$2,550.00
The Art Nouveau period lasted a relatively short time compared to other eras and styles, and lasted from the 1890's until 1918 and often displays designs that are very fluid such as can be seen here in this art Nouveau ring.
Hand made in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum in the early 1900's, the ring is set with two mine cut diamonds that total 0.26 carats as well as three rose cut diamonds in a flowing section and one more rose cut diamond on each side. These additional diamonds total 0.06 carats and both the mine cut and rose cut diamonds have all the charm and character of being genuine antique cut diamonds that were all cut by hand.
Measuring 12.2mm across by 16.6mm, this ring makes a lovely elegant statement on the finger that will no doubt always be admired and commented on for its beauty and style.
Stock# ES8766
Circa: 1910
$2,550
In stock
Art Nouveau diamond ring hand made in 18 carat gold and platinum.
This antique ring from the Art Nouveau era is set with two larger mine cut diamonds and five smaller rose cut diamonds.
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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