Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Abstract Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow

Abstract cocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie. A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie. This vintage sculptural ring has been crafted with abstract shape in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats with all the surfaces finished with textured and hammered patterns. Weight: 12.95 grams (8.31 Dwt). Size: 8 sizable. Measurements: 31 mm by 22 mm (1.22 x 0.87 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the eagle's head for the assay of the 22kt gold, and signed, "JM 22KT". Jean Mahie, is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jacline Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewellery line the following year.  Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realise their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques.  Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia.  Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both firms retailing their pieces.  Jacline recalls, “Louis Arpels, 82 years old at