Constructivist Tank Ring
Highly unusual constructivist 'tank' ring dating from circa 1940. It has the distinctive form and profile common to pieces from this post-Deco (sometimes referred to as "Retro") period, but the decorative elements, with their simple geometry and use of negative space, are decidedly constructivist in style. Comprising a white gold cube, two hollow, rose gold truncated cylinders, and a double row of channel-set sapphires, it appears to be a stylised buckle motif. The ring is crafted in 14 carat gold throughout - yellow, white and rose - and the applied decoration reminds me of something John Donald, the great British Post-War Modernist jeweller, once said:
"When I started in the mid-to-late 1950s, there were very few new things being made in jewellery…Innovation just hadn’t happened for 20 years I looked at all the products of the bullion dealers and then itemised them. From these various forms I cut square rods, oval tubes at angles and into small pieces"
Era: Vintage, circa 1940
Ring size: L 1/2 or 6 US. Resizeable for £55
Head: 10.5mm by 18.2mm
Stones: Sapphire
Marks: None, tested as 14ct gold
Condition: Great vintage condition
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£55 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
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Layaway
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Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved and often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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An inscription can be added inside the band, where space allows. Add 2-3 weeks to shipping times
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