-Buccellati 1970 Milano Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.35 Cts Ceylon Sapphire

Jeweled cocktail ring designed by Mario Buccellati.

Beautiful domed cocktail ring, made in Milan Italy by the famous house of Buccellati, back in the 1970. This rare piece was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karat and the entire surface is finished with the characteristic and iconic Buccellati's etched intricate patterns.

Sapphire: The crowned carved element on top, is mounted with a bezel setting that is holding 1 round cabochon cut (6 x 6 x 4.5 mm) of a natural vivid blue Ceylon Sapphire of 1.35 carats.

Weight: 16.2 grams (10.38 Dwt).

Size: 7.5 and is sizeable.

Measurements: From the top view 20 mm by 16 mm (0.79 x 0.63 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian control gold assay mark and signed, "BUCCELLATI ITALY .750 96".

Mario Buccellati, born in 1891 and opened his first enterprise in 1919, after the establishment of stores in Milan, Rome and Florence, began the development of his overseas business by opening a new store on Fifth Avenue in New York  in 1954 and another in Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida in 1958. In 1949, Mario Buccellati was commissioned to create an icon by Pope PiUs XII for Princess Margaret to mark the extraordinary power of the first visit of a British Royal to Vatican City  in hundreds of years. This magnificent work of art can be admired today at the Chianciano Art Museum in Tuscany. In 1965, after the death of Mario, the management of the firm was conducted by four of his five sons. In 1971, the new brand Gianmaria Buccellati was launched by one of Mario's sons, who started a separate business from his brothers, and in 2011 came to an agreement with his relatives for the brand Buccellati, then Buccellati Holding Italia, reshape the company.

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 sapphire is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R010223MRMC/.3894