H Stern 18K Gold & Multi-Gem Sputnik Ring

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A very good, large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is studded with a variety of bezel-set tourmalines, amethysts, citrines, aquamarines and garnets. Stern popularized the style in the 1950s to show off the variety of gemstones mined in the companys native Brazil. Due to its spiky appearance, the design eventually became known as Sputnik. The rings were made in a variety of dome sizes, and this example is exceptionally large. The inside of the shank is marked with Sterns hallmark and with 18K hallmarks. Origin: Brazil, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 8-3/4. Size: dome, 1-1/8 diameter. Weight: 8.7 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 8.0 cts.