Description: This 18K gold ring centers a buff-top rectangular shaped smoky quartz stone measuring 16.32 x 4.05 x 6.89 mm and weighs apprx. 8.75 carats, set in textured gold. Gross weight is 21.50 grams. Size 8. It's marked S & F for Spritzer Furhmann.

History: The group Spritzer & Fuhrmann was in the last century a concept, not only in the Antilles, but also in many other countries. At the height of their existence, the company had 32 cases and more than 500 people. Besides the extensive jewelry and watch collection, it was also known for its fine collection of crystal and porcelain of the best European brands, such as Daum, Lalique, Orefors and Wedgewood. Besides the jewelry and gift business were the opticians, private gold shop, watch repair and decoration department, including the packing material was made as the extraordinarily beautiful boxes and boxes of gifts to the royal family and other guests of the island. In 1927 Wolf Spritzer established itself in Curacao. He came from Budapest, where he was during the first world war, he has lost his business. After spending some years in Berlin, he left for Curacao. In 1929 his family comes over. Charles Fuhrmann came from Romania. In connection with the worsening persecution of Jews, he leaves his homeland and leave through Vienna to Hamburg with the intention to travel to Venezuela. Ultimately, his final destination is Curaçao. In 1959, 1960 and 1961, the company's "Diamonds-International Award was granted. At a 50-year anniversary of the group in 1977, there were 32 cases and more than 550 people, which S & F one of the largest employers in the Antilles was.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.0625 | Height(in) = 1.25 | Width(in) = 0.75 | Depth(in) = 0.75

Size of Artwork(in): 1.25 x .75 x .75"

Artist Name: Spritzer & Furhamm

Medium: Gold, quartz

Circa: Circa 1960

Overall very good condition.