Vintage, 1970s Cartier smoky quartz cocktail ring
Current band size: UK: M / US: 6.5 /
This ring cannot be re-sized.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
This Cartier ring was made during the 1970s and was originally a bespoke commission from a client who supplied the 10ct smoky quartz themselves. Signed 'CARTIER MTG', pieces with this signature are highly collectable today and often feature gemstones of exceptional calibre - this ring is no exception. This smoky quartz has a rich mahogany hue which flickers with golden undertones as the ring is turned under light.
Claw-set in an open-back setting and surrounded by a border of twisted yellow gold. The gallery features linear open-work and the shoulders subtly flare to form the broad 18ct yellow gold shank which, like the shoulders, formed of fine twisted gold-work.
This ring is the epitome of the bold and gold cocktail rings that were in vogue during the 70s. This ring would certainly be the height of glamour when it was first made over fifty years ago.
The Natural Stones
- Smoky Quartz Weight: 10.27ct
- Smoky Quartz Size: Length 15.5mm; Width 12.2mm; Depth 8.2mm
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
- Hallmarks: Signed 'CARTIER MTG', which means mounted by Cartier, indicating that this ring was specially commissioned by a client who supplied the gemstone themselves. Cartier only offered such bespoke services for important clients and pieces signed 'Cartier MTG' are highly collectable today. Further marked with historical number '52-41346'.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 17.4mm; Width 14mm
- Height of Setting: 9.5mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
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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