Modernist Hand Made 18k Gold & Gem-Set Figural Cicada / Insect Ring

Description

A fine bench made ring.

In 18 karat yellow gold.

Comprised of spun & textured layers of gold.

In the form of 2 stylized cicadas each with bezel-set tourmaline cabochon heads and bodies constructed of applied gold wire sheet & granulation layers. The larger cicada also has a blue topaz cabochon to its back.

Supported on a double wire shank.

Simply a wonderful artist-made figural ring!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests as 18k.

Ring Size:
ca. 5.75

Gemstone Measurements:
1 tourmaline cabochon: ca. 8mm x 6.25 mm
1 tourmaline cabochon: ca. 5mm x 3.25 mm
1 topaz cabochon: ca. 2.5mm diameter

Measurements:
Height: ca. 10mm
Width: ca. 26mm
Depth: ca. 30mm

Weight: ca. 8.5 g

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Styles

Modern

Ring Band Width

10 mm

Primary Stone Shape

Cabochon

Ring Size

5.75

Primary Stone

Tourmaline

Primary Stone Creation

Natural

Period

Late 20th Century

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

18K Gold

Tourmaline

Condition

Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color

Gold

Condition Notes

There is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent …moreThere is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.