Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
1890s French Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Silver
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Silver
Early 1900s Mexican Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
1890s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1910s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver
19th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s English Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s British Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Art Nouveau Silver Ring Antique
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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A Close Look at Art-nouveau Jewelry
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.