A striking vintage ring by Alan Martin Gard, centred with a large cultured pearl of creamy white body colour and attractive lustre. The pearl rises prominently above an elaborate, highly textured abstract surround, formed as overlapping angular gold elements, intermittently set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The sculptural, organic construction is characteristic of bold British jewellery design of the later 20th century. The combination of textured yellow gold, irregular geometric forms and the oversized pearl gives the piece a wonderfully architectural appearance. Maker: Alan Martin Gard Metal: 18ct gold Gemstones: Cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds Weight: 10.71g Ring size: UK R / approximately US 8¾ Period: Circa 1960s–1970s Design: Textured abstract cluster / cocktail ring
A striking vintage ring by Alan Martin Gard, centred with a large cultured pearl of creamy white body colour and attractive lustre. The pearl rises prominently above an elaborate, highly textured abstract surround, formed as overlapping angular gold elements, intermittently set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The sculptural, organic construction is characteristic of bold British jewellery design of the later 20th century. The combination of textured yellow gold, irregular geometric forms and the oversized pearl gives the piece a wonderfully architectural appearance. Maker: Alan Martin Gard Metal: 18ct gold Gemstones: Cultured pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds Weight: 10.71g Ring size: UK R / approximately US 8¾ Period: Circa 1960s–1970s Design: Textured abstract cluster / cocktail ring