1960s Spiderweb Turquoise Wirework Pouf Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold

A glamorous, oversized, 1960s cocktail ring, whose dome-like, wirework form supports a large, oval, bezel set, webbed-turquoise cabochon. The turquoise is natural, vibrant sky blue, and its dark black matrix is especially graceful, presenting like a disintegrating spiderweb, or like smoke. This audacious old darling is modeled in solid 14k gold, with a high-carat wash--- its high-gold color is a striking compliment to the vibrant blue turquoise. A slender, twisted wire, and a series of granulated beads decorate the base of the bezel. The ring's shoulders are each decorated with a clover. Marked 14, for purity. We like to imagine this ring worn at home, on a lazy hand, whilst its wearer lounges in a flowing caftan!

Materials

14k gold
Turquoise

Age

c. 1960

Size

US 5 3/4. This ring can be resized; resizing for this ring (up to US 8) is complimentary.

Dimensions

Ring head measures approx 19.4 x 15.35 mm; turquoise gem measures approx 16.5 x 12.5 mm; rise is approx 15 mm; shank measures approx 5.1 mm at the shoulder and tapers to approx 2.5 mm at the base.