-American 1895 Art Nouveau Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 3.42 Cts Black Opal
An art nouveau ring with Black opal.
A highly decorated ring, created in America during the art nouveau period, back in the 1895. This beautiful ring has been crafted with intricate organic motifs of leaves and grapes in yellow gold of 14 karats and finished with high polished,
Gemstones: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (15 x 10 x 4 mm) of natural black opal with an estimate weight of 3.42 carats.
Birthstone: Opal for the month of October.
Weight: 2.70 Grams, (1.73 Dwt).
Size: 6.75 and may be easily sized on request.
Measurements: 18 mm by 18 mm (0.71 x 0.71 Inches) and raise 4 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold
Art Nouveau History
Or so called the new art jewelry was created in Europe between about 1895 and 1915, coming on the heels of the “overwrought” designs of the Victorian era (which ended with Queen Victoria's death in 1901) and creating a striking contrast to the mainstream Edwardian designs of that time. While jewelry with a similar aesthetic was being made in other countries during the same time period--for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short-lived period in jewelry design, lasting only about 15 years, because of the onset of World War I and because the pieces were so over-the-top that people quickly lost interest in them. Characterised by lavish and organic ornamentation, the Art Nouveau movement blossomed in Vienna at the turn of the 20th Century, with influential Austrians architects Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos making significant architectural contributions that helped shape the city's skyline as we see it today.
Opal
Opal is one of the world's most popular gemstones and the birthstone for the month of October. A nice precious opal can flash every color of the spectrum with an intensity and quality of color that surpasses the fire of diamond. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. There are many types of opal found in deposits around the world. If you are just starting to learn about opal, here are three varieties that might surprise you: Fire Opal is known for its intense red, orange and yellow colors - the colors of a fire! Boulder Opal is opal with attached host rock. It can be surprisingly beautiful! Common Opal has color, pattern and beauty that can be anything but common. Who gave it such a common name?
Mineralogically, opal is a hydrous silicon dioxide with a chemical composition of SiO2.nH2O. It is amorphous, without a crystalline structure, and without a definite chemical composition (it contains a variable amount of water, as shown by the "n" in its chemical composition). Therefore opal is a "mineraloid" rather than a "mineral." Opal is a wonderful stone for earrings, pendants rings and brooches.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The opal is secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R062423VOEE/.0506
