No reserve price - Ring Silver, Gold-plated, 18 kt. Ruby - Emerald - 12.20 ct.

A sumptuous, finely worked ring in 925 sterling silver plated with 18 carat yellow gold: a creation with a strong dramatic impact, inspired by the opulence of classic jewelry and the timeless language of the floral motif. The design develops around a harmonious, richly decorated composition, where every element contributes to a refined balance between volume, color, and light.

At the center dominates an oval cabochon-cut ruby measuring 10x8 millimeters, set with gold prongs that enhance its smooth, domed surface. The gem presents as translucent, allowing light to filter through with a velvety brightness that highlights the depth of its color. The tone is a vibrant magenta red, enriched with intense pinkish nuances that give the gem a unique and refined character.
Under natural light, the ruby reveals a fascinating hint of gatteggiamento (silky sheen) — a subtle silky reflection that runs across the surface, like a moving beam of light — a sign of the stone’s quality and its particular grain and depth. It is a ruby of notable visual presence and charm, capable of combining energy and chromatic delicacy in a perfectly harmonious form. Around the central ruby develops a crown of other small 2-millimeter rubies, placed with precision to create a first luminous circle that intensifies the color of the ring’s heart and amplifies its chromatic richness.
To complete the composition, a second, broader frame of drop-shaped emeralds measuring 4x3 millimeters elegantly echoes the petals of a stylized flower, imparting movement and three-dimensionality to the whole. The deep green of the emeralds creates a refined contrast with the magenta of the rubies, evoking a lush and regal aesthetic. The stem, solid and well proportioned, branches near the shank, supporting the ring’s substantial head, while the 18 carat yellow gold plating adds warmth and brightness, highlighting the opulence of the precious stones. A jewel with a bold, sophisticated character, designed for those who love striking pieces, rich in detail and highly expressive, capable of catching the eye and telling a story of elegance, color, and traditional metalworking.

The total weight of the stones is about 12.20 carats. The inner diameter of the ring is 18.6 millimeters, corresponding to the international sizes listed below. Inside the shank is stamped with the 925 sterling silver mark.

Sterling 925 plated with 18 kt gold / Stamp 925
Stones: Rubies, Emeralds
Size: IT-ES 19 / FR 59 / USA 8.75 / UK Q 1/2 / DE 18 1/4
Weight: 9.40 grams

My View on the Jewelry

This ring strikes me mainly for the successful balance between opulence and restraint: although it is rich and scenographic, it never seems excessive. The color dialogue between the central ruby and the double crown of gems creates a deep, almost layered reading that is best appreciated in person. It is a piece that communicates character, but also a clear sense of color and composition. Here are the most interesting aspects I noted:

1. The cabochon ruby as a conscious choice of character. The decision to use a translucent cabochon ruby, with a hint of gatteggiamento, is the most significant element: it reveals a priority given to expressiveness, to the material and inner life of the gem, rather than mere brilliance and display. The translucence and the slight gatteggiamento are worth more than a perfectly transparent but anonymous stone.

2. The color balance and the relationship between colors. The dialogue between the magenta red of the ruby, the circle of smaller rubies, and the green of the emeralds is calibrated with great sensitivity. Nothing is shouted: the contrast is strong but harmonious, and the visual reading occurs in layers, not through color competition.

3. The concentric-circle construction and the scale of the stones. The dimensional progression of the gems creates a natural expansion of the gaze from the center outward. The scale of the stones is intelligently studied: the transition 10x8 → 2 mm → 4x3 mm creates a natural visual expansion, with no breaks or crowding. This type of structure is typical of well-designed jewelry: opulence is governed, not random.

4. The emeralds’ green is not uniform: slight variations in tone give vitality to the floral motif and avoid the flat effect typical of overly homogeneous compositions. The fact that the emeralds are not chromatically “flat” adds depth and movement to the floral motif. It is a detail that often goes unnoticed, but it makes the ring lively, organic, never rigid.

5. The setting serving the stones. The prongs and the structure do not seek protagonism: they support, frame, and leave space for light. This structural discreteness is a sign of good taste and design awareness.

6. The timeless stylistic language. The ring does not chase a specific trend, but converses with the great tradition of decorative jewelry. This makes it less tied to the ephemeral and closer to an object that can cross eras. I notice references to classical and late-20th-century jewelry, but with a contemporary color sensibility.

The ring ships immediately after purchase, worldwide, with fast and insured express courier. After the sale, a tracking code is provided. The item is carefully and professionally packaged. If you purchase multiple items from the collection, the buyer pays the cost of one shipment.