This piece was such an exciting find as I have held a similar three stone design by the same maker 'Macrow and Son' However this beauty needed some TLC as she came with a red glass replacement that was too deep for the setting and it had been poorly reset with solders. Considering the ring boast a beautiful crisp Hallmark advertising 'Real Gems' I knew I hade to fix her up. Luckily I had the perfect gem to pay homage to it's origins, a gorgeous rose cut Qld sapphire. My jeweller lovingin reset her and redid the star setting how it would have been originally and et viola she is ready to live another life!
Macro and sons was a Melbourne based company in business from 1891 to 1920. It is claimed they were the first substantial retail chain operating throughout Australia with some 15 stores in Victoria alone at their peak.
You can also see one of their original advertisements with this exact ring on the photos I believe it would have originally had a garnet in it but I love that an Aussie gem is still there in this rosecuts sapphire.
Size V
Weight 7.02g
Dimensions 7x7x3
Approx 1.60cts
Band tappers from 8mm to 11mm