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1980s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple Green Pink Crystal Floral Arty Cocktail Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Swan Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring bale below two pansy flower stations Dimensional and glossed with purple, blue, and cream enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau 62 Inch Long Gold Filigree Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous French chain from the Art Nouveau (circa 1900) era! Extremely long in length, this fancy
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woman s Portrait Vernon Brooch
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An authentic Art Nouveau brooch, it depicts a
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. Really fantastic three-dimensional piece
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant, Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
with safety hook. The Art Nouveau brooch has three rings at the back, which allow it to be worn as an
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also their matching Ring. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...

Antique French Art Nouveau Style Two-Tone Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French Art Nouveau style pearl and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; an
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...

French Art Nouveau 1890 Plique à Jour Enameled Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Gautrait Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Silver Plique-à-Jour Peacock Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold, silver and plique a jour enamel peacock brooch pendant with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 14ct Gold Enamel, Art Nouveau Forget Me Not, Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning blend of classic Art Nouveau elegance and modern sophistication. The pendant, crafted in 14-carat
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

20th Century Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
of the 20th century. Our opinion : a convertible Art Nouveau jewel allowing to wear it as an antique
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Russian Art Nouveau Enameled Demantoid Long Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
. Handcrafted in 14K rose gold, decorated with finely enameled pearl white flowers, and set with 44 Uralian
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have also their matching Ring. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...

Antique Art Nouveau Russian Chalcedony Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
chalcedony egg pendant is accented in Art Nouveau taste with two gold branches embellished with rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony

Masriera Art Nouveau Style 18 Karat Gold Enamel 0.25ct Diamond Dragon Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau style necklace designed by Masriera in 1960’s-1970’s. It can also be
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Old European Diamond Question Mark Collier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant Art Nouveau Question Mark collier necklace crafted in 18K white gold. It
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1910. Religious piece is showing
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Heart Locket Pendant, Moscow 1899-1908
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with a chased rose and green gold Art Nouveau flower embellished with four Russian Uralian
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Floral Miniature Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau floral miniature pin brooch crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900's. This outstanding
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Hedges Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower earrings designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. Beautiful colorful pair of earrings
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Plique-à-jour Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau floral motif pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Art Nouveau 1900 Scarab Brooch Gold Silver Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the Edwardian and the Art nouveau periods in England, back in the 1900. The colorful brooch
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstanding convertible
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
nouveau and the art deco period. Diamonds: The platinum arabic numbers and the arrows are with 144 old
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Enamel Pin Brooch In 14Kt Gold Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
the Art Nouveau periods back in the 1900-1910. This beautiful pin brooch has been carefully crafted in
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique Cabochon Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
cabochon cut blue sapphires and old rose cut diamonds. The design of the cross is influenced by the Art
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18K Rose Gold 11 Colored Pairs Small Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Earrings 18K Rose Gold & 11 Colored Pairs Small Size Earrings in rose gold 4.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Buttercup Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Midcentury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Sun Moon Stars Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Blue Glass Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Lady Miniature Portrait Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Menelaus Agate Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Swirl Twin Pin Brooches
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate

Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Abstract Design Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Sky Blue Enamel and Quartzite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold, Sky Blue Enamel & Quartzite with hoops in Rose Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Bow Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This brooch dating from Victorian period is crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 11 rose cut
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Black Onyx Rose Cut Diamond Floral Oval Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Round Flower Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Austro Hungarian 1900 Earring Ring Suite 18Kt Gold 3.15 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Austro Hungarian suite of earrings and ring Beautiful and very attractive suite of earrings and
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Tigers Eye Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco bar brooch crafted in 14K white gold. Circa 1920. The piece features round cut
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Friedrich Köchli 56 Hallmark Bi-Colour Gold Cigarette Case
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French Mistletoe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant locket with an embossed repoussé spray of mistletoe. Stamped
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow Gold Italian Grape Leaf Necklace
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, delicately hand engraved veining, and rose gold stems Connected by concealed jump rings and affixed to gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Spinel Openwork Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
14K gold. The piece features 34 rose cut diamonds (TW 0.80ct, RW-STW, SI-P1) and 14 natural cushion
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Plated Porcelain Wine Theme Scene Chatelaine
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Vanity Items

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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.