PIERRE STERLÉ 1950 Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 3.84 Ctw In Diamonds

Sculptural ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This fabulous cocktail ring, was created in Paris France during the postwar period back in the 1950. The voluptuous ring is very rare, designed by Pierre Sterlé back in the 1955 and masterfully crafted with intricate elements and detailed wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with platinum accents for the setting of the diamonds. The ring is embellished with a great assortment of sixty-seven natural earth mined white colorless diamonds and Colombian emeralds. Have a French look with chic and elegant style and is very wearable. This is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Emerald: Mount in the center in a crown-setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (23.4 x 17 x 13.7 mm) of a natural Colombian green emerald with a weight of 40.73 carats. Emeralds: Mount around in four-prongs settings, with 10 round faceted cut of natural green emeralds, 0.90 carats. Diamonds: Mounted around and the sides, in four-prongs and pave settings, with 56 European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.86 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity. Birthstone: Emeralds for the month of May. Weight: 23.60 Grams, (15.13 Dwt.). Size: 7.5 and may be easily sized on request. Measurements: 27 mm by 25 mm (1.02 x 1.02 Inches) and raise 18 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 gold and platinum respectively, the maker's mark Ste S. inside a lozenge cartouche associated to Pierre Sterle, the four-digits serial numbers and signed as follow, "STERLE PARIS 2182". 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 ring is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics and the description of the gemstones. The appraisal is stating the market replacement value. Collateral: This cocktail ring is accompanied by an AGL laboratory report number 1131598, stating all the characteristics and details for the central main gemstone. It is a natural green emerald from Colombia origin. Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Pierre Sterle ring...

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