Reserved! Vintage John Donald sculptural aquamarine ring, 18ct yellow gold
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Regarded as one of the most innovative jewellers of the 20th century John Donaldson has crafted this ring juxtaposing both glamour and modernity. His signature organic metal work encircles a bright blue 0.29 carat round-cut aquamarine that is set in a fashion that is reminiscent of a little egg in a birds nest. Tested 18ct yellow gold, circa 1992.
History
- Place Of Origin: United Kingdom.
- Date Period: Circa 1992.
The stones
- Round-cut Aquamarine: a lively specimen, set proudly within the intricate metal work like a robin's egg in a nest.
- Aquamarine weight: 0.29ct .
- Aquamarine size: Length 4.5mm; Width 4.5mm; Depth 2.9mm
Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: marked with makers mark 'JAD'
- Band Size: UK N / US 7.
- Resizing: Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized up or down to any size.
The ring overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 15.2mm; Width 15.7mm; Height of setting 5.3mm
- General Wear: Excellent; wear commensurate with age.
- Condition: All stones secure, safely set with claws fully covering the stone, no damage to the setting. Minor scratches due to age. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us listing it.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
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A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
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