Otsby & Barton 10k Gold Red Glass Ring

A very sweet 10k gold ring by Ostby & Barton set with a ruby red glass oval stone. The shoulders are decorated enhancing the ring’s appearance.

The Otsby and Barton company has a tragic history. It was founded in 1879 by  Engelhart Cornelius Ostby and Nathan B. Barton.  In 1912, Englehart Ostby died when the Titanic sank. His daughter, Helene, accompanied him on the trip and she survived having been boarded onto a lifeboat. This association with this famous event makes Otsby and Barton jewelry more desirable to collectors. The company continued after Engelharts death until the 1950s.

Date: 1940s

Measurements: Ring size 5-1/2, width measures 1/4"

Hallmarks: OB 10k arrow

Stones: Glass

Condition: Some minor facet wear otherwise in excellent condition.