-Boucheron Paris 1935 Art Deco Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.55 Ctw Diamonds And Jadeite Jade
Cocktail ring designed by Boucheron.
Gorgeous ring, created in Paris France back in the 1935 during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Boucheron. This great ring has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum parts for the settings of the diamonds.
Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 22 round European old cut diamonds, 3.40 carats, white colorless F/G color, mostly VS clarity.
Jade: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 round cabochon cut of 10 mm carved from natural jadeite green jade of 4.15 carats.
Birthstone: Jade for the month of March.
Weight: 16.30 Grams, (10.45 Dwt).
Size: 7.75 and may be easily sized on request.
Measurements: From the top view 26 mm by 22 mm (Inches) and raise 13 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the eagle's and dog's heads for the assay and guaranty of the gold and platinum respectively, the maker's mark BB inside a lozange cartouche associated to Boucheron and signed, "MONTURE BOUCHERON".
Frédéric Boucheron, founded the Maison Boucheron in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry house is known for its intricate, free spirited style. Boucheron's designs are always creative and display outstanding French craftsmanship and characterful stones. He quickly became well known for the exceptional quality of his precious stones. Around 1880, he was the first modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving technique that had been forgotten since ancient times. Always avant-garde and seeking modernity, in 1879 the jeweler devised the Question Mark necklace, which, for the first time ever, would be worn asymmetrically and would not have a clasp. Far from entrapping the jewel and those who wore it in some stranglehold, Boucheron liberated both the jewelry and the women, without resorting to ideology. He became the jeweler of free and independent women. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron was the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on place Vendôme. It was this move that gave meaning to the beginnings and to what followed. In this case, that of four generations of Boucheron, who, in the space of 160 years, built a style, a reputation, a know-how. This balance between perfect technical mastery and limitless artistic talent lies at the origin of each creation. Just as one sees the qualities of a stone before it is cut, or senses the radiance of a jewel before it is shaped, so Boucheron conceived of French jewelry before it existed.
Literature: Gilles Neret, Boucheron, Historie D'Une Dinastie De Joalliers, Pont Royal 1988, for pieces from the same period illustrated,
Collateral: It 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. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R032723RNNM/.3918
