Faberge Antique Russian Empire 14K Gold Jeweled Enamel Men' Ring size 10

  

Faberge An antique Russian Empire Gold signet ring, featuring a Royal blue enamel background, with a central gold crown adorned with gemstones, surrounded by a frame of gemstones, marked 56 for m14K carat gold and H. W for Henrik Wigstrom Faberge workmaster, size of the ring 10. The presence of the crown means that ring was below of Tsar family or titled close ones to family (relatives, dukes, princes members of government and so on). Weight: 21.6 gram in total weight.

Overall very good vintage condition. Sing of wear and age. All items are accurately described to the best of our knowledge and the pictures serve as part of the description. Please check my store for other listings.

In the McFerrin Collection the Wigström workshop is represented by a two-sided Louis XVI Fire-Screen Frame with photographs of Tsar Nicholas and the Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna of a later vintage. Different colored golds depict the floral motives. The various colors are made through the addition of copper, silver, zinc, iron, etc.

To form an alloy, for example, green gold is 75 parts of pure gold to 25 parts of silver. Further details on the alloys used by Fabergé can be gleaned from Lowes & McCanless. Fabergé Eggs: A Retrospective Encyclopedia.