Antique Vintage Deco Retro 10k Yellow Gold Ruby Florentine Band Ring Sz 7.25

Description

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Listing description by: Dayna M.
The Piece
Auction Estimate:
,000 - ,000
Age Circa:
Retro C. 1940 - 1950
Markings:
"10k", "C.E.C", "HANDWROUG" and unknown pictorial marking on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
C.E.C
Gram Weight:
8.6 grams
Metal Type:
10k yellow gold
Item Weight Value:
0.00 (value all-inclusive weight)
Material:
--
Main Stone:
Ruby
Main Stone Measurements/Color:
Carat weight:
6.57 carats
length:
11.09 mm
Width:
9.93 mm
Depth:
5.74 mm
Color:
semi-translucent bright red hue
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
--
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts:
Rectangular faceted cut
Ring Size:
7.25
Sizable by your local jeweler:
Yes
Item Measurements:
Top of ring:
0.52" long, 0.42" wide
Notable Features:
This ring was handmade during the Retro period in the Art Deco era. Composed of 10k yellow gold, the ring features a stunning large ruby stone. Such colorful, valuable stones in this ring are an excellent example of the Hollywood Regency style, which rose to popularity during the Retro period. Reflecting their large, memorable personalities, Hollywood celebrities and socialites during this time would adorn themselves with glamorous jewelry, usually featuring valuable, attention-grabbing stones. This ring was made in the style of Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany designs that were influencing the Hollywood Regency style, making the viewer think of the likes of Ava Gardner and Katherine Hepburn. The overall design suggests it was made to be worn as an engagement or wedding ring.
The ring face is adorned with a large rectangular faceted ruby stone with an impressive carat weight of 6.57 carats. The stone is red and semi-translucent, allowing light to filter through its body and illuminate the red color while reflecting off its rectangular cut facets with eye-catching sparkle and shimmer. To keep the stone secure, it rests in a yellow gold bezel setting. The vibrancy of the gold is a striking contrast to the bright red stone.
The shoulders of the ring have beautiful Florentine designs on curved motifs. The ring is completed with a smoothed and polished tapering band for a comfortable fit when worn. A classic example of Hollywood Regency jewelry from the Retro period, this ring would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection, as well as an excellent gift for a bride in search of "something old." Don't miss your chance to preserve this piece of cultural history.
Damage:
Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the 1940s and 1950s. This was a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes stemming from World War II. These designs reflect an infusion of futuristic vision with elements inspired by preceding periods, encompassing a variety of gemstones, shapes, and materials. Materials used commonly in Retro jewelry are gold, gold alloys, and silver as the wartime put a restriction on the use of platinum. Designs can be masculine, geometric and modern, or softer, more feminine and floral.
The Hollywood Regency style came into fashion during the 1930s, ushered along by the Golden Age of Hollywood. This style was heralded by bright, contrasting colors and modernization of the opulence of Baroque styles, featuring a deliberately frivolous extravagance that screamed glitz and glamour. “Big girls need big diamonds” was taken to heart, and the gorgeous Hollywood stars decked themselves appropriately, with blindingly glittering jewels to showcase their lives of luxury.
Rubies are one of the four precious gemstones and are prized for their pink to blood red colors. The most valued hue of ruby is called blood-red, or pigeon blood, for the bright, rich hue it exhibits. The color of a ruby comes from the element chromium. Rubies have adorned royal and religious jewelry for centuries and were especially esteemed in Asian countries like China and India, where they were thought to bring good fortune. Rubies are graded by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Rubies are often also evaluated based on their geographic origin.
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