RAYMOND TEMPLIER 1960 Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Natural Pearls
A geometric sculptural ring designed by Raymond Templier (1891-1968).
This is an amazing one-of-a-kind ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry designer Raymond Templier, back in the 1960. The ring was designed with geometric curvilinear patterns with two bodies that meet at their center and join creating sinuous curves. It was masterfully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with three natural round white pearls.
Pearls: Mounted in the center with 3 fine round natural white pearls graduated between 4 mm (2) and 5.5 mm.
Birthstone: Pearls for the month of June.
Weight: 14.70 Grams, (9.42 Dwt).
Size: 6 and may be easily sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 15 mm (1.02 x 0.59 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark RT inside a lozenge cartouche associated to Raymond Templier, the mark of the eagle for the assay of the 18kt gold and the mark of the owl for export.
Raymond Templier
He, like many of his contemporaries in jewelry, was born to a family with a long tradition as jewelers. His grandfather, Charles, founded the firm of Templier in Paris in 1849. His son Paul, father of Raymond, continued the tradition. Raymond entered the business in 1919. From 1909 until 1912, Raymond studied at the Ecole Superior des Arts Decoratives in Paris. After completing his studies, he joined the family jewelry business. Raymond, however, was not interested in making the kind of traditional jewelry that the House of Templier had been producing. He had already been doing some innovative designing – his earlier designs were not yet Cubist, but quickly became increasingly so. He was interested in the images that were coming out of Cubism-he wanted to translate Cubist ideas into jewelry. In 1911, he exhibited at several important Salons, and also became a member of the Conseil Superior des Arts Decoratifs . He also participated in the 1925 and 1937 Paris Exhibitions. Templier was an important figure in the Art Deco movement. He was one of the founders of the UAM – UNION DES ARTISTES MODERNES, along with such other important figures as Pierre Chareau and Jean Puiforcat. Templier personally designed every piece of jewelry that bears his signature. His drawings are not only quite beautiful, but they also show his fascination with certain forms that recur in many of his designs.
Literature: Laurence Mouillefarine, Raymond Templier Le Bijou Moderne, Norma Editions, 2005.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Raymond Templier ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. Three 3 natural pearls are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R111324CENA/.3533
