MARINA B. Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Aquamarine & Shield-Cut Amethysts
A cocktail Exi ring designed by Marina B. (1930-2024).
This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Milano Italy by the iconic designer Marina Bvlgari, back in the late 1980. The vintage ring is part of the Den collection and was carefully crafted in solid yellow and white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The cocktail ring is embellished on top with one natural earth-mined Brazilian blue aquamarine, which is flanked at the sides with two well matched shields cuts purple amethysts.
Country: Milano, Italy.
Period: Modernism, 1980.
Collection: DEN.
Aquamarine: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 rectangular emerald step cut (12 x 10 x 6 mm) of a natural Brazilian blue aquamarine, with a weight of about 5.31 carats. (The weight of the aquamarine was calculated by formula).
Amethyst: Mount at the sides in bezel settings, with 2 well matched shields step cuts (16 x 16 x 6 mm) of a natural vivid purple amethysts, with a combined weight of about 2.60 carats.
Birthstone: Aquamarine for the month of March and amethyst for February.
Weight: 16.6 Grams, (10.65 Dwt).
Size: Actually is 6.5 and may be resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 22 mm by 14 mm (0.87 x 0.55 Inches) and raise 8 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 & white gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "©MARINA B. MB .750 C4372".
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 107 DEN collection for similar pieces illustrated, illustration 198.
Collateral: This Marina B. Den cocktail ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Marina B. Den cocktail ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 3 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R051526TREN/.3990
