Charles RIVAUD Exceptional "Pansy" ring in 18K... Lot 17

Charles RIVAUD Exceptional "Pansy" ring in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold set with an old cushion-cut diamond weighing approx. 2 carats in an eight-claw setting, the latter resting on translucent blue-green enameled pansy petals, shouldered by four rose-cut diamonds in a closed setting in a swirling surround enhanced with blue-green enamel, the feet of the mounting basket centered with a line of enamel. Bears the CR signature interlaced in the ring for Charles Rivaud. (a few minor chips to the enamel and a rose-cut diamond missing). Accompanied by its extremely rare period case in cognac leather with metal thread stitching, the top of the lid featuring a flower punctuated with metal beads, engraved on the back "CH. Rivaud - 23 Rue de Seine - Paris", the interior in taupe-colored velvet fabric. Estimated diamond characteristics: H/I - VS2 - Light fluorescence Diamond dimensions: 7.30 x 6.96 x 5.97 mm Finger size: 53-54 Gross weight: 9.36 grams We would like to thank Alexandre Léger for his kind collaboration. PROVENANCE In the same family since its acquisition in 1905 BIBLIOGRAPHY A very similar model is reproduced in the book "Paris Salons 1895 - 1914 - Joaillerie - II : les designers de L à Z" by Alastair Duncan, with the mention "Paris Salon 1904". Born in Boismorand, Loiret, on April 5, 1859, Charles Rivaud was a goldsmith, jeweler and designer in Paris from 1887. His hallmarks date from June 24 and August 17 of that year, when he worked at 6 rue Rambuteau. He continued his career at 39 quai de l'Horloge, then at 23 rue de Seine (where our jewel case comes from) and finally at 20 rue Truffaut. He was also the founder of the Société du Salon d'Autonme, and a member of the Société des Artistes Décorateurs. Bronze medallist at the Paris Universal Exhibitions in 1889 and 1900, exhibiting in Saint Louis and Santiago de Chile, he was also noticed at several Salons between 1906 and his death in 1923. His son André-Charles succeeded him in 1924.