An astonishing handmade mid century modernist bombe ring with blue enamel in solid 18K yellow gold dating to the early 1950s.
This intricately designed solid gold ring is entirely hand crafted. The detail is astonishing. Minute six sided ribbon like shapes are arranged in an asymmetric manner to form a full hemisphere. Falling below the too hemisphere if the ring there is a hand made beautifully detailed cage with complimentary geometry to the top of the ring. Inside this gold pomander sits a vivid electric blue enamel hemisphere.
It is a spectacular piece which is both futuristic and feminine at the same time. I have personally never seen anything like this hand made ring.
It weighs 9.2 grams. Inside the shank there is a 750 hallmark for 18K.
The top of the sphere ring rises 7/16" high off the finger and measures 1/2" in width.
Dating to the early 1950s this ring is in lovely condition, it is ready to gift or to wear.
Currently this beautiful ring is a size 4 1/2 US sizing. It is sizable.
My favorite jewelry is one of a kind custom pieces made in the modernist style that date between the 50s and 70s. I love their uniqueness and sophistication. During the last 10 years these rare pieces have spiraled upwards in price because of sheer rarity and the growing international collectors market who appreciate original modernist design. This trend is set to continue strongly well into the future.
There is a small area on the very edge of the enamelled gold hemisphere where the cobalt enamel has been glazed too thinly and the underlying gold is visible through the enamel. This occurring during original firing. This small defect in the enameling is hard to see and does not detract from the overall beauty or collectibility of this handmade mid century ring.
It is in lovely condition and presents well. It is ready to wear.
An Appraisal Report shall accompany this item. This Appraisal has been made by a professional Gemologist and accredited Jewelry Appraiser who is a specialist in the field.
We will ship in a presentation box for safe keeping and ready for gifting.
This very unique handmade ring would make a unique engagement ring, anniversary ring or a cocktail ring. It is so luxurious and so unique!
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