Name/Title
9ct Opal Midcentury Cocktail Ring – "Sculpture" by Peter MinturnEntry/Object ID
S9XKST2635Description
MID–CENT–MAD
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A striking midcentury 9ct gold cocktail ring, designed by Peter Minturn, a master jeweller from New Zealand. The "Sculpture" design features an organic, textured gold setting inspired by Brutalist aesthetics, holding a large opal doublet with vivid blue and green play-of-colour. The openwork gold structure showcases Minturn’s signature craftsmanship, making this a rare collector’s item.
Minturn (1938–2022) trained in London before becoming one of New Zealand’s leading jewellers. His "Sculpture" collection embodies the midcentury movement, merging abstract form with nature-inspired textures. Minturn was also instrumental in jewellery education in New Zealand, founding the Peter Minturn Goldsmith School to preserve traditional goldsmithing techniques. His innovative, nature-inspired designs are highly collectible. This ring comes in its original Peter Minturn box.
M E A S U R E S :
Ring size: L (5.5 US)
Total weight: 8.8g
Doublet Opal size: 2cm x 1.4cms
Band width: 7mm at the back tappers to 5mm at the front
The opal is off set 1 cm from the band.
Hallmarked 9CT, & M.
INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!
C O N D I T I O N :
Excellent vintage condition, extremely well looked after. The Opal colour is bright & clear.
P L E A S E N O T E :
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Dimension Notes
Size L, 5.5US
total weight 8.8grams
marked 9CT, & M & an unreadable mark
