BUCCELLATI 1970 Milano Band Ring In Two Tones Of 18Kt Gold With Vivid Red Ruby

Ruby ring designed by Mario Buccellati.

This is a beautiful classic ring made in Milano Italy, by the famous jewelry house of Mario Buccellati, back in the 1970. This gem-set band ring was carefully crafted in two tones, of solid yellow and white gold of 18 karats with the iconic brushed finish. The entire gold parts are embellished with the Buccellati characteristic Florentine patterns and is decorated with one natural earth mined vivid red ruby.

Ruby: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 oval faceted cut natural vivid red ruby, with a weight of about 0.45 carats.

Weight: 4.98 grams, (3.20 Dwt.).

Size: 4.75 and may be resized up or down on special request.

Measure: The width is 7 mm (0.28 Inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "M. BUCCELLATI ITALY 18 KT 15MI".

Mario Buccellati

He was born in 1891 and opened his first enterprise in 1919, after the establishment of stores in Milan, Rome and Florence, began the development of his overseas business by opening a new store on Fifth Avenue in New York in 1954 and another in Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida in 1958. In 1949, Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope Pius XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican City in hundreds of years. This magnificent work of art can be admired today at the Chianciano Art Museum in Tuscany. In 1965, after the death of Mario, the management of the firm was conducted by four of his five sons. In 1971, the new brand Gianmaria Buccellati was launched by one of Mario's sons, who started a separate business from his brothers, and in 2011 came to an agreement with his relatives for the brand Buccellati, then Buccellati Holding Italia, reshape the company.

Collateral: This Mario Buccellati ring is accompanied by the designer's jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Mario Buccellati ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The ruby is secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. 

INVENTORY REF: R062225AANM/.1197