Sculptural Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gold, Charles Krypell, New York, 1980s

A Sculpture in Gold

Sculptural Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gold, Charles Krypell, New York, 1980s

€ 8,290.00 ^*

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In the 1980s, an era between classic glamour and exciting new designs, Charles Krypell's New York workshops produced pieces of jewellery that translated a sculptor's eye into gold. Before turning to the art of goldsmithing, Krypell worked as a sculptor, which deeply influenced his sense of space, movement and sculptural tension and makes his jewels unmistakable to this day. This three-dimensional view of form and material also lends his pieces of jewellery a special dynamic: they not only appear designed, but shaped, like small sculptures for the hand. This magnificent ring in high-carat yellow gold, created around 1985, is an impressive example of this artistic approach. It wraps around the finger like a gently curved wave of light and color, flowing and precisely crafted at the same time. Set into its surface are 29 natural, deep blue sapphires, which line up in a harmonious rhythm without visible settings. To the left and right of them, 38 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing around one carat together sparkle, enriching the blue of the gemstones with vibrant fire. The interplay of light, movement and structure is typical of Charles Krypell. His jewellery thrives on the illusion of flow: the gold seems as soft as silk, the gemstones rest in it like ripples on water. This sophisticated combination of sculptural clarity and luxurious sparkle makes the ring a characteristic work of the 1980s. Here, virtuoso craftsmanship and artistic freedom found a new unity. Today, Charles Krypell is considered one of the most important representatives of American jewelry art of the late 20th century. A piece of jewellery of lasting beauty, sensual, powerful and carried by the balance of form and movement that makes Charles Krypell's work so characteristic. The ring, which was created in New York, came to us here in Berlin.

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Charles Krypell - Sculptor of light Charles Krypell (born in New York, USA) is an American jewelry designer and sculptor who has been one of the leading designers of modern American jewellery since the 1970s. Originally trained as a sculptor, Krypell studied at the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, where he initially worked with materials such as clay, wood, stone and bronze. Under the influence of his mentor, the Japanese artist Toshio Odate, he developed a deep understanding of form, balance and movement - principles that would later shape his jewelry design. In 1976, Charles Krypell founded his own jewelry manufactory in New York. His work is characterized by a sculptural design language and an extraordinary three-dimensionality. He became known above all for his sophisticated compositions of platinum, gold, diamonds and colored gemstones, in which he combines classic elegance with modern dynamism. His creations are stocked in numerous galleries and jewelry stores worldwide and are appreciated for their precision craftsmanship and aesthetic harmony

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A Sculpture in Gold

€ 8,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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