FRASCAROLO Milano Red Enameled Panther Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Enameled cocktail ring with panther designed by Frascarolo.

This is a beautiful highly sculpted cocktail ring, created in Milano Italy by the famed jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo, back in the 1960. This intricate ring is part of the bestiary collection, designed during the Mid-Century and modernist periods and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The unusual ring is designed in the shape of a whimsical figure of a roaring feline with the head embellished with applications of red and black hot enamels.

Weight: 10.97 Grams, (7.05 Dwt.).

Size: 5 and may be sized up or down on special request.

Measurements: 20 mm by 14 mm, (0.79 x 0.56 Inches) and raise 13 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark for Frascarolo, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed as follow: "MODELLE DEPOSE FC .750 18KT".

Pierino Frascarolo

He was born in 1928 in Milan Italy. He began his career as an apprentice with the Fratelli Lunati company. Subsequently, he founded his own firm with the partnership of Aldo Lenti. In 1948, he moved his jewelry factory to Corso Matteotti. He is well-known for his enamel and gold animals created throughout the 1960s. Later, Lenti and Frascarolo separated and the latter formed Frascarolo & co. in New York city with Mr. Adriano Gugliada. Frascarolo died in Valenza in July 1976 at the young age of just forty-eight. Unicorns, lions, Panthers and other fantastic animals are part of the bestiary assortment of this elusive pieces. Frascarolo is considered by many, the David Webb from Italy. His jewelry with beasts and wild animals in enamel are wanted and considered as highly collectible pieces.

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

Condition: The overall condition of this Frascarolo ring is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. or the enamels. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R101524BINM/.2632