-Frascarolo Milano Enameled Tiger Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies

Tiger Cocktail ring designed by Frascarolo.

A beautiful highly sculpted ring from the bestiary collection of the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo. This impressive and intricate piece was crafted during the Mid-Century period, around the 1960's in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and depict the whimsical figure of a roaring tiger with black stripes and accents of red. The body is carefully decorated, with applications of black and red hot enamels.

Gemstones: The eyes are bezel set, with a matching pair of round brilliant cuts of natural Burmese red rubies of 0.04 carats.

Weight: 21.7 Grams, (13.91 Dwt)

Size: 7.5 and is sizeable.

Measurements: From the top view is 27 mm by 22 mm (1.06 x 0.87 Inches) and raise 15 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped in a plaque under the head, with the maker's mark for Frascarolo, the assay marks for the gold and signed, "MODELE DEPOSE F.C. MADE IN ITALY .750 18 KT *347AL".

Pierino Frascarolo, 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.

Note: Unicorns, lions, Panthers and other fantastic animals are part of the bestiary assortment of this elusive pieces.

Note: 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: 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: R010222MCEM/.5216