Jean DESPRÉS 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold and platinum (950 thousandths) dome ring centered on a brilliant-cut diamond, approx. 1.10 carats, the openwork setting with scroll motifs. Circa 1940. Signed and hallmarked. Gross weight: 9.7 g. Finger 52 Bibliography : Melissa GABARDI, Jean Després, maestro orafo tra art déco e avanguardie, Idea Books, 1999 - a similar model is illustrated on p.119. Dome ring adorned with a half-cut diamond of approximately 1.10 carat, set on prongs, the openwork gold frame stylising scrolls, yellow gold and platinum. Circa 1940. Signed and maker's mark. Gross weight : 9.7 g Ring size : 52

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