Vintage ring. 18k gold, diamonds. Attributed to Boucheron, France - see story below. Made mid 20th century.
Comes with independent appraisal.
Measurements:
Weight is 6.3 grams. Bezel about 3/4 inch (2cm) from end to end.
US size 4 3/4.
Approximately 1.35ct diamonds, appraised as F-G in color and VS-1 to VS-2 in clarity.
Description :
Beautiful cocktail ring full of movement and botanical interest. The primary element is a flower with a central brilliant cut diamond, cupped in a ring of 5 petals, each pave set with a trio of diamonds. The flower is raised above the height of the rest of the ring. Fanning out from below the flower are a number of gold-veined leaves, each pave set with 6 diamonds and resting partially one above the other. Each leaf fans out in a different direction, as though seeking the light. At the base of the bouquet is a single diamond, marking the end of a twig.
Beautifully and naturalistically modelled in gold, the group is assymetric, but perfectly balanced.
The ring was resized to fit a thinner finger and the hallmarks and maker's marks were lost in the process. The band is also slightly off the round as a result.
Marks and Metal:
very faint catalogue or model number inside the shank. Possibly 4795. See story below.
Condition: Minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. See comments about resizing in description.
THE STORY:
The previous owners of this ring who lived in the UK, were collectors of Boucheron jewelry and firmly claimed that this ring was made by Boucheron.
Since the marks were lost when the ring was resized, we cannot verify this claim and can only relate the attribution.
For the same reason, we will not claim definitively that the ring is French, but considering the chic and workmanship, could it be anything else?
