PAUL BINDER 1970 Swiss Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Aquamarine
Sculptural cocktail ring designed by Paul Binder.
This is a beautiful modernist ring created in Zurich Switzerland at the jewelry atelier of Paul Binder, back in the 1970. This cocktail ring has been carefully crafted with sculptural shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Is embellished with fine natural earth mined gemstones, such; blue lapis lazulis, white colorless diamonds and a blue Brazilian aquamarine. This ring, is a rare collector's masterpiece crafted with meticulously precision and in impeccable condition.
Aquamarine: Mount in the center in prongs settings, with 1 heart shaped faceted cut of a natural Brazilian aquamarine, with a weight of about 4.50 carats.
Lapis Lazuli: Mount in inlaid channel settings, with 2 fancy cabochons cuts carved from natural Afghani blue lapis lazuli.
Diamonds: Mount in flush settings, with 2 well matched round brilliant cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.06 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Birthstone: Aquamarine for the month of March and lapis for September.
Weight: 18.3 Grams, (11.75 Dwt).
Size: 5.5 and may be resized only one size down or up on special request.
Measurements: 20 mm by 15 mm, (0.79 x 0.59 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt yellow gold and signed as follows, "BINDER .750".
Paul Binder
He was a very famous and talented Swiss goldsmith. He opened his first workshop in the 1974 in the city of Winterthur in Switzerland and the second one in the city of Zurich located on the number 4 of Storchengasse, (Storchen street). He studied jewelry design and manufacture in numerous places including Germany, Denmark and Italy. He is very well known as one of the best Switzerland's goldsmith due his outstanding skills in all jewelry matters.
Provenance: Acquired in Zurich, Switzerland in the 1980, a private collection in NYC.
Collateral: This cocktail ring by Paul Binder is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this cocktail ring by Paul Binder is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 5 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R091125MONM/.4399
