Vintage 18K Gold Rutilated Quartz Cabochon Ring

A substantial vintage ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and centered with an approximately 6.0 carat rutilated quartz cabochon. The softly rounded quartz contains distinctive needle-like rutile inclusions, creating a wonderfully dimensional pattern within the stone that shifts and changes as it moves in the light.

The cabochon is framed in a smooth, substantial bezel that flows into broad shoulders and a generously proportioned shank. The simplicity of the setting allows the unusual character of the rutilated quartz to take center stage while giving the ring a bold, sculptural presence.

Weighing an impressive 8.87 grams, this is a beautifully substantial piece of vintage 18K gold jewelry. Despite its weight and presence, the relatively low-profile setting keeps it comfortable on the hand and wonderfully wearable.

Rutilated quartz is prized for the rutile crystals enclosed within the quartz, with each stone developing its own completely individual pattern. Here, those inclusions are not imperfections but the defining feature of the gemstone, making the stone quite literally one of a kind.

Era: Vintage, Late 20th Century

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

Stone: Rutilated Quartz

Stone Weight: Approx. 6.0 ct

Ring Size: 6

Weight: 8.87 g

Top Measurements: Approx. 13.10 × 12.77 mm

Base Shank Width: Approx. 4.01 mm

Height Off Finger: Approx. 6.41 mm

Sizing is available for an additional cost. Please contact us for sizing details.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

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