HENRY DUNAY New York Cocktail Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Tourmaline

A cocktail ring designed by Henry Dunay.

This is a superb cocktail ring created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990. The ring has been crafted in the shape of a signet in solid yellow gold of 18 karats finished with the iconic Dunay’s incised Florentine patterns. The ring is embellished with a gorgeous natural earth mined vivid green tourmaline. An impressive ring with exceptional craftsmanship and fabulous eye appeal.

Tourmaline: Mounted on top in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (21 x 17 x 10 mm) of a natural vivid green tourmaline with a weight of 31.45 carats, by formula.

Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October.

Weight: 20.2 grams (12.95 Dwt).

Size: 9 and may be sized up or down on special request.

Measurements: 23 mm by 26 mm (0.91 x 1.02 inch) and raise 13 mm over the finger,

Hallmarks: Stamped with the Henry Dunay maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed as follows, "©DUNAY D2145 .750 18 KT".

Henry Dunay

He was born in 1935 in New Jersey, He was an American goldsmith and jewelry designer, best known for his fine scratched surface technique known as Sabi. Having apprenticed in the workshop of New York City jeweler Rudolph Cacioli at the age of 14, Dunay learned the fine art of creating jewelry. Though starting as an errand boy, he quickly worked his way up to becoming a master model maker and setter at a remarkably young age, impressing Cacioli with the fineness of his work and the refinement of his proportions and curves. Observing that most jewelry in shop windows he peered into followed the same styles and dimensions, he started his own firm in 1956. Taking on work from other manufacturers (including Harry Winston) to support himself initially, Dunay quickly found success and fame after winning the De Beers Diamond International Award, which showered images of his designs around the world.

Literature: Henry Dunay, A precious Life, Several Authors, Abrams, New York. For similar examples illustrated.

Collateral: This Henry Dunay ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Henry Dunay ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The green tourmaline is secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R030325AMNM/.4855