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Jean Després

Black onyx, silver, and gold ring


Of geometric design, set with black onyx; 1930s
Silver and yellow gold
Signed J. Després
Ring size 7; Gross weight 12.0 dwts
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,780
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This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

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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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