Checkerboard Cut Citrine Ring with Diamond Accents
Decorative Art / Fine Jewelry (Ring) • Commercial fine jewelry manufacture or independent jeweler
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative Arts / Modern Multi-Stone Jewelry
Medium & Technique
Cushion-cut citrine (estimated), small pavé-set diamonds (or diamond simulants), and cast white precious metal (likely 14k white gold or sterling silver). Features a checkerboard faceting technique on the crown.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Modern)
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale decorative object; ring size estimated between 6-8 (US); centerpiece approx. 8mm to 10mm.
Subject Description
The piece is a cocktail ring featuring a central semi-precious golden-yellow stone, likely citrine, set in a four-prong mount. The shoulders of the band feature a twisted or bypass design encrusted with small clear stones, emphasizing movement and sparkle.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the item appears to be missing elements (prongs appear bent or unfinished) and shows signs of wear and surface debris.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $350 USD (dependent on metal purity and gemstone authenticity)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Private collection. No visible hallmarks or maker's marks are discernible in the provided image to establish a specific retail history.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the trend in late 20th-century jewelry of using fancy-cut semi-precious stones (like checkerboard cuts) to maximize light play in accessible luxury goods.
Notable Features
The checkerboard faceting on the central stone is the most prominent aesthetic feature, designed to create a mosaic-like reflection pattern.
Condition Issues
Possible missing stones in the pavé accents; prongs appear uneven or damaged; surface scratches on the metal; significant grime buildup around the stone setting.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional ultrasonic cleaning to remove biological/mineral buildup; inspection by a jeweler to tighten prongs and verify stone security; polishing of the metal band.
Collector Notes
Real