{"product_id":"vintage-heart-stone-sample-ring-1960-1970s","title":"Vintage Heart Stone Sample Ring 1960-1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal jewelry-industry samples from approximately the 1960s–1970s  each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore a ring ever made its way into a jewelry case, designs like these began as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esamples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sample rings were created for manufacturers, designers, sales representatives, or retailers to preview styles, finishes, stones, and designs before pieces went into larger-scale production. Some were used as showroom or sales samples, while others represented designs being considered for a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the construction, materials, styling, original tags, and designs found throughout this collection, these rings are believed to date primarily to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1960s–1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — an era known for bold cocktail rings, colorful stones, statement settings, and increasingly adventurous costume jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes these rings especially fun to collect: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethey're little artifacts of the jewelry industry itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a glimpse into the styles and craftsmanship being presented to buyers more than 50 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearEvers acquired a large collection of these vintage sample rings, including an incredible variety of designs, settings, and colorful stones. Some are unmarked, while others are stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAMPLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or retain original sample tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are substantial, well-made vintage costume jewelry pieces with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy gold plating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, detailed settings, and beautiful craftsmanship. WearEvers has also wear-tested examples from the collection, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno green discoloration observed during testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage jewelry, these pieces have already lived a life before arriving here. Minor variations, patina, or signs of age may be present and are part of their vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach vintage sample ring is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearEvers has multiples of some designs featuring different stone colors and combinations, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe exact stone color may vary slightly from the example photographed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With so many possible combinations in this collection, creating a separate listing for every variation simply isn't practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have your heart set on a particular color or stone combination, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereach out before ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and I’ll be happy to show you what is currently available in your size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are true vintage finds, so availability varies by design and size — and once a particular combination is gone, it may not return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage. Wearable. Collectible. 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