Eighties crossover knot ring

Name: Eighties crossover knot ring
Brand: AUric Vintage
SKU: D26-013
Price: 550.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€550,00

Eighties crossover knot ring in 9kt yellow gold. Knots have carried meaning for centuries, appearing in jewellery as symbols of enduring affection, fidelity, and the bonds that connect us. From the intricate love tokens of the Georgian period to the sailor's knots exchanged as keepsakes during long voyages, the motif has long represented ties that cannot easily be broken. Its appeal has endured through changing fashions, evolving into the bold, sculptural interpretations of the late 20th century.

This vintage crossover knot ring is crafted in 9kt yellow gold, formed from two softly rounded bands that intertwine at the centre before flowing seamlessly into the shank. The piece is hallmarked 375 for 9kt gold, Dublin, 1982 and bears a maker's mark.

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MATERIALS

Gold

AGE

1982

SIZE

UK: N / US: 6.75 One complimentary sizing included

WEIGHT

3.23 g

MARKS

375 for 9kt gold, Dublin assay office mark of Hibernia, date letter for 1982, maker's mark

1980 - 1989

Eighties

The saying goes less is more, but that did not apply to the 1980s. Fashion, music, and jewellery embraced maximalism without restraint. Rebel Madonna, rule-breaking Cher, fresh-faced Brooke Shields, and the androgynous David Bowie all left their mark on this opulent decade. Where fashion favoured excess in layers and texture, jewellery followed suit, with ropes of pearls, gold chains, and charms worn all at once. Scale was everything. Showstopping necklaces, button-sized earrings, and stacked bangles and bracelets dominated.

The glitz and glamour of television shows like ‘Dallas’ fuelled an insatiable appetite for sparkle. Pavé settings became a staple in both costume and fine jewellery, often layered side by side. Princess Diana’s love of coloured gemstones, particularly blue sapphire, opened the public’s eyes to alternatives to diamonds. It was also a time of rediscovery, as pieces from past generations were reworked and worn anew, with old watch chains transformed into the T-bar necklaces that remain enduring today.