This is an ORIGINAL VINTAGE COCKTAIL PENDANT-RING that is a RING-DANT by PALAIS JEWELERS of NEW YORK. This ring is the signature RING-DANT design in that it CONVERTS TO A PENDANT! It was made during the 1960s from PLATINUM (stamped in shank along with RING-DANT) and only the pendant's bale is 14k gold (stamped 14K Patented and PALAIS). The pendant is also numbered H96. The pendant-ring is centrally prong-set with 1 NATURAL EMERALD that is an OVAL SHAPE weighing approx. 3 ct. It measures 7.98 x 11.23 mm and it is approx. 4 mm deep. Emeralds are classified as TYPE III stones, meaning that they almost always have inclusions that are visible to the unaided eye. Type III stones have 4 clarity grades ranging from 'Slightly Included", "Moderately Included", Heavily Included", and "Severely Included". This emerald would be graded "Moderately Included". The emerald?s halo is set with 18 BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS that weigh approx. .40 ctw. The ballerina setting is prong-set with 32 TAPERED BAGUETTE DIAMONDS that weigh approx. 1.92 ctw. All of these diamonds are in the E-F-G color range and VS1 to SI1 clarity range with a total weight of 2.32 ctw. The BALLERINA SETTING with a WIREWORK LOWER GALLERY is a BIG SHOW ON THE HAND or NECK! The head of the ring measures 7/8? long by 11/16? at the widest point and it is 1/2? thick. The pendant measures 15/16? long, including the bale. The ring size is a LARGE and HARD TO FIND SIZE 9.25 with a total weight of 14.4 grams. GORGEOUS COLOR ? FABULOUS SPARKLE ? ANOTHER SHOW STOPPER!!! If interested, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask any questions or for comparison photos. I promise to get right to it! MEL IS HERE TO PROMPTLY HELP! Be sure to SAVE THIS SELLER so our new items show in your feed! *A NOTE ABOUT OUR PHOTOGRAPHY ? Taking pictures of diamonds to be displayed on a computer screen can be difficult, often resulting in the diamonds looking dark (especially rose cut diamonds) when in reality they are not. If you are looking at any of our pictures and feel that the diamonds look dark, please refer to the description of the item that states the accurate color and clarity of the stones. Also, jewelry and/or diamond grading is done under 10X magnification. When you super-size our photos you will see the item in 100X magnification. Please be aware that you may see things that cannot be seen with your eyes or a jeweler?s loupe. Sometimes these magnified images can make the item look distorted or appear to have problems when in reality it is fine. I list only high quality pieces and avoid those with problems or in need of repair unless it is described as such in the listing. If you are seeing something that you are not sure of, please inquire about it. REFUND POLICY: The buyer has the right to a refund should the item not be suitable. The item must be promptly returned in its original condition without damage, alteration, repair or signs of wear when examined under a 10x jewelers loupe. Buyer is responsible for return shipping fees unless we have mistakenly misrepresented the item. I realize there is risk on the buyer?s side when bidding on an expensive jewelry item. If you would feel more comfortable speaking to me in person before bidding on an item, I welcome all calls. We are not in the business to cheat or fool people and are here to answer any of your questions. PLEASE CHECK MELS ANTIQUE JEWELRY FEEDBACK! WE ARE A LEGITIMATE AND HONEST COMPANY, SO YOU CAN BUY BID WITH CONFIDENCE!