Antique Sterling Silver Lapis Ring by C. Sydney Smith Co. Size 6 This stunning ring features a lapis stone, a deep blue semi-precious gemstone that has been prized since ancient times for its intense color and beauty. The lapis is set in sterling silver, which is a standard for silver that is at least 92.5% silver mixed with copper to give it strength. The ring has a simple and elegant design, with a round lapis stone in the center and a smooth silver band. The ring has two marks on the inside of the band: a letter S with a vertical line down the center, resembling a dollar sign, and a circle with the letter C inside it. These are the makers marks of C. Sydney Smith Co., a manufacturing jeweler from New York, NY, USA, that operated from 1902 to 1928. C. Sydney Smith Co. was known for its high-quality and exquisite craftsmanship.
