Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold Onyx Ring By Joseph Lawrence Circa 1915
An absolutely charming, early Australian ring by jewellery firm Joseph Lawrence Pty Ltd.
Crafted from 9ct rose gold and set with an elongated Onyx cabochon measuring approximately 2.2cm x 9.4mm, in a closed backed bezel low rise setting.
Tapered shoulders flow to a comfortable half round shank, and inside the shank we find the symbol used by the firm - a ‘Knot’, ‘9’ for 9ct gold and the Manufacturing Jeweller Association of Victoria's guarantee mark of a ‘Wheatsheaf’.
Simplistic, refined in style, and classic black, this darling antique ring by one of our well known jewellery firms may be the perfect gift for those lucky enough to have July as their birth month!
HISTORY OF JOSEPH LAWRENCE
Founded by Joseph Lawrence in 1884 in Swanston Street, Melbourne the firm was both a manufacturing jewellery and wholesale establishment.
During the 1910-20’s the firm was noted for their diamond and gem set rings, brooches pendants and earring etc. In 1914 the business became a proprietary company located at 340 Little Collins Street.
By the 1930’s they were producing a very attractive range of Art Deco jewellery and by the beginning of the Second World War had in their employ over 20 craftsmen.
One of the largest manufacturers of solid hand-made jewels in Australia their symbol - a ‘Knot’ was used in conjunction with the Manufacturing Jewellers Association of Victoria guarantee marks.
STONES
Onyx
MEASUREMENTS
2.2cm Long
9.4mm Wide
WEIGHT
3.3 Grams
MARKS
‘Knot’ symbol for Lawrence / 9 For 9ct gold / ‘Wheatsheaf’ M.J.A guarantee mark for 9ct gold
SIZE
M 1/2 or 16.9mm diameter US 6 1/2
Could be resized 4 up, 2 down
CONDITION
Good antique condition. Onyx is in good condition with no chips and no abrasions, eye clean, glossy and smooth. No thinking to shank, Australian hallmarks clear. Some minor scratches seen under magnification to bezel setting, n nothing significant. Minor irregularities seen under magnification where tapered shank meets gallery, nothing significant.
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