*Gubelin 1960 Swiss mid-century modernist textured ring in 18 kt yellow gold with lapis lazuli
Very handsome cocktail ring designed by Gubelin.
A modernist vintage piece created in Zurich, Switzerland during the mid-century period, circa 1960. It was crafted with textured organic patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats.
The main decorative element, is a massive domed round cabochon cut (12 x 13 x 14 mm), set at top. The gemstone is a natural Afghani blue lapis lazuli, with a weight of 17.50 carats.
This ring have a total weight of 14.3 grams and the actual size is 6, easily sizeable.
The top view measures are 24 mm by 18 mm and raise 15 mm over the finger.
Stamped, with the maker's mark for Gubelin and the Swiss gold assay hallmark, ".750".
Note: The lapis lazuli gemstone is from Afghanistan, with have a very vivid deep blue color that made a beautiful contrast with the textured rich gold.
The Gubelin house was founded in 1854 when Mauritz Breitschmid opened a watchmaker's shop on the Pfistergasse in Lucerne. a few years later, in 1861, Eduard Jakob Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland. he subsequently moved to Lucerne and was apprenticed to the watchmaker Mauritz Breitschmid. The year 1886 marked a special occasion in the young watchmaker's life as Eduard Jakob Gübelin married bertha Sophia Breitschmid, the daughter of his old master. In the same year, the two men became business partners, managing the growing company together.
In the 1920s Gübelin opened its own jewelry atelier and at the same time set up a small gemological laboratory so that it could test – and be sure of the authenticity – of the stones its jewelers used. It also continued making and repairing fine watches for a discerning clientele, developing a reputation that soon reached throughout Europe and overseas.
Since 1854, the house of Gübelin has always been in the hands of the family and led by a family member throughout time the Gübelin family carefully nurtured its traditions. It kept the company’s core values alive and passed them on to the next generation which contributed to the success and growth of the swiss house.
It is in impeccable condition, with remains of the old patina.
INVENTORY REF: R0000MNNN/.3437
