Spring Jewels 
5 May 2022
Spring Jewels 
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Jean Després

Amazonite, lacquer, and silver ring


Set with a rectangular amazonite, framed by lacquer and gold vermeil; 1930s
Silver and vermeil
Signed J. Després
Ring size 7.50; Gross weight 11.3 dwts
estimate: $2,500–3,500
result: $11,875
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I love metal. You have no idea what pleasure it gives me to see the material bend under the anvil and hear it grate in the vice. I tame it, but without breaking it. The idea is to leave all its vitality and suppleness intact.

Jean Després

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