A bright green enamel snake ring with buckle design. The ring is made of 18k yellow gold and has two white gold buckles. The snakeskin enamel pattern is beautifully painted and framed in 18k gold. The buckles are embellished with single cut diamonds. The workmanship of the ring is impeccable. It’s flawlessly made into a slick and smooth jewelry piece. This vintage ring carries the Retro era vibes and is as stylish as it is fun. The Retro ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold (tested), green enamel and accented with single cut diamonds (approximately 0.40 carat total weight). The vintage buckle ring measures ½” x ½” (1.2 x 1.2 cm) at the buckle; the band is ¼” (0.7 cm) wide. The vintage ring weighs 7.9 grams. The ring is size 3.75 and is not resizable. About Retro Jewelry: The Retro era in jewelry dated to the 1930-40s. These ten years brought us a distinct look that has been highly admired through the years. During the World War II the entire world was changing, and jewelry world was under the influence as well. For instance, bracelets were often designed by using the geometry of tank treads. In order to confront that brutality, for some of the pieces jewelers reinstated Victorian floral motifs in a romantic and even fragile way. That approach resulted in a vast variety of brooches. Butterflies, flowers, starbursts, birds, and animals flooded jewelry market during retro era. Some of the materials — such as platinum — were hard to find and even forbidden to be sold. That’s why retro jewelry was often made of yellow, rose and even green gold alloys. Shortage of gemstones forced jewelers to use semi-precious stones: citrine, aquamarine, amethyst. Pave technique allowed to achieve a big look with little diamonds. Another sign of that time was enamel that was used to accentuate the stone or even replace it. About Enamel Jewelry: Enamel jewelry is beloved for its glossy, colorful appearance. Enamel has been used in jewelry making since the 1200s in China and Persia. It was flourishing again during the Art Nouveau era and had its comeback in the 1970s. Multiple iconic pieces, such as Panthere De Cartier, Webb Kingdom Collection or the VCA pieces from 1920s are constantly sought after. Today enamel is also widely used in jewelry design. Enamel is a specifically formulated glass powder, or a paste applied to a metal. After the application it gets heated up to 950°C. Here are some of the most popular enameling techniques in jewelry making: - Plique-a-Jour is the most difficult among enameling techniques. Plique-a-Jour was especially popular among such the Art Nouveau artist as Rene Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Peter Carl Faberge. The name can be translated from French as “to let light in”. The method allows light to go through the piece and make it glow. It’s done by applying the enamel powder in between of the little metal sections while using the foil to hold it together. After the enamel solidifies, the foil gets removed. This process creates a stained-glass appearance with delicate colors and lights coming from within. - Cloisonné – or hard enamel – is done by layering enamel past the metal line. But first the design is stamped into a metal base. Then it gets polished down to the level of the metal. Due to the lengthier process, Cloisonné is considered more durable and higher quality. - Meenakari -this technique begins with the design being engraved onto to the metal. Then the enamel is filling the etchings. To achieve a vibrant color that Meenakari jewelry is famous for, the piece is polished with organic acids. A layer of the transparent enamel finalizes the process. We have a great selection of enamel jewelry online, or you can see it in person while visiting our store in Beverly Hills.
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Ring Size:
3.75 US, Not Resizable
(Size Guide)
Metal:
Yellow Gold,18k Gold,White Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Single Cut
Weight:
7.9 g
Style:
Retro
Lab Report Available:
A gemstone in this piece was assessed across the 4Cs by an accredited gemological lab.
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use.


Reserve: $2,800.00

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