Helen Ringus Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Dolphin and Anchor Pendant-Brooch

Currently on Museum Loan
This jewel is presently on exhibition at The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, CT, and is not available for sale at this time.
Availability will be updated upon its return.

Helen Ringus Gemstone 18K Gold Dolphin Pendant-Brooch

An exceptional 18K yellow-gold nautical brooch and pendant by American designer Helen Ringus, depicting a gracefully arched dolphin entwined with an anchor. The sculptural composition evokes both strength and fluidity—hallmarks of Ringus’s craftsmanship.

The anchor is set with vibrant rubies and sapphires, while the dolphin’s eye sparkles with a brilliant marquise-cut diamond. At the top, a diamond-encrusted platinum loop allows the jewel to be worn as a pendant, transforming seamlessly from brooch to necklace.

A refined double-clip mechanism on the reverse ensures secure wear. The piece bears the designer’s hallmark “HR” and “18K”, authenticating it as an original work by Helen Ringus.

Details

• Designer: Helen Ringus

• Period: 1990s

• Material: 18K yellow gold, platinum

• Gemstones: Rubies (~5.35 ct), sapphires (~7.5 ct), marquise diamond (~0.06 ct)

• Dimensions: approx. 3.25 in × 1.15 in (8.25 × 2.9 cm)

• Signature: HR / 18K

• Function: Convertible pendant-brooch

A magnificent creation that embodies the ocean’s allure and the artistry of a master goldsmith.

Available now at DSF Antique Jewelry

About the Designer:
Helen Ringus is an American jeweler celebrated for her bold motifs and mastery of 18K gold. After establishing her studio in New York, she later opened Wearable Art in Sarasota, Florida, where her sculptural, gemstone-rich designs—like this dolphin and anchor brooch—earned acclaim among collectors.