Sculptural cocktail ring designed by Roger Lucas for Cartier.
A fabulous sculptural cocktail ring designed by the Canadian artist-jeweler Roger Lucas for the renowned jewelry house Cartier, circa 1970. He was known as “The Lord of the Rings,”. Lucas created highly imaginative and sculptural jewels, often inspired by his deep appreciation of nature. This extraordinary ring, designed for Cartier, takes the form of a fantastical floriated plant, with a double shank of textured gold rising organically and culminating in dynamic, spiked blooms and delicate filaments, each tipped with sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds.
This exceptional and extremely rare piece is conceived as a one-of-a-kind creation, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, combining polished and textured finishes to enhance its bold, volumetric presence. The design draws upon organic, foliate forms, with the body of the ring richly decorated with engraved motifs reminiscent of natural elements. The composition is further enhanced by fourteen well-matched white diamonds, carefully set to provide brilliance and contrast, and accented by two fine white pearls, adding softness and refinement to the sculptural design. A highly unusual and visually striking statement ring, this piece exemplifies artistic innovation and exceptional craftsmanship, offering remarkable presence and eye appeal. Lucas works are distinguished by its sculptural quality and bold artistic vision—characteristics clearly embodied in the present ring.
Roger Lucas
He was a Canadian designer who was born in 1936. Lucas grew up around jewelry; seeking independence, he studied in Paris at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, raced motorcycles for a few years, and managed the Cartier boutique in Monte Carlo. By the late 1960s, Roger returned home to Montreal and designed most of Lucas jewelry...
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Modernist Cocktail Rings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold