Parure - 18 kt. Yellow gold

IMPORTANT DESCRIPTION Refined Vintage Yellow Gold 18kt and Turquoise Jewelry Set – 10.44 grams Signature "DI CONNO" (Naples) set with serial number * 262 NA (this would be the chronological Serial Number assigned to the DI CONNO jewelry workshop) The Historical Value of the DI CONNO Brand and the Neapolitan School This lot represents not only a precious investment in gold and gemstones, but an authentic fragment of Italian jewelry history from the era. The signature "DI CONNO" engraved inside the setting identifies a historic dynasty of producers and art jewelry wholesalers active in Campania in the second half of the 20th century. It is a historic and real jewelry company based in NAPLES. Jewelry signed by this prestigious firm stood out for exclusive distribution and for a strong tie to traditional techniques. The set bears the hallmark stamp ★ 262 NA, which certifies the creation of the piece in the famous historic laboratories of Naples. The combined presence of the state guarantee mark and the commercial signature "DI CONNO" confers the lot the status of a collectible (Vintage signed), drastically differentiating it from ordinary anonymous commercial mounts and increasing its historical, artistic, and collectible value over time. In auction, an elegant coordinated set of Italian artisanal manufacture (Naples), consisting of a ring and a pair of matching stud earrings. The parure is distinguished by the classic and solid design of the Neapolitan jewelry tradition of the second half of the 20th century. Design characteristics: -- The ring features at the center a stunning cabochon-cut oval turquoise gem, set in a solid bezel. The lower and lateral part of the setting is enriched by a very fine openwork filigree, giving lightness and a sophisticated ornamental touch to the gold structure. The shank is smooth and gracefully bifurcates near the shoulders of the setting. -- The two stud earrings repeat the same color tone and are composed of smooth turquoise spheres mounted on a yellow gold post with the classic butterfly clasp. Notes on stones and treatments :The gems display a magnificent coloration - . As usual for jewelry from this era and this material type, turquoise may be native or may have undergone stabilization, a standard gemological industry treatment aimed at preserving luster, integrity, and color intensity over time. The lot has a substantial total weight of 10.44 grams, testifying to the generous quality and the heft of the gold used in the mounting. A timelessly charming set, ready to be worn or collected. Macro images are an integral part of the description and show in detail the beauty of the set, its condition, and the hallmark (750 / ★ 262 NA / DI CONNO) present inside the setting."

Estimate:£1,436.22

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