Citrine and Smoky Quartz 'Caged' Rings, Verdura

Of bombé design, each containing variously-cut citrines and smoky quartz, sizes 5¾ and 6 respectively, signed Verdura, with maker's mark.

Each in good condition, with surface scratches to the gold mounting commensurate with wear. Each signed Verdura and with maker's mark for Verdura. Smokey quartz ring stamped 750 for 18 karat gold; both mountings test as such. The smoky quartz are a transparent, medium 'ashy' brown color, eye-clean. The citrines are a transparent, medium light 'lemon' yellow color. The stones in both rings are well-matched in color. The smoky quartz ring is a size 6, and is fitted with sizing beads on the interior of the shank. The citrine ring is a size 5¾. Total gross weight of both rings is approximately 33 dwts.
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The “Caged Ring” has been made by Verdura since 1941, when Fulco di Verdura created a rose gold and aquamarine version for New York socialite and American style icon Dorothy Paley Hirshon. Now in Verdura’s museum collection, this original design has become a timeless favorite, and it has since been made with a variety of gemstones. The size and cuts of the stones are carefully selected to ensure they fit perfectly with enough room to flutter with delicate movements within the caged compartment.