** We do not clean our vintage items - this would really shine once cleaned ** GORGEOUS, high end quality. Thick solid gold. Substantial ring. Excellent condition except it is missing two tiny seed pearls that I have pointed to in the pictures. Smooth & comfortable. Just in between a US size 5 & 5 1/4. Included is a copy of a 25+ year old appraisal from 1994 valuing the ring at $1280. The appraisal reads: Lady's 14k yellow gold cast and assembled, sculpted oval top measuring 23 x 16 mm tapering to 2 mm, set with one oval mixed cut amethyst quartz measuring approx 10.41 x 8.90 x 4.78 mm. Clarity: TP. Colour: light purple. Finish: good. Encircled by eighteen 1.7-2.0 mm seed pearls. I can see there is a light 'feather' natural inclusion only when I use a backlight behind the gem. There is possibly a very work hallmark at the very top on the face, however it seems impossible to read. This has been electronically tested to confirm it is solid 14kt gold, not plated. Nice weight - 6.6 g / .23 oz. AMETHYST carries the energy of fire & passion, creativity & spirituality. It's said to stimulate your third eye & provide a connection to spiritual world. ** WE OFFER PAYMENT PLANS TO FIT YOUR BUDGET ** WE ALWAYS APPRECIATE ALL OFFERS ** WE DO ACCEPT RETURNS - Please read our policy ** ** INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - Please check Your local customs office for any import fees that may be due for this item. Although we cannot be responsible for customs fees, we do always try our best to keep all costs as low as possible.