{"product_id":"amethyst-ring-95","title":"1960s Vintage 9ct Gold Amethyst Bezel-Set Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gorgeous 1960s 9ct gold amethyst solitaire ring. This lovely vintage piece features a sizeable oval-cut amethyst in a beautiful shade of royal purple, with faceting that catches the light beautifully. The gemstone is bezel-set within a yellow gold surround that leads into tapering shoulders and a smooth gold shank. The inside of the band is particularly sweet, with a personal engraving reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A.D-D.B 25.12.69”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, suggesting the ring was given as a Christmas gift in 1969 and adding a lovely little piece of its original history. Just adorable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: 9ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone: Amethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone shape: Oval-cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Solitaire ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approx. UK size L (US size 5 3\/4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 2.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks: Birmingham Assay Office\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker’s Mark: LDP Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1960s (date letter for 1967)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraving: “A.D-D.B 25.12.69”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Satisfactory, with surface wear consistent with age. The band is very slightly off-round, so the stated ring size is approximate. The amethyst remains secure within its setting but has a small amount of movement when gently shaken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complimentary ring box will be provided, ensuring this beautiful vintage amethyst ring arrives ready for gifting or as a lovely addition to your own collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Sparkle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59025316446472,"sku":"2432","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/2308\/6344\/files\/DSC_0178_10aad618-581b-47c4-a493-299030223110.jpg?v=1791467987","url":"https:\/\/secondsparkle.co.uk\/products\/amethyst-ring-95","provider":"Second Sparkle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}