Ring, Natural Stone, Onyx, Hallmark, Vintage, 2172

STUNNINGLY SLEEK AND SIMPLE

This striking statement ring, crafted by the Bell Trading Post, features an elongated polished black onyx stone set in a simple sterling silver bezel on a split bar band, framed with tiny twist-wire detailing. It’s a bold beauty, and black onyx is said to possess the power of positive energy -- something we could all use!

Bell Trading Post (Manufacturer). Bell Trading Post began operations in 1932. The company was owned and operated by Jack Michaelson of Albuquerque. Early production focused on handmade jewelry, but post-WWII production focused on lapel pins and paratrooper pins. There are various marks for silver, nickel silver, and copper.

Marks: BELL STERLING (enclosing a bell with hatch marks around the bell); BELL STERLING (surrounding a bell symbol with dots before and after BELL); STERLING BY BELL (surrounding a signpost with a bell); STERLING (under a signpost with a bell); STERLING (draped over a bell) with BELL inscribed; STERLING BY BELL (on attached tags); NICKEL SILVER BELL (surrounding a bell); NICKEL SILVER (and a signpost); SOLID COPPER (and a signpost); SOLID COPPER (surrounding a bell).

• artist: Bell Trading Post
• hallmarks: STERLING BELL (inside bell picto)
• materials: sterling silver, onyx
• size: 6
• measurements: 1"
• weight: 10 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stone is secure in its setting
• natural inclusions to stone
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use
• style: JR2172