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Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This very stylish Art Nouveau antique ring was made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. The ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

18KT Art Nouveau Inspired Coin Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This elegant coin motif ring is set in 18-karat gold as stamped. It was originally purchased from
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct, G color, SI1 clarity). Four prongs of the ring are leaf-shaped in Art Nouveau taste of the period
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

1900s Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Platinum 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Nouveau 18K White Gold & Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring is in
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Yellow gold and Ruby "Vendée Symbol" Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This superb and rare ring is set with the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Art Nouveau Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A superb 18 carat gold French turn of the 19th century cluster ring with an emerald cut light blue
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Lalique French Art Nouveau Pearl Gold and Enamel Ring
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold, enamel, and pearl ring by René Lalique. The ring has a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Peridot, Enamel and Gold Ring
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel ring with peridots by Tiffany & Co. The ring
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wonderful, cabochon shaped coral statement ring, hailing from the impactful Art Nouveau period
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Marcus Company Art Nouveau Sapphire, Diamond, Gold and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel, sapphire and diamond ring by Marcus & Co. The
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Opal Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique-à-jour enamel ring with opal attributed to Georges Le
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 18k Gold

Le Turcq French Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique-à-jour enamel ring with diamonds and pearl by Georges
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold, Diamond, Pearl and Enamel Ring by Gaston Lafitte
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold ring with sea green enamel work, diamonds and pearls by Gaston
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau English 18k Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and colorful ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This stunning piece is
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1990s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Two Gold S-Shaped Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. This stupendous antique ring is claw
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Russian Cabochon Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1904. A silver-topped 14K gold ring is designed as a stylized
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings

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Emerald

Art Nouveau Inspired Green Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
18 karat white gold (stamped 18K 750) Art Nouveau inspired ring set with one 14x10mm oval green
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau French Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
All elegance and fineness, the curves if the Art Nouveau period sparkle on this 18 kt gold ring
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Shel Cameo Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Ring has an Handcrafted Shell Cameo. This Ring has 0.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 2.50 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.00 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 3.20 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced crescent motif gallery Tested as 18 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 6.3 mm
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

French 1890s Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This gorgeous antique ring is bezel set with
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Plique-a-jour Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique- a-jour enamel ring with diamond and pearl. The ring has a
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1910s Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Nouveau ring featuring a beautiful oval pink sapphire framed with rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Winged Angel Ring Diamond Fairy 18k Yellow Gold Conversion
Located in Torrance, CA
in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

French Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat 750 thousandths yellow gold ring. This antique ring has particularly original lines. The
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.20 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Emeralds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

French Art Nouveau 1915 Snake Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Round Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau snake ring made in France. An elegant sleek piece, created in Paris France during the
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau More Rings

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Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 3.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering the best of both worlds: an antique diamond in a new mounting. The art nouveau inspired
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2010s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Bague Art nouveau en or 18 carats, perle et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague Art nouveau en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) de deux couleurs, jaune et vert, en forme de
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Blue Topaz Quartz Peridot Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Lemon Quartz, Blue Topaz. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA: 18 USA: 8 1/4 We're a workshop
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterlin...

Bague Art nouveau en or 18 carats, perle et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague Art nouveau en or jaune et rose 18 carats (750 millièmes) et platine du début du 20ème siècle
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This gorgeous antique ring is bezel set with
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Style 2.50 Carat White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 1.00 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Peach Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.16 Carats of White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

EUGÈNE FEUILLÂTRE An Art Nouveau Gold, Topaz and Diamond Insect Ring circa 1900
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in London, GB
. Eight diamonds: 1.2 mm, diameter, approximately. Mount: 18 carat yellow gold. Ring size: K1/2 Weight: 6
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Enamel Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.15
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, E...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Enamel Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.15
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, E...

Art Nouveau 0.85 Carat White Old European Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and 14K White Gold . This Ring has 0.85 Carats White Old
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Gold Koi Fish Unisex Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foliate motif profile Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring size: 8 and not sizable Measures North to
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Art Nouveau ring with pearls and diamonds, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
: Western Europe, likely France, early 20th century The ring is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (0.750
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.05
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.30
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.30
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.05
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

Gold and platinum old Art Nouveau Fleur De Lys ring with old cut diamonds 1.30ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
product. A gemological certificate is included with the purchase. A unique ring in the Art Nouveau style
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.06
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k ...

Antique Art Nouveau 1.70 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This Art Nouveau era antique Russian unisex 14K gold ring was made in Odessa between 1908 and 1907
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Art Nouveau Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 18K White Gold and Platinum. This Ring has 5.00 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.23
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow G...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and 18K White Gold. This Ring has 0.23
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.25
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

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Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau gold ring 18 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 498 vintage or 275 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an art nouveau gold ring 18 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. An art nouveau gold ring 18 from Malpani Jewels, Intini Jewels and Zorab Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau gold ring 18 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 449, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art nouveau gold ring 18, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18?

Prices for an art nouveau gold ring 18 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $260 and can go as high as $154,491, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,687.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.