No clue,last time I bought jewelry was probably 30 years ago.If I want something I make it myself.
A little since there are no added prongs.But it would be added labor compared to"4" prongs. The metal is just pushed toward the stone and a...
There are no prongs,it's bead set.
If you cast a "live" orchid it is very close.
Sorry,there are many red deer farms in the U.S and even Australia.
Red deer/European elk
After working in the medical field the shape reminds me of this....... https://picclick.com/Vintage-Enema-Douche-By-113238598979.html
What country was your grandfather from.It might help a little.
It doesn't look like an agate.
Not sure if anyone has viewed this site,but I think you will like it....
Catalano ?
Black lip pearl shell
The ring has a bad case of casting porosity. Made in Mexico and possibly European import marks?
15K gold
Where to start.... online.There many classes on Youtube where you can get the idea.You might like this one....
Just like trying to date the ring,fonts aren't date specific....
What size is the stone?
What makes it high quality with a dollar stone mounted?
Looks like someone made a mold of an older piece and cast a poor copy.
Looks more like flat plane style than Black Forest.
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