McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli
Sculptural ring designed by McTeigue.
This is an exceptional modernist geometric ring created in Paris France by McTeigue, back in the 1970. The sculptural ring was crafted with a cushioned shape and sharp edges in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished on top with one rectangular carving of natural blue lapis lazuli and four white colorless diamonds.
McTeigue & Co.
The McTeigue name has been associated with fine diamonds, estate jewelry and natural pearls for over a century. Michael McTeigue, a fourth-generation estate jeweler, leads the firm. Established in 1895, McTeigue is one of the oldest and most reputable buyers and sellers of estate jewelry in the United States. They were specialty jewelry manufacturers of very high quality with fine designs. They have an extensive list of clients, such; Tiffany & Co., J.E. Caldwell., C.D. Peacock, Black, Starr & Frost, Shreve, Crump & Low and others. In 1990, the McTeigue & Co. was bought by Tiffany & Co. The company focused on groundbreaking design, exceptional gemstones as well as superior craftsmanship. This is how the McTeigue collection blended the very best of diamonds, gemstones with their own creativity to produce precious items. Currently, the master jeweler behind the brand is Tim McClelland who adopted the same principles as Walter P. McTeigue and follows his approach in classic design and traditional craftsmanship.
Lapis Lazuli: Mount on top in screw setting, with 1 rectangular flat cut (19 x 7 x 3 mm) carved from natural Lapis Lazuli.
Diamonds: Mounted in flush prongs settings, with 4 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of 0.20 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 8.85 Grams, (5.67 Dwt.).
Size: 6.5 and may be resized up or down only one size on special request.
Measurements: 19 mm by 21 mm (0.75 x 0.83 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French and American marks, the maker's mark St. L & McT inside a circle, associated to McTeigue, the national mark of the eagle's head for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follow, "McTEIGUE 18KT".
Collateral: This McTeigue geometric ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this McTeigue geometric ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 5 gemstones are secured in the setting. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R041625AENM/.2127
