The ReBelles Joie De Vivre Cocktail Ring

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it. Inspired by Mata Hari, the rumoured double agent working for both sides during the Great War. Set in 18ct Rose Gold with a central Peridot surrounded by Diamonds, with a jewelled snake set with Diamonds, Rubies and Pink Sapphires and gold tassels. Margaretha Zelle was born in Leeuwarden Holland in 1876 and had a somewhat tragic early life. Starting with her once-prosperous family losing everything after disastrous oil speculations and finishing with the divorce of her abusive husband and death of one of her children. Maragaretha turned to the study of Malaysian culture and dance whilst stationed in the Dutch East Indies. In an attempt to support herself, she worked as a circus performer, artist and model, before turning her hand to the latest art form emerging from the European nightlife scene, known as modern dance. Moving to Paris, Margaretha combined her traditional Malaysian dance with something even more exotic, she completed the seductive mystery by assuming the persona of Mata Hari, a Javanese princess of Hindu birth and full of eastern promise. Carefree and provocative, she was often photographed in nothing more than a bejewelled breastplate and a nude body stocking, which she later discarded. Penetrating the wealthiest and most influential circles, she inspired a myriad of impersonators. Her notorious sensuality and eroticism meant Mata was never short of suitors, high ranking officers, politicians and the idle rich across Europe. Her liaisons meant she regularly crossed borders, never feeling particularly aligned to any one nationality. As the Great War progressed, accusations started to fly that Mata Hari was, in fact, a double agent, used by both sides to spread covert material via the notoriously unreliable medium of ‘pillow talk’. Unable to defend her innocence and, to a certain extent, revelling in her notoriety, after intense interrogation by the French army, she was executed by firing squad in 1917. Since then, there has been a swell of opinion that Margaretha Zelle was forced by circumstance and the times to reinvent herself as an instinct to survive. More a victim than a traitor. The Double Dutch ReBelle, embodies Mata Hari’s exotic ways with a central Peridot and Diamond surround and a Diamond jewellery snake. Representing her sensual dance moves the mount is crafted with bejewelled hands in 18ct rose Gold, set with a Diamond jewellery snake, Rubies and pink Sapphires, and tassels hanging draws reference from her seductive costumes. The Double Dutch Ring...

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it. Inspired by the activist Rachel Carson, a marine biologist who was the first to question the extensive use of synthetic pesticides and the damage they caused to the health of people and the environment. Set in 18ct White Gold, featuring a central carved Moonstone face with Grey and White Diamond spines. Rachel Carson spent most of her life below the water line. A marine biologist in the US bureau of fishers by trade, she was also a great writer and storyteller and eventually towelled down and turned her hand to become a full-time nature writer. Carson’s nonfiction Trilogy of The Seas became unlikely best sellers. Her last book published two years before she died really ruffled some feathers, Silent Spring, another non-fiction was very much about dry land. Carson questioned the extensive use of synthetic pesticides, the damage they caused to the health of people and the environment in general and this attention was not universally welcomed. There was a fierce backlash from the chemical companies and many questions asked of government bodies and individuals who had accepted the lobbying without question as to the obvious side effects. The book and reaction spurred a reversal of the national pesticide policy, the universal banning of DDT and a grassroots movement that led to the US environmental protection agency. Carson died before she could witness the massive impact she had started, however posthumously she was awarded the presidential medal of freedom by then President Carter...

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktai...

