VERDURA Caged Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 25 Purples Amethysts
Caged cocktail ring designed by Verdura.
This is a very rare and bold "Caged" cocktail ring created in Milan Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. The ring has been crafted in the shape of a wired cage in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish. The cage is filled with twenty-five purple amethysts of mixed fifteen different cuts. The original vintage 1941 model of this ring, is currently in the Verdura Museum collection in Milano Italy. A vintage design made to look very modern. The stone flutters within the caged enclosure. The Caged Ring is Fulco di Verdura at his most irreverent. A marriage of maracas and cocktail rings, this design is as fun as it is timeless.
Amethyst: The caged section is filled with 25 mixed cuts of purple amethysts, they freely move.
Weight: 20.5 Grams, (13.15 Dwt).
Size: 6.75 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 27 mm by 18 mm (2.76 x 2.85 x 0.60 Inches) and raise 14 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, "VERDURA .750".
Verdura
The Duke Fulco di Verdura (1899-1978), start his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and to open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Verdura ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 25 amethysts are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R121624ANNS/.4927
