-Jean Mahie 1977 Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
Sculptural cocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie.
A very rare piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist, sculptor and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1970's. Mahie's rings with color gemstones like this, are very rare and mostly only created by special commissions. This sculptural imposing cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats, with all the surfaces finished with textured, chiseled and hammered patterns. It is a very impressive, bold, large piece and lends on the wearer a big, big, big... gold look.
Amethyst: Mount in the center in a bezel, with one oval cabochon cut (24 x 21 x 13 mm) of a natural vivid purple African amethyst of 55 carats.
Weight: Has a total weight of 51.95 grams ( 33.31 Dwt).
Size: The actual size is 7 and can be sized.
Measurements: 30 mm by 32 mm (1.18 x 1.26 Inches) and raise 16 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 22kt gold, the maker's maitre mark JM associated to Jean Mahie in a lozange cartouche and Signed in full on the bottom, "JEAN MAHIE 22KT JM ".
Jean Mahie, is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jacline Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewellery line the following year. Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realize their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques. Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia.
Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both firms retailing their pieces. Jacline recalls, “Louis Arpels, 82 years old at the time, saw our work and convinced us to sell our productions to Van Cleef and Arpels. Cartier followed as well. So in November 1970, we had our creations in their windows, Place Vendôme and rue de la Paix in Paris, with our name shown.” (With thanks from Hancocks),
Literature: Jean Mahie, Bronze And Gold Jean Mahie, Sculpteurs forgerons D'Or, Edition Monelle Hayot, Paris 1980. Elizabeth Hamilton and Emily Stohrer, Jean Mahie, Sculpture In Gold, Sharf Publication 1989. René Barjavel. Les Creations de Jean Mahie Forgerons D'Or 1969-1977. The Sculptures And Artwork, Jean Mahie 30 Years With Neiman Marcus. 2000. For Similar pieces illustrated.
Collections: Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Ohio, USA. Victoria & Albert Museum, London UK. Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston USA.
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 amethyst is secured in the setting and this piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R121422ROEM/1.663 MSM/OE/GM
