A magnificent dome of crimson ruby rises above sweeping platinum forms, its depth of color illuminated by a brilliant architecture of diamonds.
Created by David Webb in the 1960s, this sculptural ring centers on an impressive 25.00-carat cabochon star ruby, its smooth, generously proportioned surface revealing a rich purplish-red hue. The ruby is embraced by an elaborate platinum mounting composed of overlapping, leaf-like forms set with approximately 20.00 carats of white diamonds. Broad passages of round brilliant-cut diamonds alternate with precisely arranged baguette-cut stones, introducing a striking interplay of curved surfaces, linear geometry, and reflected light.
Founded in New York in 1948, David Webb's jewelry house came into its own during the 1960s, a decade in which his bold, highly individual designs attracted an international clientele. Webb developed a distinctive vocabulary of substantial colored gemstones, sculptural gold and platinum settings, and expressive, often architectural forms. His cocktail rings were particularly emblematic of this approach, transforming important stones into compositions of remarkable volume and presence.
This ring captures that confident 1960s aesthetic. The sweeping diamond-set elements rise around the ruby like protective petals, their brilliant surfaces emphasizing the uninterrupted polish and saturated color of the central cabochon. The result is a carefully orchestrated contrast between the softness of the ruby's dome and the precision of the surrounding diamond work.
A deep crimson heart, held within a flourish of platinum and light.
