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Free Australia ShippingA beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1980s by Masriera. It has been set with diamonds and Plique-à-jourA French term that translates (as nearly as can be determined) to “letting in the daylight” and defines a type of transparent enamel that has no backing. Similar to a stained glass window, the design has a metal outline filled with various coloured transparent, glass-like enamels.
First discovered in the 15th century by Benvenuto Cellini, plique... More enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More. Plique-à-jour is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells with no backing so light can shine through the translucent enamel.
The Masriera company was founded in 1840.
In 1888 they were awarded a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona.
Lluis Masriera Rosés (Barcelona, 1872-1958), Josep’s son, was introduced to gemstone engraving by his father and to the techniques of creation by his uncle Francesc. A multi-faceted artist, he was a goldsmith and a painter, a writer and a set designer. He perfected his enamelling technique in Geneva, Paris and London before returning to Barcelona in 1900, where he was appointed artistic director of the family business. He was strongly influenced by Art NouveauA movement within the arts, particularly jewellery, evolving out of a response to mass production and the industrial revolution (1890-1915). Jewellery of this period was heavily influenced by nature and femininity, with its sweeping lines and organic motifs. More especially the work of René LaliqueRené Lalique is widely considered to be the master of Art Nouveau jewellery. He began his jewellery career as an apprentice for Parisian goldsmith and jeweller Louis Aucoc, while also attending the École des Arts Décoratifs, and later Sydenham College in London. In 1880 he returned to Paris and worked as an independent designer for various important jew... More. He succeeded in combining the naturalistic motifs and the representations of women with long flowing hair, dressed in the delicate drapery so characteristic of Art Nouveau, while adding his own personal touch. The stylistic strength of Lluis Masriera’s creations allowed him to quickly establish himself as an important figure in the jewellery world.
This ring is a wonderful example of the firm’s creations.
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Sapphire
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