A spectacular and increasingly hard to find vintage dress set by British jewellery designer Ben Rosenfeld, comprising a pair of sapphire set cufflinks accompanied by three matching shirt studs, all crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold.
Each piece is designed as a softly square shaped panel, framed by an intricate rope border that twists gently around the edges and draws the eye towards the centre. Here, a cluster of round blue sapphires creates a wonderful field of deep colour against the warm gold setting. Together, the sapphires have a combined weight of approximately 1.50 carats.
The cufflinks measure approximately 1.4 x 1.4 cm and are fitted with traditional swivel backs, while the matching shirt studs measure approximately 0.9 x 0.9 cm and repeat the same motif on a smaller scale, creating a well balanced set intended for formal evening dress.
Particularly appealing is the striking contrast between the vivid blue sapphires and the warm yellow gold.
The reverse showcases finely pierced gallery work beneath the stones, a thoughtful detail that speaks to the quality of the craftsmanship.
Elegant and finely made in London in 1975, this Ben Rosenfeld sapphire dress set is a fine example of mid century gentlemen's jewellery, combining practical wearability with the thoughtful detailing for which the maker is well regarded.
The set weighs an impressive 20.37 grams in total, and each piece is hallmarked 750 for gold purity and stamped with the maker's mark.
