ITALIAN 1960 Cluster Cocktail Ring In 14Kt With Coral Lapis Turquoises & Diamonds
An Italian modernist cluster cocktail ring.
This is a stunning and very unusual cocktail ring created in Italy back in the 1960's. This fabulous, massive and oversized ring has been crafted with solid and bold construction in yellow gold of 14 karats with polished and engraved finishes. The ring is symmetric and is embellished with thirty-five natural gemstones, such white colorless diamonds, deep blue lapis lazulis, light blue turquoises and a magnificent fluted carving of an intense red coral from the coasts of Sardinia in Italy. This is a ring with great eye appeal, substantial look and bold weight. The total gemstones weight is approximate to 63.58 carats.
The Sardinian Coral
This is a treasure chest in the splendid sea of Sardinia, that holds countless riches such as the Corallium Rubrum, or red coral, a Coralliidae family widespread in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic. In general, it grows up to 200 meters in depth, in poorly lit places and with poor vegetation. The Sardinian coral has a bright red or pink colour and creates branched colonies that may exceed 20-30 cm in height and lives in distinct living conditions: constant salinity and reduced movement of the water and attenuated illumination. It thrives in shady and sheltered places, such as caves, overhangs and fissures between rocks, usually at a depth between 20-30 meters and 200 meters, but at times it can be found further toward the surface
About This Mediterranean Sardinian Coral
The carved coral displayed in this ring is magnificent, from the Sardinian region in southern Italy. The carving display exceptional salmon red saturation, with even color and unspotted surfaces. Red corals like this are branch-forming coral species found in the Mediterranean Sea close to Sardinia and is one of the most valuable of all precious corals.
Coral: Mount on top in a concealed bar setting, with 1 fluted oval cabochon cut (27 x 19 x 15 mm) carved from natural Italian Sardinian red coral, with a weight of about 58.68 carats. (The coral weight was estimated and calculated by carats formula).
Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.40 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Lapis: Mounted in prongs settings, with 14 calibrated round cabochon cuts of natural deep blue lapis lazulis, with a weight of about 2.10 carats.
Turquoises: Mounted in prongs settings, with 12 calibrated marquise cabochon cuts of natural light blue turquoises with a weight of about 2.40 carats.
Birthstone: Coral for the month of April.
Weight: 33.70 Grams, (21.65 Dwt).
Size: 7 and may be resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 34 mm by 30 mm (1.34 x 1.18 Inches) and raise 24 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the gold and signed, "T. ITALY 14KT".
Collateral: This Italian cluster cocktail ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Italian cluster cocktail ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 35 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R081525ANNM/.6318
