Shortcake - 9ct yellow gold APEX gold ring

A lovely strawberry shortcake ring made by Australian jewelers the Rodd brothers under the brand APEX, circa 1930's approximately.  Like a bowl of frosted berries, perfect for summer.

A brief history of Apex / Rodd

George Rodd established his workshop in Melbourne in 1919 and in 1922 was joined by his brother Ernest as a working partner, trading under the name APEX. Both brothers were skilled silversmiths and initially focused on crafting silver jewelry and silverware. 

By the late 1930s the company was the leading manufacturer of jewellery in Australia. Ernest Rodd's son Maxwell joined G & E Rodd in 1948 after his father's death and in that same year G & E Rodd became a public company, Rodd (Australia) Ltd. The company continued to flourish and became a household name. In 1961 a set of Rodd spoons and forks were commissioned as Australia's wedding present to the Duke and Duchess of York.
The firm's successors continued the business until 1985.

Specifications

Size M.5 6.5

9ct yellow gold stamped 375 and silver shoulder detail 

Gems - Unknown pink stone and marcasite 

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