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Composition

Mount Details

  • ConstructionHandmade with a polished and Florentine-finished surface
  • DesignBypass ring with a rectangular faceted tourmaline
  • Metal Purity14ct yellow gold — confirmed by electro-chemical testing
  • MarkingsIndistinct stamped mark and '585'
  • Gross WeightApproximately 3.6 grams
  • Curated FromEngland

Gemstone Details

Measurements and grading are approximate and represent the average of all gemstones in each section, unless actual measurements are noted.

Tourmaline

  • Quantity1
  • CutRectangular faceted
  • Weight0.90ct
  • Dimensions9.85mm × 4.00mm × 2.68mm (actual dimensions)
  • ColourBluish-green (vslbG 7/2)

The Volta

Mid-Century Modern (1950–1970)
Storied Find #: 033-26
Constructed c.1960–1970, this bypass ring is worked entirely by hand in 14ct yellow gold, its shoulders finished throughout in a Florentine cross-hatch — that fine, precise engraving technique requiring both patience and a steady hand. The tourmaline sits at the point where the two shoulders meet, its elongated rectangular form held at a diagonal that gives the whole ring its sense of forward momentum. The colour draws the eye immediately: a deep, slightly muted bluish-green that shifts with the light — more alive in sun, deeper in shadow — and resists easy naming. A piece from an era when wearers wanted jewellery that felt individually made, modern, and entirely itself.

Sustainability

Vintage (Approx. 61 years old). By choosing a storied find from the Mid-Century Modern era, you are participating in an ethos that values the enduring spirit of an object. This piece represents a commitment to preservation, requiring no new mining.

Ring Size
M · UK (6¼ US)
✦ Sizable
Need a different size? Ring sizing starts from £40. Leave a note at checkout with your required size and we'll be happy to get in touch to discuss feasibility.

You'll also receive:

  • ✦ Oval Leatherette Case
  • ✦ The Ane Antrin Little Black Book (Hand-bound)
  • ✦ Insured & Tracked Shipping (Signature Required)
£1,095.00
UK tax included. Local taxes and international duties may apply upon delivery.
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