The Art Of Granulation

Vintage Ring With Tourmaline Set in Gold, Germany 1950s

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Vintage Ring With Tourmaline Set in Gold, Germany 1950s

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This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

Granulation is a discipline of goldsmithing that originated with the ancient Etruscans. In this process, tiny gold beads are soldered onto a precious metal in such a way that they are only connected to each other at their respective tiny points of contact. Light and shadow on the surfaces thus granulated create a sculptural effect, and this is precisely what makes granulation work so appealing. The difficulty with this technique is to precisely match the melting point of the gold, because if the granulation balls get just a tiny bit too hot, the work immediately melts away. In the mid-19th century, the goldsmith Castellani revived this ancient technique, which is why we know it sufficiently from the jewellery of the Victorian era. What is less well known, however, is that granulation experienced a renaissance once again in 20th century Germany. How did this come about? In 1918, art historian Marc Rosenberg published History of Goldsmithing on a Technical Basis - inspiring the goldsmiths among his readership to experiment. Johann Michael Wilm of Munich and also Elisabeth Treskow in the Rhineland succeeded in producing fine jewelry with granulation before the war. After the war, at the latest, the technique had matured to the point where granulated pieces could also be ordered from jewelry catalogs. The present ring dates from this period. Designed as a bombé ring, it features four spherical surfaces structured with flower-like granulations. The work is of high precision and delicacy. A natural green tourmaline then sparkles in the center of the design. The ring is in very good condition. According to its workmanship and hallmarking, it was made in Germany.

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The Art Of Granulation

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