CHANEL: BLUE AGATE 'CAMÉLIA' RING

CHANEL: BLUE AGATE 'CAMÉLIA' RING
Carved dyed blue agate
Signed Chanel, maker's mark for Jean-Claude Duhem, numbered 6C556, French assay mark
Ring size approx. M½ (leading edge), length of agate plaque approx. 3.0cm
Weight approx. 22.5g
OVERALL CONDITION
Light surface wear to unhallmarked yellow metal (testing as 18ct gold). Outer hoop signed Chanel with maker's mark for Jean-Claude Duhem (Ste JCD flanking a flame, within a horizontal lozenge), 750 and French assay mark (eagle's head). Inside of ring numbered 6C556. Blue agate in overall good condition.

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

From a Private Single-Owner Collection

This lot forms part of a collection of 20th century artist jewels that were collected over many decades by an American interior designer, who was a contemporary of Elsa Peretti. The collection reflects the owner's eye for tactile forms and distinctive, timeless design. The largest part of the collection that features iconic pieces by Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany will be presented in our Knightsbridge Jewels sale on 2nd May.