Brutalist Shields Ring

Brutalist Shields RingAn unusual brutalist band comprising six shield like plaques, alternately pointing up or down. English hallmarks date it to the year 1975 and confirm its construction in solid silver. Brutalism in jewellery is an interesting topic. Modernist pieces from the 1950s to 1970s are often, seemingly arbitrarily, labelled as 'brutalist' particularly those that display rough or organic forms and textures (think John Donald or Andrew Grima). But brutalist

Condition: It's been in the ground for some time but the condition remains very good for a ring of its age

with deeply carved floral and foliate motifs to the front and the back

with an elegant reeded band typical of  English jewellery from this period

it was almost certainly made in Arezzo

RESERVED Charming vintage half eternity ring with alternating blue sapphires and diamonds set within a twisted gold helix

Stone: Paste gemstone

The navette shaped head (aka little boat) features 5 graduated old cut diamonds beautifully set in platinum over 18 carat gold

Stones: Peridot and Pearl

The head features simple etched detailing around its hexagonal border

Mr Hall took into partnership Mr William Wilson in the ironmonger business

complete with original fittings

Stunning French lever-back earrings dating from the latter half of the 19th century