Jean Mahie Paris Cocktail Ring Solid 22Kt Peridot

Sculptural cocktail ring designed by Jean Mahie. A very rare piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist, sculptor and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1970's. Rings from Mahie, with color gemstones like this, are rare and mostly one of a kind pieces created by special commissions. This sculptural imposing cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats. The entire surfaces are finished with textured, chiseled and hammered patterns.  Peridot: Mount in the center, in a four-prongs setting, with 1 round faceted cut (8 x 8 x 6 mm) of a natural vivid green peridot of 2.53 carats. Weight: 35.75 grams (22.92 Dwt). Size: 7 and can be easily resized. Measurements: 24 mm by 24 mm (0.95 x 0.95 Inches) and raise 9 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the exportation mark of the head of Mercury for the assay and warranty of the 22kt gold, the maker's maitre mark JM associated to Jean Mahie inside a lozange cartouche, the three digits serial numbers and Signed, "JM 418 ". 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 jewelry line the following year. Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realize their unique style t