Victorian Cat's Eye Cigar Band

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Victorian Cat's Eye Cigar Band

$1,100.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1890

A cool antique Cat's Eye cigar band, dating from the Victorian period, circa 1890. The band is crafted in 15k gold, and features textured details the shoulders with the initials G M F to the back of the head. Cat's Eye (a type of chrysoberyl) displays the effect of a sharp bright line through the middle of the stone, especially when it's hit by a light source. Also known as cymophane, which derives from two Greek words meaning 'wave' and 'appearance'.

STONES

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl- 9.7 x 7.2mm

MEASUREMENTS

Width at head: 9.8mm

Rise off finger: 6mm

Width of band: 4mm

WEIGHT

2.3g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Very good