BVLGARI Roma 1970 Modernist Artistic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rhodochrosite

An sculptural ring designed by Bvlgari.

This is a very rare vintage cocktail ring, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1970. This ring is very unusual and very artistic and was carefully crafted like a piece of art in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished with a earth mined natural rhodochrosite gemstone with is embellished on top with abstracts figures.

Rhodochrosite

This gemstone draws its name from two Greek words, rhodon meaning rose and chroma meaning color. This legendary stone dates back at to the ancient Inca civilization. Upon discovering the gem in a cave in Argentina, the Incas incorporated the beautiful pink crystals into jewelry. Rhodochrosite is Argentina’s national gemstone. Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002. It is sometimes called "Rosa del Inca", "Inca Rose" or Rosinca.

Rhodochrosite: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 1 flat oval cabochon cut () carved from a natural Rhodochrosite with a weight of about carats.

Birthstone: Rhodochrosite for the month of May.

Weight: 15.45 Grams, (9.95 Dwt). 

Size: 7.5 and can be sized on special request.

Measurements: From the top view is 30 mm by 13 mm (1.18 x 0.52 Inches) and raise 6 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian control marks: the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed, "BVLGARI .750 MADE IN ITALY *AL".

Bvlgari

The company was founded in the late 19th century by Sotirio Bulgari, who was born in 1857 in Greece and was descended from a talented family of silversmiths. In 1884 he opened his first shop in Rome on the Via Sistina, and then in 1905 he moved to the actual flag's store in Via dei Condotti. Upon Sotirio’s death in 1932 his sons, Giorgio, and Costantino, took over the business. They are credited with creating the highly distinctive ‘Bvlgari’ style, inspired by Greek and Roman classicism revival, the Italian Renaissance, and the 19th century Roman school of goldsmiths. The 1970s marked the beginning of Bulgari’s international expansion with the opening of stores in New York (the first overseas), Paris, Geneva, and Monte Carlo.

Collateral: This ring 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. The Rhodochrosite is secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R083124SSNM/.3713