AN AMETHYST AND COLOURED SAPPHIRE DRESS RING, BY FANNY BLANCHELANDE The concave rectangular

AN AMETHYST AND COLOURED SAPPHIRE DRESS RING, BY FANNY BLANCHELANDEThe concave rectangular plaque centring a cushion-shaped amethyst within a surround of similarly-cut pink sapphires, mounted in 18K gold, with maker's mark for Fanny Blanchelande, ring size K½It was in Monaco, the tiny city in the French Riviera home to a host of luxury jewellery boutiques and shopfronts, that first provided jewellery designer Fanny Blanchelande with an introduction into the world of jewellery. Born to a French father and Argentinian mother, Fanny’s daily walk to school in Monaco followed a route of jewellery stores whose glittering interiors grabbed the attention of the young schoolgirl, sparking a lifelong passion for gemstones and jewellery design. The only member of her family to show an interest in the field, Fanny felt sure she could make a career in jewellery following an insightful encounter with a renowned jeweller in Nice. As a present on her fifteenth birthday, she was given the chance learn the ropes of jewellery design with a leading jeweller in the area. The experience left her with no doubt that she wanted to turn her passion for jewellery into a full-time profession.In 1995, Blanchelande completed the prestigious GIA in Los Angeles, opening up a flurry of job offers from collaborators in Geneva, London and Place Vendôme in Paris, all hoping to work with her. Twenty-five years later, and now a mother of two, Blanchelande has built for herself a wealth of experience and expertise in the jewellery industry back home in Monaco, where her love of jewellery began. Since 1998, Blanchelande has offered her services by appointment only, creating an air of confidentiality and exclusivity, which allows clients to commission bespoke pieces in a private setting, embodying the subtlety of her practice. More recently, the jeweller has launched her first public collection, sold in a choice selection of retail shops. The pieces of this collection bring an undeniable element of fun and creativity to the world of Haute Joaillerie. Condition Report: Amethyst: of purple hue, good transparency, medium to dark tone, facets are smoothSapphires: of pink hue, good transparency, medium tone, overall well matched in colourUnsigned - stamped 750 for 18K goldSuperficial signs of wear, overall in good condition