BOUCHERON Paris 1938 Art Deco Platinum Ring With Aquamarine & Diamonds
Cocktail ring with aquamarine designed by Boucheron.
This magnificent Art Deco cocktail ring was created in Paris, France, by the prestigious jewelry house Boucheron during the late 1930s. A superb example of French Art Deco design, the ring has been masterfully crafted in solid platinum and set with an exceptional selection of natural, earth-mined gemstones. At its center is a magnificent Brazilian vivid blue aquamarine, complemented by twenty-two white colorless diamonds that enhance its brilliance and elegant geometric composition.
Exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic for which Boucheron is internationally celebrated, the ring displays the clean architectural lines and timeless elegance that define the finest French jewelry of the Art Deco period. Preserved in impeccable condition, it is accompanied by a GIA laboratory certificate for the aquamarine, as well as a comprehensive descriptive appraisal.
A rare and highly collectible jewel, this outstanding Boucheron creation represents the perfect union of exceptional gemstones, masterful platinum craftsmanship, and the enduring beauty of French Art Deco design.
Country: Paris France.
Period: Art-Deco, 1935-38.
Aquamarine: Mount in the center in four prongs settings, with 1 rectangular step cut vivid deep blue aquamarine (20.36 x 14.96 x 10.55 mm) with a weight of about 23.19 carats. (The weight of the aquamarine was calculated by gemstone measurement formula).
Diamonds: Mounted in French pave settings, with 16 graduated European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 0.44 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS Clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 4 straight baguettes cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 0.50 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS Clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 2 matching trapezoidal cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 1.00 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS Clarity.
Birthstone: Aquamarine for the month of March
Weight: 17.98 Grams, (11.55 Dwt).
Measurements: 22 mm by 21 mm (0.87 x 0.83 Inches) and raise 10.5 mm over the finger.
Size: Actually is 6 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the dog head for the assay and guaranty of the platinum, the maker's mark cartouche and signed as follow, "BOUCHERON".
Boucheron
Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry house is known for its intricate, free spirited style. Boucheron designs are always creative and display outstanding French craftsmanship and characterful stones. He quickly became well known for the exceptional quality of his precious stones. Around 1880, he was the first modern jeweler bold enough to engrave diamonds with flowers or arabesques, reviving an engraving technique that had been forgotten since ancient times. Always avant-garde and seeking modernity, in 1879 the jeweler devised the Question Mark necklace, which, for the first time ever, would be worn asymmetrically and would not have a clasp. Far from entrapping the jewel and those who wore it in some stranglehold, Boucheron liberated both the jewelry and the women, without resorting to ideology. He became the jeweler of free and independent women. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron was the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on place Vendôme. It was this move that gave meaning to the beginnings and to what followed. In this case, that of four generations of Boucheron, who, in the space of 160 years, built a style, a reputation, a know-how. This balance between perfect technical mastery and limitless artistic talent lies at the origin of each creation. Just as one sees the qualities of a stone before it is cut, or senses the radiance of a jewel before it is shaped, so Boucheron conceived of French jewelry before it existed.
Literature: Gilles Neret. Boucheron, Historie D'une Dynastie De Joaillier. Pont Royal Pp-125, for similar examples from the same period.
Provenance:
Collateral: This cocktail ring by Boucheron is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Collateral: This cocktail ring by Boucheron is accompanied by a laboratory certificate-report number 2245029047, prepared by the GIA on August 3, 2026, stating the aquamarine is natural and genuine.
Collateral: This cocktail ring by Boucheron is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Boucheron ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 23 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R072726IENN/.5186
