Modernist Margaret Richardson Sterling Silver and Smoky Quartz Ring

The vintage sterling silver ring was handmade by Margaret Richardson, and is unique. The ring features a plain tubular band, surmounted by an elongated, stepped head with additional decorative stepped silver panel motifs. The head is set with a rectangular-cut smoky quartz (circa 14mm x 6mm; 5ct).

The ring is stamped “925” for sterling silver, and “mr” for Margaret Richardson. Born Ulli Margarete Samuelson in Russia 1908, Margaret Richardson later settled in South Africa after WWII, worked in Johannesburg in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and became well known for her hand-made gold and silver jewellery, which was generally in the Modernist style. She died in 1989.

Weight                        6.5g

Age                             Circa 1970

Dimensions                 18.8mm x 17.2mm x 25.2mnm

Origin                          South Africa

Condition                    Very good

Stock code                  AK350