{"product_id":"jean-ann-after-midnight-sterling-silver-modernist-ring-midcentury-size-8-1-2","title":"Jean Ann, After Midnight | Sterling Silver Modernist Ring (Midcentury, Size 8 1\/2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned after hours.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the midcentury moment, engraving carried intent. Names in silver marked ownership, independence, and arrival. This sculptural sterling ring leans into that confidence, pairing a bold rectangular plaque with rounded, atomic-era forms that feel deliberate and self-possessed. The engraving anchors the design, turning modernist geometry into something personal and unmistakably present. A piece made for late nights, decisive choices, and women who understood that being seen was part of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced during the height of American modernist jewelry design, this ring reflects the era’s fascination with form, balance, and industrial clarity. Crafted in sterling silver by Napier, one of the most respected American jewelry houses of the mid-20th century, the design favors structure over ornament and confidence over delicacy. The open shank and sculptural elements give the piece visual weight while remaining comfortable and wearable, a hallmark of well-executed modernist design. It stands as an example of how midcentury jewelry blurred the line between personal adornment and wearable architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Midcentury Modern, circa late 1950s–early 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetal:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Napier, Sterling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 8 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Modernist, Nameplate, Sculptural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Light surface marks are present, primarily visible under magnification, and align with the ring’s midcentury history. The engraving remains crisp and legible, and the structure is sound with no issues affecting wear or longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented in a RetroStarr branded gift box, ready for wear or collection. This piece carries its history forward without apology, offering presence, design, and personal narrative in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCurated by Dana Sednek, GIA-trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where every jewel is selected for bold design, cultural significance, and a story worth carrying forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroStarr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50754440298800,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3004\/5488\/files\/ACS_0800.jpg?v=1770740354","url":"https:\/\/retrostarr.com\/products\/jean-ann-after-midnight-sterling-silver-modernist-ring-midcentury-size-8-1-2","provider":"RetroStarr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}