1948 Ladies' 9ct Gold Rolex Ring Watch with Initials
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A ladies' 9ct gold ring watch, maker Rolex circa 1948 1.4 cm dial diameter, 1.6 cm case diameter, 2.2 cm ring diameter. A ladies' 9ct gold ring watch, maker Rolex. Circa 1948. Ladies' ring watch, 9 carat gold shank and case. Painted white face, gold hands and dots for. the hours. The name "Rolex" in black and the word "precision" in black on the dial, together. with the Rolex logo at 12 o'clock. Stem wind, lever escapement, 17 jewels. The shank of the ring is marked on the inside "9 CT" and on the outside engraved with the. initials "F.P.". Provenance: Purchased from Wellings at Wynnum prior to 1972. Dimensions: 1.4 cm dial diameter, 1.6 cm case diameter, 2.2 cm ring diameter
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Shank - In jewellery, the shank of a ring is the hoop which encirles the finger.
- Carat - A carat (abbreviated "ct") is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of a diamond or other gemstone, and separately is a unit of measurement used to describe the weight of precious metals such as gold,.
For gemstones, one carat is equal to 0.2 grams or 200 milligrams. The weight of a diamond is one of the Four Cs (along with cut, colour, and clarity) that are used to determine a diamond's value.
It is important to note that a diamond's weight does not necessarily correspond to its size. A diamond's cut, which affects how well it reflects light, can make a diamond of a lower weight appear larger than a diamond of a higher weight. Additionally, the carat is not the only factor to determine the value of a diamond, other factors such as clarity, colour and cut are important too.
In the gold industry, the purity of gold is measured in carats (abbreviated "ct"), with 24 karats being pure gold and lower carat numbers indicating a lower purity level. So, for example, 18 carat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold, and 12 carat gold is 12/24 or 50% pure gold.
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