Weight
2.0 g / 0.07 oz
Ring Size
7 (can be sized)
The Scale
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  • We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or another trusted jeweler every six months.
  • You should remove your rings before swimming or performing any household cleaning, as harsh chemicals can interact with precious metals and permanently damage some stones.
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