Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist
Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring by Unknown artist

Original Art Nouveau diamond and pearl engagement ring 1900

Unknown artist

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€ 3.450

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

  • About the artwork

    Antique jewelry object group
    engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

    Condition
    very good condition
    more info on our condition scale

    Country of origin
    Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French origin.

    Style
    Art Nouveau - Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art - especially the decorative arts - that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905).

    The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art". It is also known as Jugendstil, German for "youth style", named after the magazine Jugend, which promoted it, and in Italy, Stile Liberty from the department store in London, Liberty & Co., whichpopularised the style, and in Holland as “Sla-olie-stijl”, Dutch for “salad oil style” after a advertisement poster for this product that was made in that style.

    A reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it is characterized by organic, especially floral and other plant-inspired motifs, as well as highly stylized, flowing curvilinear forms. Art Nouveau is an approach to design according to which artistsshould work on everything from architecture to furniture, making art part of everyday life. Although Art Nouveau fell out of favour with the arrival of 20th-century modernist styles, it is seen today as an important bridge between the historicism ofNeoclassicism and modernism.
    See also: Art Nouveau
    more info on styles

    Style specifics
    Art Nouveau - Although Art Nouveau took on distinctly localised tendencies as its geographic spread increase some general characteristics are indicative of the form. A description published in Pan magazine of Hermann Obrist's wall-hanging Cyclamen(1894) described it as "sudden violent curves generated by the crack of a whip", which became well known during the early spread of Art Nouveau.

    Subsequently, not only did the work itself become better known as The Whiplash, but the term "whiplash" is frequently applied to the characteristic curves employed by Art Nouveau artists. Such decorative "whiplash" motifs, formed by dynamic,undulating, and flowing lines in a syncopated rhythm, are found throughout the architecture, painting, sculpture, and other forms of Art Nouveau design.(from: Wikipedia)

    Period
    ca. 1900
    Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

    Material
    Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. (touchstone tested)
    more info on precious metals

    Extra information
    Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

    Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

    Diamonds
    One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.25ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/si
    16 rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

    All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
    All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

    Precious stones
    One salt water pearl

    Birthstones
    Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
    more info on birthstones

    Hallmarks
    Remains of the French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
    more info on hallmarks

    Dimensions
    lenght top of ring 1,59 cm (0,63 inch)
    see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

    Weight
    3,00 gram (1,93 dwt)

    Ring size Continental EU: 52 & 16½ , Size USA: 6 , Size UK: L

    Resizing
    Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
    more info on ring sizes

    Adin Reference Nº
    21285-0669

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  • About the artist

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    •“Style of ….” or “Follower of ….” In their opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil; may be contemporary or nearly contemporary

    •“Manner of ….” In their opinion a work in the style of the artist but of a later date

    •“After ….” In their opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist

    •“Signed…”, “Dated….” or “Inscribed” In their opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. The addition of a question mark indicates an element of doubt

    •"With signature ….”, “With date ….”, “With inscription….” or “Bears signature/date/inscription” in their opinion the signature/ date/ inscription has been added by someone other than the artist

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