JOSE HESS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.64 Ctw In VS Diamonds
A cocktail ring designed by Jose Hess.
This is an absolutely gorgeous cocktail ring created in New York City by the American designer Jose Hess. The massive ring was masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The stunning cocktail ring is fully embellished with fifty-eight sparkling natural diamonds of the best quality. The fine diamonds are earth mined, white colorless and calibrated.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Modernist, 1980-1990.
Diamonds: Mounted in prongs and bezels settings, with 58 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 4.64 carats, white colorless E Color, VS-1 clarity.
Weight: 15.98 Grams, (10.25 Dwt).
Size: Actually is 7.25 and may be resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 24 mm by 24 mm (0.95 x 0.95 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the six digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "©JOSE HESS 18kt 152931".
Jose Hess
He was a jewelry designer, artist and craftsman that possesses a talent for creating original, contemporary jewelry that dazzles with diamonds. Jose Hess is a driving force on the international design circuit. Master goldsmith, designer and gemologist, Hess’ roots and career path portray an artist and entrepreneur whose vision, sense of style and quality standards continue to keep him in the forefront of American jewelry design. A leader and active proponent of American jewelry design, Hess concentrates in creating branded collections. Today, Jose Hess concentrates on mentoring emerging designers by teaching jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, works as a consultant to jewelry companies in the United States and abroad to help them improve their design and manufacturing methods, and designs a Jose Hess brand collection of jewelry which is featured on television, with Jose doing the presentations live on air. A winner of numerous jewelry design award competitions including the prestigious DeBeers Diamonds International award, Hess has been frequently recognized for his talent. His jewelry has been prominently featured in Elle, In Style, Mirabella, Town & Country, Vogue, and a variety of other magazines. Often seen on the glamorous Hollywood circuit, celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Candy Spelling have been spotted wearing pieces from Hess’s collection.
Collateral: This Jose Hess cocktail ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Jose Hess cocktail ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 58 diamonds are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R110525TONM.,3841
