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Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950

Name: Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
Brand: Pierre Sterlé
Price: 37684.71 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A Pierre Sterlé opal and diamond cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1950. This impressive ring is set to its centre with an exceptional oval shaped cabochon of 19.87 carats approximately, which is framed by five elegant scrolling shoulders grain set with old European and single cut diamonds of 0.86 carats. Estimated as G colour, VS2 clarity. The opal displays desirable green and blue flashes of colour, being a striking focal point for the intricately and beautifully hand crafted mount it sits within. Pierre Sterlé, was a French jeweller whose work reached its zenith during the 1940's and 1950's who had such notable clients as King Farouk of Egypt who asked him to fashion a crown for his queen. Pierre Sterlé started his career in 1934 where he began by designing jewellery for such prestigious French Jewellery Houses as Boucheron and Chaumet. This is a fine example of the excellent work that he produced, inspired by nature this is a ring that will not be forgotten! The ring is currently a UK finger size N (USA size 6.75) but this can be resized for a perfect fit. Signed 'STERLE PARIS', serial no. 8381 with Assay marks to the reverse of the band for platinum. Components: Opal 19.87 carats Diamonds: 0.86 carats approximately estimated as G colour VS2 clarity Platinum Dimensions: 36mm x 21mm x 6mm The ring is accompanied by a complimentary valuation for insurance and authenticity. Condition Overall the condition of the ring is very good, with some slight abrasions to the surface of the platinum, in keeping with its general age.

Creator:

Pierre Sterlé

Ring Size:

6.75 US, Resizable

Metal:

White Gold,18k Gold,Gold

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Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1950

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 09-01-3591stDibs: LU2040212774442

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Pierre Sterlé

The loss of his father in World War I led to Pierre Sterlé’s mentorship under his uncle, who supported his ascension into the jewelry design world. At the height of his success, Sterlé designed for jewelry titans Boucheron, Chaumet and Ostertag. He won the De Beers Diamond Award three years in a row and operated out of an exclusive boutique in Paris that served the elite and royal families by appointment only.

His uncle was a Parisian jeweler on the rue de Castiglione. Sterlé started his own workshop at the age of 29 and spent five years designing for eminent Parisian jewelry houses on rue Sainte-Anne. By the mid-1940s, Sterlé had moved his atelier closer to the Place Vendôme to better serve his wealthy patrons, who included French author Colette, King Farouk of Egypt, the Maharani of Baroda and the Begum Aga Khan.

Sterlé had a remarkable ability to “knit gold” into woven masterpieces. His technical prowess was unmatched by anyone in Paris, and arguably the world. His “angel wire” technique, considered his signature style, incorporated gold into fine ropes that became link bracelets, cocktail rings and accents on decorative pins and brooches. The effect gave a sense of movement and life to the pieces, something Sterlé strived for in his attempts to make metal and precious gemstones less rigid and cold.

Two misfortunes derailed his business. The first was a failed venture into perfume, which resulted in having to sell many of his designs to Chaumet and New York jeweler Montreaux. Sterlé rebounded with a successful display at the 1966 Biennale in Paris, where he was the first modern jeweler ever invited. His second misstep was more damaging. He opened an exclusive shop on the rue Saint-Honoré in 1969. It was unsuccessful, and he was forced to declare bankruptcy, selling most of his stock to Chaumet in 1976.

Sterlé stayed on with the company as a consultant until his death two years later in 1978.

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