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1900s French Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, dog and eagle heads hallmarks. This magnificent
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 1.70 Carat Emerald 0.37 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco style ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1950. It features: - 1 emerald
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Emerald Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s French Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Whirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This radiant antique ring is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Pearl 1.18 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificient Art Deco navette ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features cultured
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Tourmaline 0.57 Carat Diamond Square Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 1.44 Carat Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 6.0 Carat Yellow Sapphire 1.4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold 0.90 Carat Tourmaline 1.00 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a stunning Art Deco rectangle ring crafted in 14K white gold. The piece features oval amazing
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.27 Carat Diamond 0.14ct Emerald Onyx Shield Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a gorgeous design shield ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features: - onyx - 41
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
carats Marked: French gold assay marks (18ct) Period: Art Nouveau, Circa. 1900 Box: The Vintage Jeweller
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Victorian three stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 5.80 Carat Unheated Tourmaline Ring Set in 18K Pink Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A rose gold ring with a unheated pink tourmaline . The stone weighs 5.8 carats and has exceptional
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2010s Nigerian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline 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 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Demantoid Rose-Cut Diamond Unheated Pink Blue Sapphire Fancy Pink Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
the Belle Époque period (1890-1915), especially in Art Nouveau jewelry. The Russian Czars particularly
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphi...

Vintage Enamel Ring Bouquet of Flowers 14 Karat Gold Cultured Pearl
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage enameled pansy ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cultured pearls
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline 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 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline 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 0.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

Antique Russian 2.19 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
very clean stone: E color, VS1 clarity. The ring is decorated in Art Nouveau taste with chased floral
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Tri-Gold Floral Foliate Log Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as rose gold log with textured bark and concentric tree rings With a polished vine
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Suffragette Ring with Amethyst, Pearl and Peridot
Located in New Orleans, LA
pearls and vibrant peridots, is set in a beautifully carved 9K rose gold setting that exemplifies early
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20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold

Stunning Aquamarine Ring in Solid 14K Dual Tone Gold with Natural Diamonds
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a cushion cut sparkling Aquamarine in 14k dual tone rose and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Arts Crafts Diamond Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.05 carat of rose cut diamonds Eye clean and bright - bezel set in floral and foliate motif
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco three stone ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 3 old cut
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

5.22 Carat Black Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring handmade in Belgium from jewellery designer Joke Quick, in 18K rose gold 9,6 g
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Masriera Cultured Pearl Enamel Ring Estate 18 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry, Spain
By Masriera
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate Masriera ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted cultured pearl
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 1 Carat Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco style ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features beautiful round yellow
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Portrait Mirror Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- exhibiting some loss. Featuring a raised gold floral motif with bezel set rubies - transparent medium
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Droplet Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by rose cut and old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.70 carat With round
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
the Art Nouveau style of the period. Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. The ring is centered
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Whiplash Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic cable chain necklace suspends a pendant comprised of rose and green gold repoussè whiplash
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, En...

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Station Necklace
By Frank Walter Lawrence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cable chain necklace centers a highly rendered cherubic station Matte gold with spread wings and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pave Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Fish Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
are rose and old European cut and weigh in total approximately 0.45 carat Completed by a jump ring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Joke Quick Pink Diamond Unheated Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Rose Gold Ring in Bright Light Pink Shades Combined with Burmese Pink Spinel Intense
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Ivy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular platinum-topped yellow gold brooch centers flourishing green gold ivy leaves Glossed with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, En...

Joke Quick Pink Diamond Unheated Sapphire Pink Spinel Green Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
, no casting or printing envolved, in 18K Rose gold 10.1 gram. Pave set with : Fancy Pink fancy shape
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gol...

Antique Russian Lion Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An Antique Gold and Diamond Lion Ring with a Russian Jewish provenance made in St
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.52 Carat White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.50 Carats of White Rose
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of White Rose
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Ladybug Ring Russian 1900’s
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a ladybug, set with a cabochon sapphire approx. 10ct, the eyes set with ruby and rose
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of White Rose
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of White Rose
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.80 Carats of White Rose
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Joke Quick Lightning Ridge Black Opal Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
envolved. Ring in 18K Rose Gold 5,2 g & blackened sterling silver 1,8 g (The stones are set on silver
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold,...

Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold "Butterfly" 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 0.80
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...

Art Nouveau French Repousse Rose Cut Diamond Gold Slide Mirror
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning slide mirror pendant from the Art Nouveau (ca1910) era! This incredibly lovely piece is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6.09 Carat Natural Pink Yellow Fancy Color Diamond Petal Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
in this spectacular petal inspired ring. The details of the ring are mentioned below: Color: F
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Poiray 18 Karat Gold 0.69 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Poiray
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a massive Art Deco style mid XX century cocktail ring designed by French jewellery house
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel Sapphire White Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
envolved, in 18K Rose gold 4,5 gram & blackened sterling silver 1.5 gram (The stones are set on silver to
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Solitaire Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The 14K rose gold ring with chased and engraved decoration in the Russian Modern style of the 1910s
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
diamond and scattered around this in leaf style settings are rose cut diamonds. The ring is modelled in
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1900s Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
adorned by 0.30 carats Rose cut diamonds. Circa 1900' CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 12k Gold
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond

Antique ring with oval ruby and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring with oval ruby ​​and diamonds. A gold ring with a sophisticated form, made of 18
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are molded in Art Nouveau taste with flowing designs
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise

French Art Nouveau Plique-a-jour Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Madonna Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring bale. With French assay marks for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Measures: 15/16 x 1 1/4 inches
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

CGL Certified 2.05 Carat White Diamond Wedding Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
ring. Around the ring, there is 1.93 carats of white rose cut diamond. Ring Size: US 6.5
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 9 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau floral pendant crafted in 9K gold. It features two rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

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Rose Gold Art Nouveau Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose gold art nouveau ring 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 Rose Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 83 vintage or 61 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose gold art nouveau ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a rose gold art nouveau ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Joke Quick, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. A rose gold art nouveau ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 95, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. Finding a rose gold art nouveau ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 38 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Gold Art Nouveau Ring?

Prices for a rose gold art nouveau ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $177 and can go as high as $59,972, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,765.

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.