Arthur King 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12.45 Cts Carved Emerald
Geometric sculptural ring designed by Arthur King.
An extraordinary one of a kind cocktail ring, created in New York city by the artist and goldsmith Arthur King, back in the 1970. This bold and massive ring is very rare and was most probably a special custom made order. Crafted by the lost wax method with geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish.
Emerald: Mounted in six-prongs, with 1 cushion cabochon cut (16 x 20 x 5 mm) carved with floral organic motifs in a natural green emerald with an approximate weight of 12.45 carats.
Weight: 35.20 Grams (22.57 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 20 mm (1.02 x 0.79 Inches) and raise 14 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark for Arthur King, the gold assay mark and signed, "KING 18KT".
Arthur Henry King
Born in New York in 1921.He was a very renowned American master jeweler located in New York city that work between the 1960 and 1970. His most notorious was the using of the lost wax technique to set gemstones in a naturalistic form. Arthur Henry King was a self-taught jeweler who favored free form over “correct” classical design. A World War II veteran, King learned the lost art of wax casting while working on scrap metal abroad. It was there that he decided to connect his life with jewelry, making the first piece of jewelry from metal and sharks-teeth. After leaving the Navy, Arthur King returned to his native New York, where he opened his shop on 4th Street in Greenwich Village in the 1950s. Due to the popularity of his products, the business expanded with increased sales in major department stores and boutiques both in the US and European capitals. Already in the 1960s, he had about twenty jewelry boutiques with beautiful interiors. Initially working in brass and silver, he later began using gold and palladium. Alongside rough organically shaped semi-precious stones he began using diamonds and other precious gems. His innovative freeform styles included organic materials, such as ivory, corals, and his favorite pearls. Noteworthy, during his travel to Thailand, Myanmar, and India he used to hunt for pearls himself engaged in deep-sea diving. Also, he was a collector of antiques, from medieval surgical instruments to ancient keys and locks. Along with women’s brooches, necklaces and pendants, King created men’s jewelry collections. Greatly influenced by abstract painters of the 1950s and ‘60s. King sculpted his work, and was called a sculptor in gold. However, after sculpting and casting, he destroyed the mold, wanting each piece to be unique. He had shops in New York, Paris, Miami, London and La Havana. All his jewelry is avidly collected and mostly all items are one of a kind, never mass produced. His jewelry is held at the Victoria & Albert museum, the Moma museum, the New York Natural History museum and many others. Arthur King died in 1991, and his manufacture and remaining shops ceased to exist.
Note: Jewelry pieces from Arthur King of this caliber, quality and size are very hard to find. This important piece is for very serious collectors.
Collateral: This ring 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 carved emerald is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R081923TENM/.8461
