Antique Art Nouveau diamond ring
$4,600.00
Art Nouveau jewellery is often characterised by having elegant flowing designs as can be seen here in this lovely antique diamond ring from the Art Nouveau period, and one that looks truly amazing on the finger.
Hand made in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold in the early 1900’s,the design alone is just wonderful to admire, and then when this is complimented by the diamonds, then you have a ring on your finger that is as unique as it is beautiful.
Set with two single cut diamonds that total 0.41 carats, these are complimented by the charming twenty rose cut diamonds that total 0.10 carats, and add the right amount of charm and additional sparkle to the ring. This is a ring that will look perfect on any finger and can so easily be worn with other antique jewellery as well as modern and fit right in.
Measuring 20.7mm in length to accentuate the finger, this is a ring that will always be admired and commented on having such a beautiful and unique design.
Stock# EC409
Circa: 1910
$4,600
Antique Art Nouveau diamond ring
Antique Art Nouveau diamond ring hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum in the early 1900’s.
When was the Art Nouveau era?
A brief history on the Art Nouveau era:
The Art Nouveau era started in the 1890’s and continued to the start of World War One in 1914. Whereas the Victorian era used a lot of symmetry, Art Nouveau jewellery started to use more “organic” styles as well as no longer being symmetrical. The term “whiplash design” is one that is often used to describe some Art Nouveau forms of jewellery.
With a style that is very feminine, Art Nouveau jewellery has a very soft, free flowing style. This has produced its very own distinct style and genre.
Materials and techniques not previously used before in jewellery making in Europe and the United Kingdom were now being used.
Enamelling was used quite extensively, and this was not limited to being used on “precious” metals such as gold. The use of silver became very popular as a metal to create jewellery that is still today breathtaking.
This included the wonderful enamelling technique of plique a jour a French term meaning “open to light” where the finished piece has transparent enamel held between the thin metal wires.
Other materials used during the Art Nouveau period was ivory, amber and blister pearls to name a few.
Some of the more famous jewellers of this period include Rene Lalique, Carl Faberge, George Fouquet, and Louis Tiffany. These were people who often did not limit themselves to just jewellery and from their factories produced some of the most breathtaking works of art in the form of lamps and lampshades, bowls and various other works of art.
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