ART-NOUVEAU 1900 American Ring With Lady Profile In 14Kt Yellow Gold

An American art-nouveau ring from 1900.

This is a very delicate ring created in America during the art nouveau period, back in the 1900. The beautiful ring has been crafted depicting the portrait of a women in profile facing to the left. The women is sculpted with long hair and accented with four natural European cut diamonds.

Country: United States.

Period: Art-Nouveau, 1900.

Diamond: Accented in bezel and inlaid settings, with 4 European round cut diamonds with a weight of about 0.12 carats. white colorless F/G color, SI clarity.

Weight: 3.9 Grams, (2.51 Dwt).

Size: 4.25 and may be easily resized up or down on special request.

Measurements: 20 mm by 17 mm (0.79 x 0.67 Inches) and raise 5 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped twice14kt and the ring was electronically tested for the assay and warranty of the 14Kt yellow gold with results as follows, ".585/.999 Au".

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. Characterized 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.

Collateral: This Art Nouveau ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Art Nouveau ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold and all parts are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R030226TENK/.0731