Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold
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Vintage Art Nouveau yellow gold ring in 18 karat gold, total weight 1.8 g, EU size 56 (US 7½), with a central emerald about 0.05 ct and two 2.80 mm pearls plus fourteen 1.97 mm pearls in an elegant pierced mounting, no laboratory report.
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Description from the seller
Elegant shuttle-style ring from the Art Nouveau era, a jewel of great delicacy and artistic refinement that stands out for its sophisticated pierced setting and stylized design, inspired by the fluid and organic shapes characteristic of this late 19th-century art movement.
Its design subtly recalls a bow or an hourglass, a symbol of harmony, femininity and balance, elements very present in Art Nouveau jewelry. The piece features 2 pearls of approximately 2.80 mm and 14 additional pearls of 1.97 mm, creating a luminous and elegant ensemble that adds texture and visual softness to the design.
In the center stands a brilliant-cut emerald of approximately 0.05 ct, whose intense green hue provides a delicate contrast and a focal point full of sophistication.
Shuttle-shaped jewelry was especially prized during the Belle Époque for its visual lightness and for exceptionally elongating the silhouette when worn over delicate garments.
The combination of pearls and emeralds was considered a symbol of elegance, purity and distinction, traditionally reserved for high jewelry pieces.
The careful craftsmanship of the piercing and the harmony of its proportions reflect magnificent artistry, turning this piece into a unique jewel and very hard to find today.
It should be noted that one of the pearls shows a small fracture typical of the passage of time and the age of the piece, a detail practically imperceptible at a glance and which only becomes apparent when looked at carefully up close. Far from diminishing its charm, this feature adds authenticity and enhances the historical and original character of a centenary jewel with great aesthetic and collecting value.
The gemstones are commonly treated to improve color or clarity. This has not been investigated for this specific item.
The piece shows no distinctive hallmark, the gold has been previously inspected by a professional.
It is shipped perfectly packaged, by certified mail and insured.
The piece ships with standard packaging.
It can be picked up in Madrid or Barcelona, by prior arrangement.
Seller's Story
KILATES IS THE TRADE BRAND OF THE LEADING COMPANY IN THE SALE OF SECOND-HAND JEWELRY PRODUCTS, WHICH TRIES TO BRING UNIQUE PIECES TO CUSTOMERS WHO APPRECIATE THE WORK OF GOOD JEWELRY OF NOW OR OF YES.
Translated by Google TranslateElegant shuttle-style ring from the Art Nouveau era, a jewel of great delicacy and artistic refinement that stands out for its sophisticated pierced setting and stylized design, inspired by the fluid and organic shapes characteristic of this late 19th-century art movement.
Its design subtly recalls a bow or an hourglass, a symbol of harmony, femininity and balance, elements very present in Art Nouveau jewelry. The piece features 2 pearls of approximately 2.80 mm and 14 additional pearls of 1.97 mm, creating a luminous and elegant ensemble that adds texture and visual softness to the design.
In the center stands a brilliant-cut emerald of approximately 0.05 ct, whose intense green hue provides a delicate contrast and a focal point full of sophistication.
Shuttle-shaped jewelry was especially prized during the Belle Époque for its visual lightness and for exceptionally elongating the silhouette when worn over delicate garments.
The combination of pearls and emeralds was considered a symbol of elegance, purity and distinction, traditionally reserved for high jewelry pieces.
The careful craftsmanship of the piercing and the harmony of its proportions reflect magnificent artistry, turning this piece into a unique jewel and very hard to find today.
It should be noted that one of the pearls shows a small fracture typical of the passage of time and the age of the piece, a detail practically imperceptible at a glance and which only becomes apparent when looked at carefully up close. Far from diminishing its charm, this feature adds authenticity and enhances the historical and original character of a centenary jewel with great aesthetic and collecting value.
The gemstones are commonly treated to improve color or clarity. This has not been investigated for this specific item.
The piece shows no distinctive hallmark, the gold has been previously inspected by a professional.
It is shipped perfectly packaged, by certified mail and insured.
The piece ships with standard packaging.
It can be picked up in Madrid or Barcelona, by prior arrangement.
Seller's Story
KILATES IS THE TRADE BRAND OF THE LEADING COMPANY IN THE SALE OF SECOND-HAND JEWELRY PRODUCTS, WHICH TRIES TO BRING UNIQUE PIECES TO CUSTOMERS WHO APPRECIATE THE WORK OF GOOD JEWELRY OF NOW OR OF YES.
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Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Art Nouveau
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Yellow gold
Brand jewellery
No
Fineness
18 kt.
Total weight
1.8 g
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Women
Ring size
56 (EU) / 16 (IT) / 7 ½ (US)
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