Sputnik Ring | 18k Ring gold buckle ring Antique paste pieces often rivaled

Antique paste pieces often rivaled the beauty of their fine gemstone counterparts

An antique good luck charm to carry with you wherever you wander

The ring features 9 rose cut closed back diamonds with inclusions (visible under magnification)

It is 14k gold and accented with a ruby and tiny half pearls

An elegant antique rose cut diamond from the Victorian era (circa 1840-1860)

Sputnik Ring | 18k Ring gold buckle ring Antique paste pieces often rivaledIn 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite into space, and designers found inspiration in the satellite craze. This "Sputnik" bomb style dates to the 1950s. It's 18k gold (marked 750), and it also bears the mark for the H. Stern Company. The top of the ring measures 0. 6 inches in diameter and it is studded with glistening blue aquas. It is currently a size 6, but it can be re sized free of charge. It is in excellent condition.