Silver Starfish Jewelry Appraisal

Sterling Silver Starfish Cocktail Ring with Blue Topaz and Multi-Gemstone Accents

This is a substantial cocktail ring featuring a large, oval checkerboard-cut central gemstone, likely a blue topaz or high-quality hydro-quartz, set in a decorative sterling silver mount. The ring's design is heavily themed around marine life, specifically featuring a detailed starfish and potentially a small crustacean or frog motif clinging to the side of the stone. Based on the provided context marks 'N925', the metal is confirmed as .925 sterling silver, while 'CM' likely denotes the manufacturer or designer mark. The central stone exhibits a vibrant baby-blue hue with significant clarity and depth. The accent motifs are pave-set with small, colored stones; one starfish appears to be set with dark brown or black stones (possibly chocolate diamonds or spinels), while another area shows pink stones (likely rhodolite garnets or pink sapphires). The craftsmanship is characteristic of contemporary designer 'statement' jewelry from the late 20th or early 21st century. The setting uses an organic, fluid construction where the silver 'arms' of the marine creatures act as the prongs holding the large stone in place. Regarding condition, the metal shows a mild natural patina consistent with light wear, and the multifaceted surface of the blue stone appears well-preserved with no major surface chips visible to the naked eye, though the stone exhibits some lint and surface smudging that would be resolved with professional cleaning.