PETOCHI Firenze Roman Revival Ring With Micro Mosaic In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Clips-on earrings designed by G. Petochi.
This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Roma Italy at the atelier of G. Petochi, back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with classic fluted patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished on top with a magnificent micro-mosaic panel. The micro-mosaic depicts the view of the Roman Forum. Italian micro mosaic jewelry is exquisite, tiny-tesserae art from 18th-19th century Italy, popular Grand Tour souvenirs depicting landmarks or florals, using microscopic glass/enamel pieces set in gold/silver, requiring immense skill to create wearable art with up to 1400 pieces per inch, reflecting Roman mosaic traditions and still made today by artisans.
Country: Rome-Firenze, Italy.
Period: Roman revival, 1970.
Weight: 20.2 Grams, (12.95 Dwt).
Size: Actually is size 5.5 and may be resized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 23 mm and 20 mm (0.91 x 0.79 Inches) and raise 6.5 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18 karats gold and signed as follows, "G. PETOCHI .750 *24 ROMA".
Petochi
Fratelli Petochi was established some 136 years ago by brothers Alessandro and Giuseppe Petochi in Rome. The brothers, recognized for their strong attention to craftsmanship, quality and discretion, were ultimately "discovered" in 1904 by Prince Alessandro Torlonia who invited them to take a salon space in the Palazzo Torlonia, a famed 16th-century townhouse in the heart of Rome. It was this move that sealed the company's fate to become jeweler to some of Europe's most noble and powerful families, such as the Borghese, the Colonna, the Odescalchi, the Pallavicini and the House of Savoy, who granted Fratelli Petochi a royal warrant. The illustrious beginnings of the house continued well into the modern age, as Petochi jewels counted not just amongst the royals but also foreign celebrities and movie stars like Audrey Hepburn. Hepburn reportedly stepped into the salon to repair a broken earring during the filming of Roman Holiday, and from that day forward became a long-serving fan of the house's designs.
Collateral: This micro-mosaic ring by Petochi is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this micro-mosaic ring by Petochi is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R110525MCCE/.4855
