FRENCH Memphis Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18K Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Onyx
A sculptural geometric Memphis ring made in France.
This beautiful and unusual sculptural ring was created in Paris France, back in the 1980. The ring was designed with Memphis art parameters and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish. Designed with multiples horizontal stripes of black onyx contrasting with the yellow gold and is accented on top with seventeen white colorless diamonds.
The Memphis Style
Was emerged in 1981, when the Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass founded a group of artists and designers called Memphis. Bob Dylan’s song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' was playing on repeat during the group’s first meeting, which led to the group being named 'Memphis'. After the inaugural meeting, the group decided that they would meet again in February 1981. The members brought over 100 drawings with them, picturing a variety of bold, colorful designs with multiple stylistic influences. The Memphis Group went on to create furniture, fabrics, patterns, ceramics and other products in a distinctly Postmodern style that blended stylistic traits of 1950s kitsch, Art Deco, and Pop Art. If you love unashamedly brash and bold colors and patterns, you’ll be very happy to hear that the Memphis Style, the design style pioneered by the 1980s Memphis Group, is very much back in vogue.
Country: Paris, France
Period: Modernism, 1980.
Style: Memphis
Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 17 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with about 0.34 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Weight: 15.7 Grams, (10.06 Dwt).
Size: 7.25 and may be only sized down.
Measurements: 26 mm by 17 mm (Inches) and raise 12 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark and the mark of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed, "FRANCE .750".
Collateral: This French ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this French ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 17 diamonds are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R031525MOEM/.3774
