Marquise Emerald and Diamond Sunburst Ring

This item is a decorative ring featuring a central marquise-cut green gemstone, likely an emerald, set within a yellow gold mounting. The central stone is surrounded by a swirling 'sunburst' or 'ballerina' cluster of small, round white stones, which appear to be single-cut diamonds. These accent stones are set into white gold or rhodium-plated illusion settings to enhance their size and sparkle. The shank of the ring is a slender, polished yellow gold band. Structurally, the ring exhibits a late 20th-century aesthetic, likely manufactured between the 1970s and 1990s. The emerald shows a deep green hue with visible natural inclusions typical of the species. The condition appears fair with some minor surface wear on the gold band and potential blunting of the facet edges on the emerald, suggesting some light over-time use. No prominent maker's marks are visible in the photograph, though they would likely be found on the interior of the shank. The craftsmanship is commercial grade, representative of fine jewelry commonly sold in retail department stores during its era of production.