The voluminous audacity of the jonc style
Inherited from the golden age of jewellery in the 80s and 90s, the domed "jonc" profile is making a spectacular comeback. This second-hand ring attributed to the House of Cartier is a celebration of material and chromatic generosity. It features a line of 9 baguette-cut rubies in a vibrant, passionate shade of deep red, contrasting with the sunny, voluptuous brilliance of a solid setting in 18-carat yellow gold. A piece of character that imposes its presence with absolute elegance.
Architecture and jewellery expertise
The prowess of this creation lies in the fluidity of its setting. Rather than raising the stones, the craftsmen have hollowed out the material to integrate the gems. The 9 rubies are set edge-to-edge in a millimetre-precision rail setting. This architecture provides perfect protection for the stones' layers, while creating a continuous ribbon of colour without the slightest interference from metal. The ring body, weighing an exceptional 7.5 grams, unfurls softened curves and benefits from a full mirror polish that sublimates its volumes.
Why this second-hand Cartier ring
Investing in a jewellery piece of this density on the second-hand market is a particularly judicious manoeuvre. Contemporary production has a strong tendency to lighten frames to optimise costs. By acquiring this refurbished vintage Cartier creation, you are ensuring yourself the possession of a 7.5-gram block of solid gold, married to the nobility of custom-calibrated rubies. This is an opportunity to combine a tangible material investment with the acquisition of a prestigious signature, all at an unbeatable price.
Delivered contents and condition
The inner wall of the ring bears the size number 54 as well as its individual serial number. Given the thickness of the ring and the complex rail setting, sizing would require a specialist workshop. The piece is delivered carefully packaged in The Swiss Collector box.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece with a 12-month guarantee. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As the leading second-hand retailer in Switzerland and with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for an on-site fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Refurbished: our jewellery craftsman has meticulously polished and inspected the piece to restore it to its original shine.
