Overview:
Stylish vintage abstract sculptural ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).
A striking vintage Brutalist-style gold ring defined by its deeply textured, architectural surface and dramatic openwork design. The ring rises into an irregular sculptural silhouette, with elongated ridges and fissures creating the impression of a rugged landscape, crystalline formation, or abstract cityscape.
The deliberately raw, organic design of the metal is characteristic of the Brutalist and Modernist jewelry movement, when designers embraced texture, asymmetry and hand-worked surfaces in opposition to conventional polished fine jewelry. The negative space at the center adds another graphic element, allowing the skin to become part of the composition. The band measures 19mm wide (0.74 inches) and sits flat and comfortably on the finger (rises 2mm from the finger - 0.07 inches).
Specifications:
Weight: 7.3 grams
Stones: N/A
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 1/4 (sizable). The band measures 19mm wide (0.74 inches) and sits flat and comfortably on the finger (rises 2mm from the finger - 0.07 inches).
Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 18k gold. Please note that vintage and pre-owned jewelry may test slightly below the stamped or tested standard due to manufacturing tolerances, alloy variations, age, solder content, or wear. The piece may test from 16k to 17.8k gold with XRF methods.
