A 'cat's eye' chrysoberyl dress ring

rubover set brownish green round cabochon cut chrysoberyl with visible chatoyancy ('cat's eye effect'), diameter 17mm, estimated approximate weight 22.00ct, tapered split shoulders, 'D' shaped shank, size N, unmarked, tested as 9ct gold, weight 6.7g

Condition Report

Overall condition: Fair to good

Visible surface crack along the stone, along with further smaller surface scratches and abrasion to both the top and the bottom of the stone

Minor porosity in mount, visible with a 10X loupe

Visible scratches and dents to mount, to be expected with heavy wear