Checkerboard-Cut Yellow Solitaire Ring
Decorative Art / Jewelry (Ring) • Mass-produced fashion or commercial jewelry manufacturer; unidentified workshop.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Costume Jewelry / Modern Traditionalist
Medium & Technique
Silver-toned base metal or sterling silver; yellow-colored faceted stone (likely citrine, yellow glass, or cubic zirconia). Techniques include checkerboard faceting of the gemstone and open-work filigree/latticework gallery on the setting.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20-25mm height for the top setting; standard finger ring size proportions.
Subject Description
A statement solitaire ring featuring a large, cushion-cut yellow stone set in a raised decorative gallery. The stone features a modern checkerboard facet pattern that enhances light reflection. The setting includes architectural open-work details on the side of the gallery.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. Visible wear to the metal plating on the band and edges of the prongs.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $150 (Depending on metal purity and stone identity - potentially higher if hallmarked gold/citrine, lower if plated/glass).
Auction Estimate
$15 - $75
Provenance History
Private collection. No clear hallmarks or maker's marks visible in the image; likely derived from retail fashion distribution.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the democratization of luxury aesthetics in the late modern era, utilizing modern mechanical gem-cutting techniques (checkerboard cut) which became popular in the 1990s and 2000s.
Notable Features
The distinctive checkerboard facet pattern on the crown of the stone and the intricate geometric open-work in the setting's gallery.
Condition Issues
Abrasions on the metal surface; possible oxidation or plating loss on the interior and top edges of the band and prongs.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle ultrasonic cleaning if the stone is a hard variety; avoid harsh chemicals if the metal is plated; store in a dry, padded environment to prevent further scratching of the metal.