‘The ReBelles’, takes inspiration from heroines throughout history, celebrating their achievements, intellects, and courage. Comprising of seven limited-edition made-to order cocktail rings, each piece showcases Stephen Webster’s impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail and is bursting with unique personality and charisma, referencing the heroine who inspired it. Taking inspiration from Ching Shih, a legendary pirate who commanded The Red Flag Fleet consisting of 1,800 ships and a vast crew of some 80,000 men. Set in 18ct Yellow Gold with a central Orange Citrine (shown in 17.57ct) and cabochon Ruby sails, White Diamonds and tattoo detailing using black plating. After a mega pirate of the seven seas Ching, died in 1807, his wife was the unlikely but more than capable successor. She was known from then on as Ching Shih, which translates to ‘Ching’s widow’. As she stepped comfortably into his pirate boots assuming the role of a pirate in chief, commanding The Red Flag Fleet of 1,800 ships and a vast crew of some 80,000 men. By comparison, the famous pirate Black Beard, plundering the seas around the same time and had a mere four ships and 300 men. The Red Flag Fleet was formidable, robbing towns, markets, and villages from Macau to Canton. Ching managed to implement some basic codes of conduct: rape as well as the failure to share the bounty according to the agreed 80/20 split was punishable by death, and the less serious offence of a mid-life career change rewarded by having one’s ears chopped off. The Qing dynasty, the Dutch and British Navy’s were no match for Ching Shih and her pirates of the Orient. In 1810 a truce was declared; widow Ching and the entire fleet were given amnesty. They got to keep the bounty and their freedom in exchange for hanging up their cutlasses, patches and parrots and lowering the Jolly Roger once and for all. Ching, not quite ready for a quiet life, opened a gambling house, where she made money at the mah-jong tables until her death at 69, a ripe old age for a pirate! The Red Sail Sunset...

Straight from the reefs! Indulge in this extremely rare 21.3mm piece of coral, perfectly round. The massive coral bead is accented by bright green tsavorite and smaller coral beads, ...

Elegant 18 karat gold cocktail ring with 60 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.5 carats. Baguette cut stones overlap a domed band of round brilliants. The ring is size 7 3...

The estate piece has three oval garnet gemstones set in six prongs each. The gemstones are set with character and have been well taken care of. This estate ring is in excellent condition with all original stones and gold. The ring is elongating and has tons of character! The ring has hand fabricated gold...

A beautiful cocktail ring comprising of the diamonds and tsavorite gemstones. Created by Ambrosi. Total weight of diamonds is 1.00 carat. Total weight of tsavorites is 0.59 carats....

Moonstone & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1 center moonstone approximately 14.29 cts & 22 round cut diamonds approximately .17 cts set in 14k yellow gold. Ring Size: 5.75 Resizable free o...

Versace Cocktail Ring An amazing statement ring from the house of Gianni Versace. This pre loved piece was crafted in Italy from gold plated metal and features the iconic V for Versace. Gianni Versace was a visionary who lived and breathed his opulent dream. His first independent collection launched in 1978 in Milan and with the help of his brother Santo and sister Donatella, he created the Versace empire. He is often credited with the creation of the supermodel, paying vast sums to the likes of Naomi, Linda and Claudia. Tragically shot dead in 1997 on the steps of his Miami home, he left a hugely important legacy to fashion culture. Versace’s designs came to epitomise the 1980s and 1990s- ultra-glamourous, theatrical and rule-breaking. Size & Fit -Ring size - UK Q / IT 17 Authenticity & Condition Every piece is fully examined by experts and guaranteed authentic. This ring is in good condition with some wear to the inside. Features the iconic designer stamp of Versace on the inside of the ring. All our pieces are guaranteed to arrive as described and gorgeously packaged with care. Product code: 21.150 ---- A bit about Jagged Metal We are curators and collectors of timeless statement vintage and preloved jewellery from the most in-demand fashion labels in the world. Our striking designer vintage and preloved jewellery is dedicated to style-lovers who want sustainable, contemporary fashion with a story to tell. We find pieces from the archives of Chanel, Gucci, Dior, YSL, Givenchy and many more to find pieces with a glittering past and a bright future in your life. Authenticity Guaranteed All our pieces are guaranteed 100% authentic and have been fully examined and authenticated by experts with many years of passion and expertise for costume jewellery and fashion. We have a rigorous authentication process by in house and external experts. We are always happy to answer any questions or send more photographs / videos so you can order with complete confidence. Discounted Shipping & Easy Returns We offer discounted worldwide insured shipping and free Special Delivery postage in the UK on all items. We want you to be really happy and offer a no quibble returns policy. Just return the item back in the same condition it was sent with security tags intact within 14 days. Please email us for details on how to return...