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Up for sale is a breathtaking, highly collectible mid-century statement piece crafted by the renowned historic American jewelry manufacturer, Baden & Foss Inc. Operating out of New York City from the 1940s through the 1970s, B&F was celebrated for their substantial, high-quality cocktail jewelry, and this piece perfectly showcases that legacy.This striking architectural ring features a magnificent, heavily saturated royal purple amethyst housed in an expertly engineered, high-profile 14K yellow gold setting. Instead of standard prongs, the central stone is secured by wide golden bar-brackets running along its flat sides. Each corner is capped with an independent white stone accent setting, contrasting the deep royal purple with brilliant flashes of white light.The side profile is equally stunning, revealing an intricate, elevated open lattice-work undergallery basket. This vintage wirework design allows maximum light transmission through the gemstone’s deep pavilion, making the stone exceptionally bright from every angle.💎 Item SpecificationsBrand/Maker\'s Mark: Stamped \"B&F\" inside the shank (Baden & Foss Inc.)Metal Purity: Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold (Hallmarked \"14K\")Era/Style: Mid-Century Modern Retro / Architectural Cocktail Style (circa 1950s–1960s)Ring Size: 7 Total Weight: 8.9 grams.🔮 Gemstone DetailsCenter Stone: One (1) Natural AmethystCut/Shape: Substantial Cushion-Cut / Checkerboard Fantasy-Cut with crisp, precise pavilion facetingDimensions: Approximately 14 mm x 14 mm x 10 mmEstimated Carat Weight: 9.00 to 10.00 Carats (Based on face dimensions and its deep 10mm pavilion)Color Grade: Deep royal purple/violet with vibrant red and blue secondary light flashes.Accent Stones: Four (4) Round Brilliant or Single-Cut White Stones individually set at each corner point (estimated total carat weight of 0.04 to 0.08 ctw).✨ Condition ReportOverall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The 14K gold band shows a beautiful, bright polish with minor, age-appropriate surface wear.Stone Condition: The central amethyst is structurally sound and secure in its setting, retaining sharp facet lines and exceptional clarity.
This Amethyst really is stunning. The flashes of blue in the light are gorgeous. I do not clean vintage jewelry that is left up to the new owner. Please look at all photos as they are part of the description. Several photos were taken under magnification. Thanks for looking at my sale today.
