Estate Class Ring Appraisal

Vintage 14K Gold High School Class Ring with Ruby-Toned Stone

This is a vintage class ring crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, featuring a significant weight of 14 grams, which indicates a masculine or 'heavyweight' style common for high-school graduations. The top of the ring is set with an oval-shaped, synthetic ruby-toned faceted stone or glass doublet in a vibrant magenta-red color. The stone is uniquely engraved or etched with the 'Scales of Justice' in gold-toned inlay, suggesting the graduate had an interest in the legal field or law-related curriculum. Surrounding the center stone is a bezel-set frame that typically contains the school name, though it is illegible in this image. The shoulders of the ring are heavily embossed with traditional bas-relief decorative motifs including stars and likely a graduation year. The yellow gold shows a soft, warm patina consistent with vintage age and regular wear. There are visible surface scratches and minor abrasions across the metal band and the face of the stone. The construction is solid-back or semi-solid, typical of high-quality jewelry from manufacturers like Jostens or Balfour from the mid-to-late 20th century. The significant gold weight of 14 grams is a premium feature, as many modern class rings are made with lighter hollow-back construction or alternative alloys.