Product Description
Retro large “Madeira” step-cut rectangular citrine ring (approx. 100 carats) set in 18k yellow gold with two round diamonds, c.1940’s
Retro large “Madeira” step-cut rectangular citrine ring (approx. 100 carats) set in 18k yellow gold with two round diamonds, c.1940’s
Length: 50 inches Width of the turquoise beads: 3/8 of an inch
Weight: 2.01 Troy ounces TW / 62.6 grams / 40.3 pennyweights
Silver hand finished and repoussed in the form of a staghorn beetle with horns encircling the round magnifying glass, gold details
Signed: L. GAILLARD (engraved) on lower right leg, head of Minerva (950/1000 pure silver)
The staghorn beetle was a favorite form for Gaillard and the inspiration for many examples of his work including jewelry, vases and this magnifying glass. A variant model in cast bronze can be seen in the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.