Description
An oval cabochon amethyst takes centre stage of this dramatic textured 18ct gold ring by Tiffany & Co. Made in the 1980s, this ring is a statement piece, a perfect demonstration of design and craftsmanship, it is great fun to wear. Tiffany & Co. need no introduction, and have always been synonymous with exceptional jewellery design. This immensely stylish ring pairs a vividly purple amethyst with a warm yellow gold, in a highly textured finish typical of the 1970s, where pioneering jewellers such as Andrew Grima, Charles de Temple and Pierre Sterlé were taking inspiration from the natural crystal and mineral forms of the precious materials they were using. The amethyst boast a depth of purple hues that dance throughout this polished gemstone. Typical of the quality expected of jewels by Tiffany & Co., the smoothly domed amethyst contrasts beautifully with the organic roughness of the mount, creating an imaginative and tactile vintage jewel, juxtaposing colour and texture, which is also extremely wearable today.
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Place Of Origin:
England
Date:
Circa 1980
Metal Composition:
18ct yellow gold. Marked and signed 'T&Co' for Tiffany and Co.
Stone Composition:
Cabochon Amethyst: 6.70ct (estimated)
Length 13.7mm; Width 9.1mm; Depth 7.5mm
Band Size:
UK Q 1/2 / US 8.5. Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can easily be re-sized down or up to any size.
Front Head Dimensions:
Thickness of Band 17mm; Height of setting 8.5mm
Condition and Wear:
Excellent; minor wear commensurate with age. Amethyst stone secure, safely set within gold fully covering the stone, no damage to the setting. Very 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.
What does my gemstone mean?
Amethyst
Its name derives from the Greek word ‘Amethystos’. This gem’s purple colour was historically believed to relieve stress and strain as well as keep negative emotions at bay, nowadays it represents the preservation of peace and the purity of one’s spirit. It is also thought to dissolve negativity and grief while also enhancing one’s natural intuition.
