French Raymond Templier Art Deco diamond ring

Period: Art Deco circa 1930
Origin: French work Raymond Templar (manufacturer’s mark: horizontal diamond, initials C.T. symbol of a Templar with his coat)
Metal: Platinum 950/1000
Total weight (gross): 6.60 grams
Finger size: 50 (sizing possible)
Nature of stones: Old cut diamonds
State of conservation: Very good state of conservation
History:
Charles Templier (1821-1884) founded his house in 1849. His son Paul (1860-1948) took the reins of the company after his death. At the beginning of the 20th century, he participated in major exhibitions and won several major prizes and medals. Raymond Templier (1891-1968) exhibited in 1911 at the Salon de la Société des artistes decorateurs (SAD) and became one of the great jewelers of Art Deco. During the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts of 1925, his jewelry with geometric lines stood out. Actresses Brigitte Helm and Marie Glory wore his works in Marcel L’Herbier’s 1928 film, L’Argent.
When the Union of Modern Artists (UAM) was created in 1929, Raymond Templier became secretary of the steering committee. He is alongside the avant-garde who is transforming the history of decorative arts. In 1937, the Templier house participated in the International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques Applied to Modern Life.
In 1954, the magazine Mobilier et Decoration dedicated an article to the jeweler: “Raymond Templier, architect of jewelry”. A sports lover, he also designs trophies and posters for numerous sporting events.
Illustration: Catalog of the Maison Templier circa 1930
Bibliographic references:
Raymond Templier, Modern jewelry, Laurence Mouillefarine and Laurence Ristelhuerber, Paris, Norma, 2005
Reference: 06 072 4