The iconic San Francisco Jewelers, Granat Bros. got their start in 1905 when brothers Joseph and Leo Granat opened their first store in Stockton, California. Their flagship store was located at Grant and Geary in San Francisco and opened circa 1922.
The company specialized in wedding and engagement rings with the claim of having the “Largest selection of diamond rings in all of Western America.”
This example featuring one square emerald-cut synthetic emerald measuring approximately 6.8 x 6.82 x 4.7 mm, accented by two full-cut and twenty-two single-cut diamonds.
Set in a platinum mounting, this lovely ring is size: 6.5 and weighs 3.1 grans
The condition is very good with negligible wear commensurate with age.
Emeralds typically contain inclusions that are visible to the unaided eye.*
The condition is very good with negligible wear commensurate with age.
Emerald inclusions are often described as looking mossy or garden-like. They’re sometimes called “jardin,” which is French for garden. The trade generally accepts eye-visible inclusions in higher-quality emeralds.
Please read the following additional important terms/disclosures:
Most of the jewelry listed is either gently used or very, very old. To that end, some pieces may have some minor wear and/or repairs and shall not be considered in PERFECT CONDITION. This is to be expected, especially in those pieces that are nearly 100 years of age!
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
Any NOTABLE defects, repairs or dings will be specifically addressed in the item description.
Should you have specific questions or concerns, kindly send me an email as I'm happy to provide additional clarity if available.
ALL diamonds, gold and platinum, HAVE BEEN TESTED, and if described as a diamond or a particular karat, such as 18k gold or platinum, the item HAS BEEN TESTED BY ME and verified to be as described.
Please note that all items listed as precious metals are either marked (in which case there will be a photo clearly showing the mark) or acid tested to ensure metal purity.
Unless otherwise stated, COLORED GEMSTONES SUCH AS RUBY OR SAPPHIRE have not been tested.
Jewelry items HAVE NOT been cleaned or polished by me, as I leave this decision up to the buyer.