Rene Boivin 1973 Paris Ebony Wood Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.77 Cts Colombian Emerald
An emerald ring designed by Rene Boivin.
Very rare and beautiful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Rene Boivin, back in the 1970's. This ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with very high polished finish and embellished with a cabochon carved from natural black ebony. An impressive ring with fabulous craftsmanship.
Gemstones: Mount in the center in a stepped bezel setting, with one octagonal faceted cut (7.25 x 7.25 x 5.4 mm) of a natural Colombian green emerald of 1.77 carats. from the Muzo region.
Weight: 14.95 Grams, (9.58 Dwt).
Size: 6, sizeable.
Measurements: 16 mm by 25.4 mm (0.63 x 1.0 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the French eagle head mark (remains) for the warranty of the 18kt gold and signed in full, "RENE BOIVIN".
René Boivin, born in 1864, was a French goldsmith, founded his company in 1890 in Paris. When he married Jeanne Poiret, sister of the famous couturier Paul Poiret, he gained entrée to the high fashion world. His forward-thinking designs rejected the era’s delicate Art Nouveau proportions in favor of chunky jewels inspired by the Middle East and Asia. When Rene died young in 1917, his wife Jeanne took over the direction of the house of Boivin, a daring act for a woman of the time. She hired mostly female designers, most famously Suzanne Belperron, who conceived many of the company’s iconic creations. This was jewelry for a different kind of woman—strong and modern, with a mind of her own. Boivin pieces marked high fashion rather than high status (although they telegraphed that, too, to those in the know). They were sensual and generous, with texture and dimension. Citrine, aquamarine, topaz and lapis were the colors of a palette that gave life to wearable gold sculpture. Most Boivin jewels were commissioned one-of-a-kind pieces, and were almost never signed. Jeanne considered them distinctive enough to be recognized on sight. In April 1991 the company became part of the Asprey Group and still produces very fine jewelry.
Provenance: Purchased in Paris at Rene Boivin 1975. Acquired in Paris France in a private treaty 2018. A private collection in San Juan, Puerto Rico 2019. Acquired in San Juan Puerto Rico 2022.
Literature: Rene Boivin Jeweller, François Cailles, quarter Book 1994, Pp-368 for a similar piece from this collection.
Note: This is an unique one of a kind piece.
Note: Muzo is a town and municipality in the western Bocaya province, part of the department of Bocaya, Colombia. It is widely known as the world capital of emeralds for the mines containing the world's highest quality gems of this type.
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. The emerald is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R111422ENMN/.3592
