TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
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TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING

Details
TAFFIN MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
Cushion-shaped diamond of approximately 5.18 carats, round sapphires, demantoid garnets, purple topaz and citrines, rose gold, signed Taffin, numbered, brown Taffin case

Size/Dimensions: US ring size 5 ¾
Gross Weight: 8.5 grams
Provenance
Christie's, Los Angeles, 6 March 2001, Sale 9698, Lot 311 (diamond only)
Further details
The diamond featured in this ring was originally purchased from Christie's Los Angeles in 2001. At that time, the diamond was accompanied by a Gübelin certificate stating that the stone was D color, Internally Flawless, together with a letter stating Type IIa classification. In order to preserve the current Taffin setting, this diamond has not been unmounted and sent for certification.

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Rahul Kadakia
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Lot Essay

Drawn to the energetic pace of life in New York City after a childhood in northern France, James Taffin de Givenchy made the transatlantic move with the determination to find his own artistic identity. Through an early career at leading global auction houses and jewelry firms, Givenchy grew his appreciation for quality craftsmanship, design history and the importance of glamour in the every day. In 1996, Givenchy set forth with these guiding principles and established a high-jewelry salon of his own on Manhattan’s storied Madison Avenue. Focused on the use of unique and unexpected materials, such as steel, wood and ceramic, the houses’ designs are crafted to highlight the individuality of each stone, letting the material dictate the jewel’s eventual form.

The present series of rings (Lots 93 and 94) provide a sample of Taffin’s sense of lighthearted sophistication expressed through substantial gemstones brought to light with minimal styling and distinctive design. In Lot 93, a colorless, high clarity diamond converses with the varied color range of demantoid garnets, purple topazes and citrines. Lot 94 presents a richly-colored ruby in a modern presentation as surrounding diamonds snake around the wearer’s finger, the single-cut stones providing a pleasing glimmer. The rings encapsulate exactly what Taffin designs embody – the pairing of magic and charm found in the unusual, while maintaining the precision, artistry and character that inspires each coveted Taffin jewel.

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