Description:
AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RING – IMPORTANT 1960S CRAFTSMANSHIP
The visual impact of this ring is attributed to an extraordinary natural Aquamarine of exceptional size, the absolute protagonist of the jewel.
Its wide, brilliant emerald cut with stepped facets creates a succession of perfectly geometric surfaces that elegantly capture light, highlighting the gem's purity and its intense crystalline blue hue.
The Aquamarine, approximately 28–30 ct, exhibits remarkable transparency and clarity, allowing for full appreciation of the refined Emerald Cut design.
The large facets reflect deep and orderly refractions, while the generous top table enhances the stone's natural beauty, making it the jewel's absolute star.
Observing the ring from the side, one can appreciate the substantial openwork setting, designed to hold the gem with absolute security without weighing down its aesthetics.
The basket, high and perfectly proportioned, is adorned with elegant openwork geometric motifs that visually lighten the structure and attest to the high-level craftsmanship typical of 1960s jewelry.
Four robust corner prongs precisely hold the Aquamarine, leaving much of the stone free and perfectly visible.
This solution allows light to pass through the gem even from the sides, enhancing its transparency and highlighting the quality of the cut.
The shoulders of the ring are embellished with a refined pavé of natural round brilliant-cut Diamonds, set within triangular elements that elegantly connect the shank to the setting.
Their presence adds luminosity without detracting attention from the extraordinary central Aquamarine, maintaining a perfect balance in the jewel's proportions.
The shank, solid and elegantly tapered, completes a setting studied with great attention to detail, where every element contributes to enhancing the gem's presence.
The overall piece reveals meticulous workmanship, where execution technique, proportional balance, and manufacturing quality merge into a jewel of considerable charm and great prestige.
MAIN FEATURES
• Era: circa 1960s
• Material: 18K white gold
• Center stone: Natural rectangular-step cut Aquamarine (Emerald Cut)
• Aquamarine carat weight: approximately 28–30 ct
• Color: Intense blue with high transparency
• Stones: Natural round brilliant-cut Diamonds, approximately 0.25 ct total
• Setting: Openwork basket with corner prongs and open gallery
• Craftsmanship: High-quality artisanal manufacturing with hand-finished details
A ring of exceptional presence, where the extraordinary size of the Aquamarine, the refined setting, and the high quality of the craftsmanship create a jewel of great prestige, destined to stand out for its elegance, rarity, and gemological value.
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Ref. 4159 AT
