Rare Renaissance Gold and Type IIA Diamond Ring, 16th-17th Century AD
A slender D-section gold hoop with graduated rosettes to the shoulders, scrolls supporting a cupped bezel with egg-and-dart modeling to the rim, open to the underside; inset baguette-cut Type IIa ‘first water’ diamond; engraved areas were once enameled black as was customary for that period, trace enamel in extant. 3.78 grams, 23mm overall, 16.04mm internal diameter. Rare.
The stone was sourced from the Golconda mines, Hyderabad, India, which ceased production in 1725. It was subjected to analysis at EGL USA in New York in October 2016 and certified ‘Type IIA and not treated’. Type II diamonds have no nitrogen impurities. Type IIa diamonds comprise 1-2% of all natural diamonds; they are often entirely devoid of impurities and are usually colorless. The underside of the ring’s bezel was probably cut away in the 19th century to improve the appearance of the stone.
At the time of its cutting, the diamond would have been described as a ‘diamond of the first water’, a reference to its perfect clarity. The term went out of use for defining the color, clarity and internal cleanliness of diamonds when newer, more scientific grading systems came into use. Golconda stones of this purity are very rare.
Directory Information:
Race: Sin’dorei
Class: Medic
Age: Adult
Eye Color: Greenish-gold
Height: 5′6″
Body Shape: 121 lbs. (Curvy, sturdy)
Birthplace: Goldenmist Village
Residence: Silvermoon City
Additional Information:
Pronunciation: “Abby-gale”
Piercings: Two studs per earlobe.
Scars: Many thin lines on the backs of her arms and shoulders.
Vitality: Healthy but tired.
Languages: Thalassian, Common, Orcish
Physical Description:
With her round face and wide eyes, most mistake Abigale for an innocent miss working as a charitable nurse out of the kindness of her spirit. It’s an illusion that suits her just fine. Glossy black curls tumble to the middle of her back, often restrained in a practical ponytail or braid when she’s working. As she’s fond of dresses, long coats, and other form-obscuring clothing, it’s difficult to tell her build, but on the off-chance one can, she’s hiding a stocky, curvy form beneath those robes - all the better to deck an unruly patient with. When spotted in form-fitting attire, she has sturdy arms which can easily support her in climbing - a favored hobby - and a top-heavy hourglass figure.
A series of parallel lines scar the backs of her arms and she will swear under oath that they are marks from a lynx attack, but those familiar with the look of whip scars may disbelieve her.
At First Glance:
Smells like...
A light rose perfume, coffee, and a faint undertone of some sharp chemical.
Other Information (OOC): I like big words and I cannot lie. http://the-nightrose.tumblr.com
Inventory:
Med-kit
Container
“A hard-sided case containing all the necessary items for non-magical triage healing: bandages of various types, needle and thread, antiseptics, painkillers, antidotes, gloves, burn cream, tweezers, and a myriad of herbal salves and potions.”
Cough Drops
Medicine
“A small linen sack of throat-soothing candies.”
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Condensed Mana Powder
Consumable
“A fine powder made from crushing mana crystals and mixing with powdered mana thistle.”
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