PIERRE STERLÉ Paris 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold & Platinum With VS Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created in Paris France during the postwar period, back in the 1960. This rare ring was designed by Pierre Sterlé and carefully crafted with intricate organic textured elements, made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted on top, with a dome made in platinum which is embellished with a very fine assortment of nineteen natural earth mined diamonds. This ring has a gorgeous French look with chic and elegant style and is very wearable. This ring will be a great addition to your jewelry collection. Country: Paris, France. Period: Post-war, mid-century, 1960. Diamonds: Mounted on top in four-prongs settings, with 19 European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a combined weight of about 1.14 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Weight: 14.80 Grams, (9.50 Dwt.). Size: Actually is 6.25 and may be easily resized up or down on special request. Measurements: 21 mm by 21 mm (0.83 x 0.83 Inches) and raise 16 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle and the dog for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold and platinum respectively, the maker's mark Ste S. associated to Societe Sterle inside a lozenge cartouche, the four-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "Ste. S 18KTS 1506 MADE IN FRANCE". Pierre Sterlé He was a French jeweler, born in 1905 and was the son of a family of bankers. After the death of his father during the first world war, he was sent to live with an uncle, a jeweler in Paris, who introduced him to the profession. In 1934, he started his own establishment. He enjoyed the support of many large jewelry houses, such as Boucheron, Chaumet and Ostertag, for whom he was already designing jewelry. In 1939, he premiered a range of jewelry specifically for individuals. The writer Colette, fascinated by his work, was one of his first clients. In 1943 he moved to larger premises at 43 avenue de L'Opera, close to place Vendome. Approaching the world of high fashion, he began a collaboration with designer Jacques Fath. During his life, he was known as the “couturier of jewelry” to socialites. Considered during his lifetime to have been an inspired innovator, he reached his apogee in the 40’s and 50's. his work, with precious stones and metal was inspired by nature. Collateral: This Pierre Sterlé ring...
1960s French Retro Vintage Pierre Sterlé
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
