Stunning 24ct Gold 1990 Isle of Man ‘Alley Cat’ 1/25 Oz Crown Elizabeth II 9ct Gold Ring
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For all the fur baby lovers out there, this fabulous ring is not only a cat lovers dream but a highly collectible commemorative issue 24ct - 999.9% pure gold coin also!
The ‘Isle of Man Cat series began in 1988, and is renowned for featuring a different cat breed each year on its reverse design. The series ran from 1988 to 2016 and gained a global following among collectors, especially cat enthusiasts.
This issue, the third in the series, features the Alley Cat, specifically referencing New York’s streetwise feral cats celebrated in the “Top Cat” cartoon series.
The coin is bezel set in a bevelled and rope twist 14ct gold frame, to a four claw setting to the reverse keeping this darling coin secure and protected from scratching, in a slightly raised setting and a plain 14ct gold shank.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
1.7cm round
Rise from finger 4.1mm
WEIGHT
4.00 Grams
MARKS
*999.9 for 24ct gold to coin
14k for 14ct gold to ring shank
ERA
1990’s
SIZE
O 1/2 or 17.7mm diameter US 7 1/2
Could be resized up 4, down 4 with any competent jeweller.
CONDITION
Very good to excellent preowned condition. Minor marks and very superficial marks to gold coin only, setting is strong and solid with no repairs or previous resizes. No thinning to shank. A lovely ring for the coin or cat lover!
This ring, for us, ticks so many boxes! Shimmering and beautiful wear, depicting one of our favourite animals, and a store of wealth with gold at historically high prices, what’s not to love!
*(999.9 gold is generally considered to be close to 24k gold. While 24k gold is pure gold with no other metals, in practice, it's almost impossible to refine gold to absolute purity. The purest gold available is often referred to as 999.9, meaning 999.9 parts per thousand are gold).
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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