• Origin: Russia (USSR), Rostov Veliky enamel tradition
• Era: 1960s
• Hallmarks: two marks to the inner band / shank, partly worn — maker’s mark appears to read “МЮ9” (Soviet jewellery factory code), second mark too worn to read fully
• Ring size: UK P½ (US 8) — approx. 17.8 mm internal diameter
• Face: approx. 20 x 10 mm
• Weight: 4.30 g
Condition: very good vintage condition. Enamel is bright, glossy and free of chips or cracks. Light surface wear, patina and small scratches to the band consistent with age and wear. Please see all photos — they form part of the description.
Vintage Soviet-era Rostov Finift ring with a hand-painted enamel cabochon — red and blue flowers with green leaves on a pale sky-blue ground. Each colour is painted and kiln-fired separately, so the pattern is unique to this piece and will never fade.
Set in a silver mount with a twisted rope bezel, cast leaf shoulders and bead accents, with warm gilt tones showing through the aged finish.
Please note: the presentation box is used for photography only and is not included. The ring will be posted carefully wrapped and padded.
About this piece
This is a beautiful example of Rostov Finift, the celebrated Russian enamel tradition from Rostov Veliky. The cabochon face showcases hand-painted flowers — red and blue blooms with green foliage on a pale sky-blue ground — each colour applied and kiln-fired separately, a labour-intensive technique that ensures the pattern will never fade and is entirely unique to this piece.
The silver mount is substantial and thoughtfully detailed: a twisted rope bezel frames the enamel oval, whilst cast leaf shoulders flank the design and bead accents add gentle texture. The aged silver shows warm gilt tones beneath its patina. The ring sits comfortably in UK size P½ (US 8, approximately 17.8 mm internal diameter). Condition is very good for its era — the enamel remains bright and glossy with no chips or cracks, and the band shows only light surface wear and small scratches consistent with age. Two maker’s marks are stamped to the inner band; the first appears to read
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