Memphis Design 1980 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Muzo Emerald
Memphis geometric sculptural cocktail ring.
Stunning and enigmatic piece of artistic jewelry, created in Europe back in the 1980. This beautiful geometric and three dimensional ring has been crafted with the Memphis art movement parameters of design and the post-modernism with a bold rectlines in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The design is made up of three elements; the main body with outward-facing entasis on both sides, a round industrial-type piston at the top, and a rectangular base with curved patterns which allows it to be displayed standing as a sculpture.
Gemstones: Bezel set on top with one round cabochon (3.5 mm) of a natural Colombian vivid green emerald of 0.20 carats. The emerald is gem quality, translucent with great saturation from the mine of Muzo
Weight: 16.9 Grams, (10.83 Dwt).
Size: 6.75 sizeable.
Measurements: 27 mm by 32 mm by 9 mm (1.06 x 1.26 x 0.35 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark and signed, "TH .750".
Note: We cannot track or identified the designer of this ring, just stamped with the initials of the maker's name T.H.
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.
Note: Muzo is a town and municipality in the western Bocaya province, part of the department of Bocaya, Colombia. It is widely known as the world capital of emeralds for the mines containing the world's highest quality gems of this type.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The emerald is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R0000MMTR/.4062
