Autre Marque Yellow gold spinel-set signet ring 750%O Gold hardware

Description :

Mark : Unsigned
● Styling : Solitaire and signet ring
● Metal type : yellow gold metal, 18 ct
● Hallmark conditionment : eagle head (French work in gold 18 carats) and Master
● Total gross weight (g) : 3.49 gr about
● Number of different stones : 1
● Types of stones : spinel
● Stone certificate : non

Dimensions :
● Head Width (MM) : 8 hauteur (MM) : 6 longueur (MM) : 10
● Ring body width (MM) :
● Ring size : 55 fr / 7 ¼ USD / 17.50 MM
● Sizing : possible

About the jewel :
● Time : 1935 - 1960 – Retro/mid century
● Condition : Well
● Ref : 6282email



“Spinel is a mineral species of the oxide family.. It is a fine stone used in jewelry. The red one has long been confused with ruby. Its main producing countries are Sri Lanka, Burma and Tajikistan. » Wiki

“The Retro period follows the Second World War which put an end to the Art Deco period.. In the absence of stones and great fortunes ready to spend a lot, French jewelers launch collections rich in metal: yellow gold is in the spotlight. This is the appearance of the famous tank bracelets and rings. These jewels are inspired by the chains of military tanks and they are often mixed in yellow gold and pink gold.. It is also the appearance of cocktail rings: very tall big rings, with imposing but inexpensive stones at the time. Thus the citrine, amethyst, smoky quartz is making a great place in jewelry from the Retro period. » ref Maison Mohs

“Gold will become scarce in these early years 1940, and will be rationed everywhere. As for platinum, it will not be found because requisitioned.
The forms of jewelry from this period are very sculptural (their creators are Picasso, Dali or Braque) and thus break established conventions.
Rings are bulky, bold and no longer owe anything to Art Deco. We do in gigantism. The calibrated colored stones are synthetic, mixed with diamonds and the metal of choice is yellow gold or pink gold. Metal is treated like fabric, we find drapes, pleated, bows and ribbons.
We observe the creation of many voluminous bracelets and other geometric patterns. Some are articulated and reminiscent of tank tracks. Others are made of so-called “tubogaz” or “gas pipe” mesh.. The tank rings can be identified by their impressive volume.
The jewels of the years 1940 will thus bear the name of TANK jewelry in reference to the tanks that crisscrossed our country at the time. » ref Jewel Balm