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Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold And Rhyolite Ring By J.R Rowland - 1883-1930

Sale price$1,050.00 AUD

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Quite the unusual piece of early Australian history by Melbourne firm J.R Rowland who was in operation between 1883-1930 (see history below).

Crafted from 9ct rosy hued gold and centred with a large cabochon stone we (and our gemmologist) are inclined to believe is Rhyolite.

Dark hued body tone with green undertones and speckled with robins egg blue patches across the stone similar to a speckled egg!

A large stone measuring 2.1cm x 1.5cm, cut en cabochon, and beautifully held in place by six double claws.
A comfortable half round shank holds this low rise unusual ring to the finger.

Handcrafted by one of our lesser known Australian jewellers who ceased trading in 1930, this is a piece for the serious Australian jewellery collector.

HISTORY OF J.R ROWLAND 1883-1930

J.R Rowland established his jewellery business in Queen Street Melbourne in 1883.
By 1886 he had moved to 64 Collins Street East and subsequently to 226 Collins Street, he was a substantial jewellery manufacturer.  At the turn of the century Rowland was also listed as a gold and silversmith.  The firm traded until 1930.

STONES
Rhyolite

ERA
Edwardian Circa 1915-1920

MEASUREMENTS
2.2cm x 1.5cm
Rise - 5.8mm

WEIGHT
4.92 Grams

MARKS
‘Rowland’ / 9ct

SIZE
M 1/2 or 16.9mm diameter US 6 1/2
Can be resized approx 4 up

CONDITION
Very very good antique condition.  Stone is smooth and silky, no abrasions nor chips.  No thinning to shank, ‘Rowland’ stamp clear.  Unusual pieced of Australian history.

Please note boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.   


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