MARINA B. Modernist Lion Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Amethyst & Citrines
Lion cocktail ring designed by Marina B. (1930-2024).
This is an extremely rare colorful cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the iconic designer Marina Bvlgari, back in the 1986. This beautiful vintage ring is part of the limited Lion collection, which was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ring is embellished with a gorgeous selection of eleven colorful natural earth mined gemstones, such; green peridots, a purple amethyst and citrines
Peridots: Mounted north to south in bezels settings, with 8 calibrated fancy faceted trillions cuts of natural vivid green peridots, with a total weight of about 4 carats.
Amethysts: Mount on top in side-to-side setting, with 1 oval double cabochon cut (16 x 12 x 8 mm) of a natural vivid purple amethyst, with a total weight of about 10.95 carats.
Citrines: Mounted at the sides in bezel settings, with 2 well matched fancy bullet shape cabochons cuts (14 x 9 x 5 mm) of natural translucent citrines, with a combined weight of about 10 carats.
Birthstone: Amethyst for the month of February, peridot for August and citrines for November.
Weight: 13.80 Grams, (8.85 Dwt).
Size: The actual size is 5.5 and may be resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 16 mm (1.02 x 0.63 Inches) and raise 11 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian control marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold, the six-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "©MARINA B. MB MADE IN ITALY .750 179013".
Marina Bulgari
She was born in Rome in 1930; she is widely regarded as one of the most important women in jewelry of our time. Her adventurous and ambitious spirit led her to leave her family’s famed Maison in 1976 in order to launch Marina B. Determined and able to make her own name whilst honoring her family’s nurtured passion and talented heritage, Marina’s unique style became world-renown for its boldness and timelessness. Rich and opulent yet so very contemporary, Marina invented her own gemstone cuts in addition to reinventing many others. She successfully opened her first showroom in Geneva in 1978, which led to boutiques in Milan, Paris and New York and a worldwide clientele. Marina B’s modern vision and creative excellence inspired a first generation of women purchasing jewels for themselves. In its present day, Guy Bedarida brings the brand into the right now, with beautifully fitting collections that continue to embrace Marina’s innovative aesthetic.
Literature: Viviane Jutheau De Witt, Marina b. The Art of Jewelry Design, Skira 2003. Pp 79 Lion collection for a drawing of this ring illustrated; illustration 134.
Collateral: This Marina B. Lion cocktail ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Marina B. Lion cocktail ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 11 gemstones are secured in their settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R110224SINN/.3317
