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Genuine late-Soviet sterling silver ring with natural Ural malachite
Moscow Jewellery Factory, 1988 (stamp 8МВ)
• Metal: Soviet sterling silver 875‰ (87.5% pure silver)
• Hallmarks: perfectly legible ★ with hammer & sickle + 875 + 8МВ (8 = 1988 year, М = Moscow factory, В = master/code)
• Stone: natural Russian malachite cabochon, oval ~11 × 9 mm, gorgeous banded pattern typical of Ural malachite (the best in the world). Rich green color with classic concentric “eyes” and stripes — 100 % natural, no dye or composite
• Weight: 6.2 gr.
• Ring size: 9
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Beautiful original patina, small damage to the stone (see photos).
• Style: classic late-Soviet design — thick bezel, organic wavy gallery, bold and masculine/feminine unisex look
A true piece of Soviet history from the last years of the USSR. Malachite rings were considered premium in Soviet jewellery stores and were often bought as gifts or for special occasions. Today they are highly collectible, especially with clear 1988 Moscow hallmarks.
| Base Metal | Silver |
| Brand | USSR |
| Country of Origin | Russian Federation |
| Department | Unisex Adults |
| Main Stone | Malachite |
| Main Stone Color | Green |
| Main Stone Creation | Natural |
| Main Stone Length | 11 mm |
| Main Stone Shape | Cabochon |
| Main Stone Width | 9.5 mm |
| Material | Stone |
| Materials Sourced From | Russian Federation |
| Metal | Silver |
| Metal Purity | 875 |
| Number of Gemstones | 1 |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Ring Size | 9 |
| Setting Style | Bezel |
| Shape | Oval |
| Signed | Yes |
| Sizable | No |
| Style | Vintage Retro |
| Theme | Retro |
| Type | Ring |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Year Manufactured | 1980-1989 |
