Large oval acrylic vintage ring, explosion of chromatic color with gold inlays. 1960s. Made in France. Signed

Large oval acrylic vintage ring, explosion of chromatic color with gold inlays. 1960s. Made in France. Signed

Size 6.5

In excellent condition.

The 1960s fell in love with new, man-made materials, with young designers keen to find new angles on established forms. They exploited the potential of modern plastics and synthetic fibres – Perspex, PVC, polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon, Spandex, etc. – to create easy-care outfits that were eye-catching and fun. The quest for a truly modern form of clothing was epitomised by the 'paper dress'. Made of cellulose, rayon or polyester, these disposable garments were first created in 1966 as a marketing stunt for an American company that manufactured paper sanitary products. Opportunistic manufacturers in both the US and the UK quickly turned these boldly printed dresses into a novelty must-have that remained popular until 1968.