Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Quartz "Star Sapphire" Ring by Zoltan White

Name: Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Quartz "Star Sapphire" Ring by Zoltan White
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA704423
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Corvidae Antique

Description

An imposing antique ring by the Hungarian-trained Arts and Crafts jeweller Zoltan White, whose pieces often have an Austro-Hungarian feel. Bezel-set with a large quartz cabochon, coated at the back to give it a beautiful bluish lavender colour.

In daylight the quartz has an opalescent moonstone-like quality. When hit with a bright light or strong sunlight, the quartz flashes with a stunning star sapphire effect. This is definitely a piece which looks better in the flesh!

Likely dating from around 1910.

In very good antique/vintage condition; the crisp edges of the sinuous flower and leaf design have worn smoother with age. The quartz surface feels smooth and glassy though the surface shows light overall abrasions under magnification (not obvious to the naked eye).

Marked ZW&Co, SILVER, MADE IN ENGLAND.

Size: H (UK), 4 (US), a fairly small size. North to south the ring measures 2.2cm at the front and the cabochon is 1.2 x 1cm. The top sits around 1.2cm above the finger.

Weight: 9.6g.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.2cm (0.87")

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA704423

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Description

An imposing antique ring by the Hungarian-trained Arts and Crafts jeweller Zoltan White, whose pieces often have an Austro-Hungarian feel.

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Bezel-set with a large quartz cabochon, coated at the back to give it a beautiful bluish lavender colour.

Corvidae Antique

fig 1. Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Quartz "Star Sapphire" Ring by Zoltan White

In daylight the quartz has an opalescent moonstone-like quality. When hit with a bright light or strong sunlight, the quartz flashes with a stunning star sapphire effect. This is definitely a piece which looks better in the flesh!

fig 2. Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Quartz "Star Sapphire" Ring by Zoltan White

Likely dating from around 1910.

In very good antique/vintage condition; the crisp edges of the sinuous flower and leaf design have worn smoother with age. The quartz surface feels smooth and glassy though the surface shows light overall abrasions under magnification (not obvious to the naked eye).

fig 3. Edwardian Arts and Crafts Silver Quartz "Star Sapphire" Ring by Zoltan White

Marked ZW&Co, SILVER, MADE IN ENGLAND.

Size: H (UK), 4 (US), a fairly small size. North to south the ring measures 2.2cm at the front and the cabochon is 1.2 x 1cm. The top sits around 1.2cm above the finger.

Weight: 9.6g.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.2cm (0.87")

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA704423

About the Dealer

Corvidae Antique

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020