Huge Vintage 40ct Malachite Sterling Silver Ring

Huge Vintage 40ct Malachite Sterling Silver Ring, Hand carved Silver.  Not Hallmarked but tested as “925” or “Sterling Silver” in the British system. The massive Malachite gem has amazing curved vein enhancing the different greens within the stone; the silver is also deeply grain carved and with darker “aged” silver within the crevices. A true Statement piece. Excellent condition with only a soft aged patina, no damage or losses. Dimensions approx.: Ring Size “9”; band width 5.5mm at rear, curving outward to ring sides of 2.5cm across; band thickness 2mm at rear to 4mm at shoulders; Malachite Cabochon 3cm x 2.3cm x up to 7mm thick. Europe .