Art Nouveau ring in 14-karat gold with coral and diamond cameo, ca. 1900
Art Nouveau ring in 14-karat gold with coral and diamond cameo, ca. 1900
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Antique Art Nouveau ring made of 14-karat gold with a cameo carved from natural coral and small decorative diamonds, circa 1900, in excellent condition for its age.
The cameo depicts the profiled bust of a lady, carved from coral in salmon-orange hues. It is set in an oval gold frame with delicate openwork, where two small old-cut diamonds stand out on the shoulders of the ring. The structure has a distinctly modernist aesthetic, with organic and delicate curves that create a striking contrast between the metal and the stone.
This type of cameo may have been reused from an earlier piece of jewelry, later incorporated into a custom-made setting, a common practice at the time for preserving sentimental or family heirlooms. During the Art Nouveau period, coral was especially valued for its visual warmth and its connection to nature.
Ideal as an alternative engagement ring, a special gift for Victorian jewelry collectors, or a standout piece in a private collection.
Weight: 3.28 grams. Ring dimensions: 17.4 mm, approximately US size 7.
Composition: 14-karat gold, coral, and two diamonds. Hallmarked. Acid-tested.
**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and damage due to age. Please examine the photos. Provide an accurate description. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
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