Hunt and Roskell in alliance with J. W. Benson 18k gold pomander / vinaigrette in the form of an apple, marked, original red leather box, c. 1897
Hunt and Roskell in alliance with J. W. Benson 18k gold pomander / vinaigrette in the form of an apple, Marked: 307049 (British Registration mark), J.W.B. makers mark and British gold hallmarks original red leather box, c. 1897
The Tale of the Golden Apple
It was the wedding of Peleus and Thetis (the parents of Achilles) that the Goddess Elis threw a golden apple into the assembled crowd. Upon the surface of the fruit was etched “To The Faires”. Three goddesses laid claim upon the apple; Aphrodite, Hera and Athena. It was decided by Zeus, king of the Gods, that Paris of Troy should mediate the dispute. After bathing in the spring of Mount Ida, the three presented themselves to Paris. It was decided that Aphrodite, the Goddess of love and beauty, had the superior claim and that the golden apple belonged to her.
French 19th Century “Gothic Revival” ring set with a very fine square step cut emerald (approx. 2 carats TW) and two European rose cut diamonds (approx. 2 carats TW) all in an openwork 18K yellow gold mount further set with 12 old mine cut diamonds, signed, c.1885
Jean Claude Champagnat, Paris (1923-1980) for the famous Couturier, Christian Dior (1905-1957) “Exotic Flower Blossom” ring in 18K gold with flower blossoms gemset with 3 round rose-cut rubies (approx. 2 carats TW) and 15 marquise shaped Kunzite flower petals, signed, c. 1950’s
Burma, “Naga” dragon ring, high carat gold (22K +) enameled and set with 27 cabochons consisting of rubies, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds and other precious stones, second half 18th Century
These impressive and rare dragon rings have been a feature of all the great ring collections, including the Harari, Guilhou, Spitzer, Franks, and Koch collections. They are known as ‘Naga rings’ because they are thought to represent the naga dragon which is thought to have sheltered the Buddha during a prolonged period of meditation. Chadour suggests that these rings were made for Royalty. The extravagant design certainly re-enforces the idea that they were made for lavish ceremonial use. Another example is in the British Museum.
French 19th Century light yellow natural color diamond (approx. 2.20 carats TW, G.I.A certificate, 8.05 x 6.90 x 5.05mm, natural diamond) ring set in a fancy 18K yellow gold mounting, signed, numbered 3056, c. 1890
Neil Lane solitaire “Cognac” orange/brown diamond ring (1.87 carats natural color, GIA certificate) set in a double loop through design all in 18k gold with micro pave work throughout, signed, c.2006
Andrew Grima “Comet” ring, Asymmetric cut citrine mounted in 18K textured yellow gold, five diamonds, signed: GRIMA, 0.750 (in a rectangle cartouche, AG Limited (in a rectangular cartouche), Crown, 18, Lion’s Head (for London), q (date mark for 1971), 1971
Chanel, Paris “Camellia” 18k yellow gold articulated blossom ring set with 75 round full-cut white diamonds (approx. 1.50 carats TW) and 101 round full-cut yellow diamonds (approx. 1.00 carat TW) and 94 round full-cut demantoid garnets (approx. 1.00 carat TW) all in 24 heart shaped hinged and moveable flower petals with a central cluster of 7 round full-cut diamonds, signed: Chanel in a rectangle, 750 in a cartouche, size: 7 1/4, c. 1980’s
American Art Nouveau “Green Heart” ring set with a heart shaped peridot (approx.15 carats) surrounded with 20 round cut diamonds (approx. 3 ½ carats TW) all set in an 18K gold mounting, c.1900
Guebelin Switzerland “Half moon” ring in 18K white brushed gold set with a large cabochon oval moonstone, two crescent moon shaped inset lapis lazuli stones and further set with two tapered baguette diamonds on either side, signed with the Guebelin cipher, 750 and Swiss, c. 1950’s
Edwardian cluster ring set with a natural Saltwater pinkish brown pearl (G.I.A. certificate) and 28 diamonds (approx. 7 carats TW) set within a silver topped gold mount, c. 1890’s
Paul Flato, (1900-1999) Hollywood, New York (attr.) “Cluster” ring in 18K yellow gold and set with 39 cabochon rubies (approx. 8 carats TW) and further set with a center round brilliant cut diamond (1+ carat TW) and an additional 14 round pave set diamonds in platinum, c. 1940
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