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No reserve price - Ring - 18 kt

No reserve price - Ring - 18 kt

Enrico Martina - Ring "Ancient Nail" - Emerald, 925 Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold - New. Italian Artisan Jewelry - Sculptural and Material Design. In the auction, a ring with raw, material-driven charm and deeply narrative meaning, a work by Italian craftsman Enrico Martina. This model is a magnificent reinterpretation in the high jewelry key of a hand-forged ancient nail. A sculptural piece with strong symbolism (linked to strength, construction, and time), designed for those who reject banality and seek a jewel capable of merging the roughness of a historical artifact with the pure light of a precious gem. Details of Style and Manufacture: The Forged Nail (925 Silver): The ring band faithfully reproduces the shape of an ancient nail, softly folded onto itself to embrace the finger. Made in solid 925 Silver, the metal features a deliberately rough, hammered, scratched, and deeply darkened (oxidized) finish. This lived-in texture gives the jewel the authentic look of a tool resurfaced from the past. On the side of the band proudly sits the brand inscription. The Nail Head (18kt Yellow Gold): It is in the head of the nail, enclosed like a secret within the dark silver, that the luxury soul of the piece is revealed. A solid bezel worked in precious Yellow Gold 18kt rises at the center of the circular element. The Green Sparkle (Emerald): Precisely set within the gold bezel shines a magnificent natural Emerald of 1.5 mm diameter. The vivid, intense, and piercing green of the gemstone, enhanced by the warmth of the yellow gold, creates a dramatic and magnetic contrast against the dark, matte surface of the silver. A jewel of extreme character, where the form of a humble past-tool bends to guard a spark of pure elegance. Technical Specifications: Brand: Enrico Martina Model: Ancient Nail Materials (Structure): 925 Silver (textured, scratched, and oxidized finish) Precious Details: Bezel in 18kt Yellow Gold (750/1000) Main Gem: 1 Natural Emerald (diameter 1.5 mm) Size: IT 19 / EU 59 with the possibility to request up to two additional sizes after the auctionConditions: New Design & Production: Italian Craftsmanship The ring is delivered in an elegant signed jewelry box, accompanied by the warranty and origin certificate of the product. Elements in solid 18 kt gold that weigh under 1 gram are not required to be hallmarked and may not bear the 750 stamp for aesthetic or technical reasons of the object, but are strictly guaranteed with the manufacturer's certificatio

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