I have never seen a ring like this before, and I probably never will again ... It is a marvelous example of mod / brutalist jewelry, with a slice of dark brown smoky quartz cut in a traditional "jeweler's diamond" shape--as if this jeweler was poking fun at the idea of fine jewelry and diamond cuts.

Look at it front ways and it's huge. Look sideways and it's thin. It is a conversation piece for sure.

And the setting!! Love all those ridges and MCM touches. They have a sort of Scandinavian feel to me.

The inside of the band is stamped "silver," as shown, but the setting is gold in color. It has a wonderful patina that I refuse to polish away myself, but the next caretaker may of course do so.

Measurements
band size: 6
rise (top of ring, how high the setting and stone rise off the finger): about 1/2 inch plus 1/16 or so
width of the fancy part at widest point: 5/8 inch

This ring really is an unusual marvel. Condition is excellent. As mentioned, there is a patina on the metal--which only makes it more beautiful in my eyes. I don't see any scratches on the dark brown stone, but something that's been around this long may well have some tiny abrasions under magnification. It's genuine ! It's had a life!!

Antique ring box not included. In fact, this won't fit in most ring boxes because of the high rise.

From a nonsmoking, pet-loving household. The kitties don't wear much jewelry, but they might help me tape the package.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Virginia.