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Three lapis lazuli spheres atop a gold bar with trapezoidal textured gold sides, on an angular band, c. 1969
18k yellow gold
Signed Cartier
With Lucas maker’s mark
Ring size 7; Gross weight 12.9 dwts
estimate: $3,000–4,000
result: $7,500
On October 03, 1969, Cartier launched a collection of 200 jewels entitled Astrological, Underwater, and Geometric all designed by the young Canadian jewelry designer, Roger Lucas, with a two-week exhibition at its flagship boutique. The jewelry maison, Lucas, was already a well-established shopping destination for fine jewelry in Montreal, Canada. Roger Lucas took them to new heights with international exposure. Lucas considered each one-of-a-kind jewel a miniature sculpture. He stated for the press in 1969, "Wear your rings by day, and let them watch over you from your table at night." This ring is designed with an angular bottom to stand alone.