The Art Nouveau period is characterized by curved lines, frequent references to nature, to women. Yellow gold is used a lot. Also the Art Nouveau rings have the same characteristics: they fit the finger, accompany the hand, they have a lot of originality in the treatment of materials. We will find enamel, floral motifs, feminine, the stones are more discreet in this period.
French Faith or Fede ring in 18 karat gold. Fede ring composed of three rings articulating around a thin pin. The rings overlap to form a motif: two hands clasped on a brushed-look heart. The hands are adorned with cuffs, one masculine, the other feminine. Fede ring or promise ring, also known as faith ring, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold), illegible goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 59.5 UE / 8.75 US (no sizing possible)
Dimensions of main motif: 7 mm x 16 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 4.89 gr
More info: these rings go by different names: “faith ring”, “Fede ring” or “mani in fede ring” (meaning hands in trust). The ring of faith spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and remained popular for the next six centuries. Here, the hands represent friendship and the heart symbolizes love. Sometimes, a crown surmounts the heart, representing loyalty. It’s a jewel of sentiment, a ring sealing a union full of promise.
Solitaire diamond ring 0.25 ct in 18 karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Antique solitaire ring set with a central old mine cut diamond of 0.25 carats, set with platinum prongs. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with a platinum band set with rose-cut diamonds. Antique wedding ring, circa 1900, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Belle Epoque geometric ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Early 19th century ring, centered on a rose-cut diamond in a setting of 10 rose-cut diamonds. The corners are set with imitation emerald stones (glass). The shoulders of the ring are decorated with diamonds. Belle Epoque ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Edwardian Diamond line ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Antique ring set with seven Dutch rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Antique ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Belle Époque marquise ruby diamond ring in 18 karats (750) gold and platinum. Belle Époque ring, dating from the early 20th century, entirely set with diamonds of various cuts (old mine cut, rose cut, brilliant cut) and four round synthetic rubies. The ring has a total of 36 diamonds. The stones form a flower motif, with a long petal extending over the finger. Edwardian ring, circa 1900.
Owl and mask hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size : 57 UE or 7.75 US ( possible to resized)
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.34 carat
Estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 0.10 carat
Kitten size: 3 cm
Condition: fine wear scratches, old setting, uneven diamond cuts.
Marquise diamond ring in yellow gold 18 karats and platinum. In the center, a line of 5 diamonds in bezel setting, one more important in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds on platinum. Belle époque navette ring, early 20th century.
Mascaron hallmark, owl hallmark
Finger size : 46 UE or 3,75 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 20,25 mm x 7.2 mm
Note: the diamonds in the central line are brilliant cut, except for one which is old cut 8-8
Condition : scratches from use
Antique diamond wedding ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750) and platinum. Antique ring set with eight old-cut diamonds with a platinum setting. The ring consists of two lines whose ends meet in the centre, on which the diamonds are set. Antique ring, first half of the 20th century.
Owl and mascaron hallmark (later add), Illegible numbers inside the ring.
Red spinel trilogy ring 18 karat yellow gold. Three oval spinels adorn the ring, between each spinel are four old cut diamonds. The spinels have a beautiful dark red colour. The ring is finely chiselled on the gallery and shoulders, with a floral and scroll design. This ring is in the spirit of English Arts and Crafts. Early 20th century ring, probably England.
Owl hallmark, Marked 750, partially erased
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be cut changed)
Width of the ring : 7 mm
Weight of the central spinel : 0,94 carat
Total estimated weight of spinels : 1,32 carat
Total estimated weight of diamonds : 0.19 carat
Antique Victorian solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat pink gold. Engagement ring with an old mine cut diamond of ovale form with for large claws. Shoulders with three strands and small volutes under the diamond. Antique solitaire diamond ring, late 19th century, Victorian period.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Height of the bezel: 5 mm
Characteristic of the diamond : Shape-size: oval-antique
Dimensions : 3.76 x 4.40 x 3.28 mm
Weight : 0.34 carat approximately
Colour: I/J
Clarity: VVSI