Tone Ring Appraisal

Men's Multistone Gold-Tone and Silver-Tone Accent Ring

The item is a men's ring, likely a signet or statement ring given its broad band and prominent face. The ring appears to be constructed from a base metal, possibly brass or a gold-tone alloy, with a silver-tone or rhodium-plated top surface on the shoulders leading to the bezel. The band itself is wide and somewhat thick, suggesting durability. The design features a central rectangular bezel, which is set with multiple stones. The main central stone is circular and appears to be a clear or very light blue/green artificial gem, possibly glass or cubic zirconia, showing significant dirt or scratching on its surface. Surrounding this central stone are four smaller, clear, circular stones, one at each corner of the rectangular setting. Directly below the central stone, towards the bottom right corner of the bezel, there is a single small, round, opaque green stone, likely an imitation emerald or simply a dyed glass bead, which is distinctly different from the other clear stones. Both the clear and green stones exhibit a dullness, suggesting they are not natural high-quality gemstones, or are heavily abraded/dirty. The shoulders of the ring, where the band widens towards the bezel, feature a textured, possibly engraved or cast, geometric pattern, which appears to be a series of diagonal lines or ridges. The overall condition shows considerable wear, including discoloration and tarnishing on the gold-tone metal, which could indicate a plated finish that has worn off in areas. The silver-tone top surface is also dull and scratched. There is a visible black mark/dent on the inside of the band, possibly from a previous resizing or damage. Inside the band, there appears to be a partially visible mark, possibly a manufacturer's stamp or purity mark, but it is illegible from the image. Given the style and apparent materials, this ring likely dates from the mid-20th century to late 20th century, possibly as costume jewelry or a more affordable piece. The craftsmanship is utilitarian rather than fine, as evidenced by the setting of the stones and the general finish.