Vintage, 1980's French tiger's eye honey bear ring
Current band size: UK: K / US: 5.5 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
Made during the 1980s, this French honey-bear ring is a miniature masterpiece. Formed by a natural tiger's eye, intricately carved into the head of a honey-bear. Tiger's eye is a gemstone which displays a special type of chatoyancy - a unique optical effect caused by internal reflections. When turned under light, it takes a silky appearance as if made of gold thread, mirroring the way sunlight would reflect off the dark pelt of a real bear.
Surrounded by a beautifully sculpted cluster of finely worked gold scales, reminiscent of the overlapping layers of a conifer cone. The design flows seamlessly to a solid 18ct yellow gold band. A testament to exceptional craftsmanship and lapidary artistry, this ring is as technically accomplished as it is utterly charming.
The Stones
- Tiger's eye weight: 9.5ct.
- Tiger's eye size: Length 13.4mm; Width 12mm; Depth 8.6mm
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Marked with French hallmarks; eagle head (18ct gold). Stamped on outside of shank.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 15.4mm; Width 19.5mm; Height of setting 10mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: Stone is secure, safely set with claws fully covering it, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
We provide free express shipping on all online orders.
For UK orders, orders are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders from all other countries, orders are shipped via FedEx or DHL, the working day after the payment has cleared. Please allow 4-5 business days for your order to arrive.
Both UK and international shipments are fully tracked and traceable and require a signature from customers upon receipt.
For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
