Vintage Italian Turquoise Cabochon Ring

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Available from Isadora's Antique Jewlery when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

This vintage Italian ring centers a substantial 12.90-carat oval cabochon-cut natural turquoise, bezel-set in 18KT yellow gold. The broad, gently domed turquoise is surrounded by rows of finely worked rope-textured gold, creating a richly tactile border while keeping the gemstone itself completely uninterrupted. The turquoise is broad, smooth, and quiet, while the surrounding gold is intensely textured. Rather than adding additional gemstones or ornamentation, the jeweler uses the gold itself to