Ring - 18 kt. Rose gold - 0.44ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Ruby






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Description from the seller
An Art Nouveau shuttle-type ring made approximately between 1890 and 1910, a jewel that perfectly reflects the artistic and naturalist spirit of this movement. Its organic and fluid design gently resembles a musical note, as if the metal drew a stylized musical movement in the air, a very characteristic inspiration of Art Nouveau, where nature, rhythm and curved lines were transformed into véritable wearable works of art. Crafted in rose gold, the ring presents a harmonious composition of gemstones formed by 10 princess-cut rubies of 0.01 ct that run along the center of the design, imparting an intense red hue, accompanied by 3 rose-cut diamonds of 0.08 ct that provide a soft and romantic sparkle and 10 rose-cut diamonds of 0.01 ct that accentuate the curves with subtle flashes. As a curious detail, the pink cut of the diamonds was especially popular at the end of the 19th century because it was designed to reflect the warm light of candles and early electric lamps, creating a delicate glow highly valued in jewelry of the period. Each line of this piece reveals the craftsmanship and originality of a era in which jewelry was conceived as unique creations, which makes this ring a singular, elegant piece full of history.
The gemstones are commonly treated to improve color or clarity. This has not been investigated for this specific piece.
The piece shows no distinctive hallmark, the gold has been previously inspected by a professional.
It ships perfectly packaged, by registered and insured mail.
The piece ships with standard packaging.
Pickup available in Madrid or Barcelona, by appointment.
Seller's Story
An Art Nouveau shuttle-type ring made approximately between 1890 and 1910, a jewel that perfectly reflects the artistic and naturalist spirit of this movement. Its organic and fluid design gently resembles a musical note, as if the metal drew a stylized musical movement in the air, a very characteristic inspiration of Art Nouveau, where nature, rhythm and curved lines were transformed into véritable wearable works of art. Crafted in rose gold, the ring presents a harmonious composition of gemstones formed by 10 princess-cut rubies of 0.01 ct that run along the center of the design, imparting an intense red hue, accompanied by 3 rose-cut diamonds of 0.08 ct that provide a soft and romantic sparkle and 10 rose-cut diamonds of 0.01 ct that accentuate the curves with subtle flashes. As a curious detail, the pink cut of the diamonds was especially popular at the end of the 19th century because it was designed to reflect the warm light of candles and early electric lamps, creating a delicate glow highly valued in jewelry of the period. Each line of this piece reveals the craftsmanship and originality of a era in which jewelry was conceived as unique creations, which makes this ring a singular, elegant piece full of history.
The gemstones are commonly treated to improve color or clarity. This has not been investigated for this specific piece.
The piece shows no distinctive hallmark, the gold has been previously inspected by a professional.
It ships perfectly packaged, by registered and insured mail.
The piece ships with standard packaging.
Pickup available in Madrid or Barcelona, by appointment.
Seller's Story
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