Puig Doria 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With Cubic Carving And Diamonds
Geometric ring designed by Jose Maria Puig Doria (1926-2006).
A geometric sculptural ring, created in Barcelona Spain by the designer and goldsmith Jose Maria Puig Doria, back in the 1968-1970. This cocktail ring was conceived with Spanish cubism parameters and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish.
Diamonds: Mounted with 43 round European brilliant cut diamonds, 0.65 carats, G color, VS-2 clarity.
Gemstones: Cubic shape element, carved from bone.
Weight: 16.35 Grams, (10.48 Dwt).
Size: 5.75 / 6 sizeable.
Measurements: 18 mm by 18 mm (0.71 x 0.71 Inches) and raise 18 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark and signed, "PUIG DORIA .750".
Jose Maria Puig Doria, born in Barcelona, Spain in 1926. He was one of the most important silversmith of the post war period in Spain. He started his business in the 1948 at the Provenza street and was mostly active in Barcelona after the war during the mid century and the beginning of the 1970's. He create an amazing collection of objects, silver and gold jewelry. Today the brand name is symbol of high quality of Spanish sterling jewelry. He received the Cross of Sant Jordi Award from Jordi Pujol in 2002.
Literature: The jewellery of José Maria Puig Doria, D. Malcolm Lakin, 1992. For similar examples.
Cubism, was an artistic movement developed between 1907 and 1917, created by Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris and Georges Braque, continued in its early days by Jean Metzinger, Albert Gleizes, Robert Delaunay, María Blanchard and Guillaume Apollinaire.1 It is an essential trend, because it gives rise to the rest of the European avant-gardes of the 20th century. It is not just another ism, but it is considered the definitive break with traditional painting. The term cubism was coined by the French critic Louis Vauxcelles, the same one who had baptized the fauvists as fauves (beasts); in the case of Braque and his L'Estaque paintings, Vauxcelles said, disparagingly, that it was a painting composed of "little cubes" and geometric figures
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. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R111322ANTE/.3930
