This vintage gold and ruby eyed leopard/panther ring is such a special piece! Made in the 1980s, we're not sure if it was styled on the iconic Cartier Panthère collection, but we love the thought and attention to detail that's gone into making it.
Not only does the cat have pretty, pink ruby eyes, but the cat is wonderfully patterned to the gold, is wearing a gold collar and also beautifully wraps around the finger when worn to make it look as if the cat is clinging on!
We're not sure which big cat it's suppose to be, leopard, panther or another breed, so we'll leave that up to you to decide but if you're a feline lover, this is definitely the ring for you and is sure to be noticed when worn.
The ring is made of 9ct yellow gold and has British hallmarks for the maker 'CLD', 9ct gold, Birmingham and the date letter 'P' for 1989.
The ring weighs approx 2.45g and measures approx 9.1mm wide to the front and the shank tapers down to approx 1.7mm wide at the back. The cat also has some lovely height to it when worn and sits approx 5.3mm tall from the finger. The underneath of the cat is concave.
Ring size - approx a US 7 1/2 / approx a UK O 1/2
Condition - The ring is in good vintage condition with some light signs of age and wear, including some light surface wear to the gold and two rubies. There is a very faint line mark to the gold at the back of the shank, likely from a previous resize. Please see photos.
*Please note the antique box pictured is not included in the sale but the ring will be shipped in a new presentation box and pouch*
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Vintage 1989 9ct gold and ruby eyed leopard/panther ring
All items are carefully wrapped and packaged in a gift pouch. In the UK, we always post items via Royal Mail's Special Delivery service which is fully tracked and insured. Items sent outside of the UK are sent via Royal Mail's International signed for service, which offers insurance for up to £250 and tracking.