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Art Nouveau Mens Ring

Art Nouveau Revival Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The collet-mounted diamond to a hoop modelled as faun and the virgin emerging from foliage, diamond approx. 1.50ct. Size: 8 Weight: 13.05gr
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 7.85 Carats Rubellite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Men's Dragon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
texturous scales, tail, and smoke. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 1905. Ring size
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Art Nouveau Painted Cameo Ring Brilliant Colored Renaissance, circa 1900s
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
differed based on gender. For example, both men and women wore engagement rings, but while women wore
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1900 Nordic Unisex Men Ring solid 20K Gold Size Ø 8.25 US / 5 g
Located in SE
Antique Wedding Ring for Men or Women in solid 20K Yellow Gold. Engraved continuous wavy ornament
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

1907 Signet Unisex Ring Carnelian solid 23K Gold US11.5 /11.4 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring for Men or Women crafted in solid 23K Gold with dark Red plate of Carnelian stone 13 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
type,will look great on Men or Women if the size is right. This ring was made in Sweden ca. XIX - very
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold

1912 Austrian Empire Unisex Coin Ring 10 Gold Cronæ 23K/14K Gold Ø8.75US/5.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian Coin Ring for Men or Women featuring Austrian 10 Gold Cronæ 23K Gold coin framed
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Lady’s Lion Face Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Weighting 13.7 Gram Leo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Made in our shop, Santa Monica, Ca. Men's pinky or lady's ring Made in our shop, Santa Monica, Ca
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2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Certified Green and Pink Toumaline Twin Stones Ring with Moissanite in 14K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
, green, and pink colored moissanite, this custom-designed twin gemstones statement ring is simply unique
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold. Coiled body, head decorated with natural Ruby stone
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

AAA Colombian Emerald-Cushion & Diamond 5.0tcw Cluster Vintage Cocktail Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
the era of “Mad Men”, this ring is sure to be the talk of the evening. The ring features a vibrant
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Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Andersen 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Guilloche Snuff Box In .925 Sterling
By David Andersen
Located in Miami, FL
pill-box, created in Norway during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period at the workshop of David
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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fratelli Peruzzi 1920 Florence Art Nouveau Necklace Sterling Silver & Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau necklace designed by Fratelli Peruzzi. Beautiful antique necklace, created at the
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond

Diamond Scatter Signet Ring in 9 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This contemporary take on the classic signet ring is crafted from solid 9-carat yellow gold and features eight diamonds ranging in size and color from pale champagne to cognac and a ...
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2010s British Signet Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Vermeil Greek Medusa Cameo Earrings
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameo depicting the greek Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold, Vermeil, Rose Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Step Cut Diamond Bulgari Ring
By Bvlgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold single stone ring set with a step cut diamond and each side in de shank a triangle each set with with two trapezium cut diamonds (1.77 ct in total, F – Vvs), igned: ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

24.60 Carat Cabochon Emerald Art Deco Inspired One-of-a-kind Statement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Presenting this utterly breath-taking and substantial piece of jewelry, we proudly showcase a tremendous 24.60 Carat Cabochon Emerald. Sourced from the enchanting mines of Zambia, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Vermeil Women in Ancient Rome Cameo Earrings
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Finely detailed porcelain cameos depicting the profile of classical ancient Rome women. Opulent yet feminine these chandelier earrings can be comfortably worn for any occasion. Beaut...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier Earrings

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Vermeil, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Cameo Cherubs Earrings Stud
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand crafted porcelain cameo earrings mounted in 18k gold plated sterling silver. With a sweet look these stud earrings depict two little cherubs, one of the most classic...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

French Antique Stunning Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French Burmese ruby and diamond necklace c.1870, the necklace formed of twelve graduated cushion shaped clusters each centred with a Burmese unheated ruby in a gol...
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Antique 1870s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace. Exquisite pendant/brooch in 18 karat yellow gold textured chain necklace. Made of 18 karat yellow g...
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20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Heart garnet ring. 14k Gold Heart Eternity Ring with Heart Garnets!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold heart Eternity ring with heart natural garnets. January birthstone. Heart eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. Weight: 2.2 g. (depen...
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Ruby Gold Serpenti Necklace
By Bvlgari
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the seductive and alluring quintessence of the Bulgari Serpent, this resplendent piece sinuously curves around the neck, with scales comprised of 18k yellow and white gold,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Handcraft Cameo Coral 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Vermeil Greek Mask Cameo Earrings
By Cameo & Beyond
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand crafted porcelain cameo earrings mounted in 18k gold vermeil showcasing a pair of Greek masks in ancient greek theatre and enriched by two elegant baroque pearls. In...
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2010s Italian Hellenistic Drop Earrings

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Vermeil, 18k Gold

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

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Rose Gold

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Antique Victorian .50 C Center Diamonds Platinum 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning antique late Victorian c.1910 Men’s ring with floral Art Nouveau designs on the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Men's Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The matte yellow gold ring is decorated with interlaced stylized foliage in Art Nouveau taste
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Art Nouveau Men's Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A heavy 18K yellow gold ring with superbly carved floral designs in Art Nouveau taste set with
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Lapis Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The gold ring is decorated in Art Nouveau taste with a cast stylized foliage. It features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, 1910s 14K gold ring chased and engraved with stylized floral designs in Russian Modern
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Art Nouveau Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
during the Art Nouveau era (late 19th - early 20th century). Most ring designs were custom made and
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
prongs. The shoulders of the ring are carved with stylized floral designs in Art Nouveau taste. Width
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Art Nouveau Antique 2.83 Carat Diamond Chased Gold Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
engraved Art Nouveau floral designs. Marked with a later Russian gold control mark. Width 10 mm (3/8
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Boulder Opal Ring Gold Statement Art Nouveau Style Mens Ring St Valentine's Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural boulder opal 14k yellow gold ring opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 х
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2010s Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Diamond Ring 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
A yellow gold ring with engraved Art Nouveau style scrolls on a textured ground is centered with a
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Art Nouveau Light Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic all original 1895 Art Nouveau old European cut bezel set certified very light yellow
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The 14K rose gold ring with chased and engraved decoration in the Russian Modern style of the 1910s
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
the Art Nouveau style of the period. Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. The ring is centered
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold-Mounted Snail Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Modelled as a snail Size 10 1/2 Weight : 18,3gr
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 This highly unusual one-of-a-kind antique 14K gold ring is centered with a bright white
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Gold College for Men's Class Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
lovely vintage ring features simple lines and clean, undecorated shoulders in the center is
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Ring Ivy Oxidised Silver Gold Plated Mens Unisex Fine Jewelry Christmas Art
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This handcrafted natural Australian boulder opal ring displays incredible artistry and stunning
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2010s Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Men's Gold and Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The rectangular bloodstone plaque engraved with the family crest within a plain gold mount. Size : 10 1/2 Weight : 16,2gr.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Antique Russian Monogrammed Amethyst Gold Mens Ring c. 1908
Located in Chicago, IL
rose cut diamonds. The chased gold shank is designed as an Art Nouveau olive wreath. Height - 15
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Antique Diamond Solitaire Rose Gold Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Solitaire Gold Ring. The 14K rose gold men's ring is decorated
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Antique Mens 14k TT Gold 1.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Detailed Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique men's ring was crafted during the 1930's in solid 14k yellow gold with white gold
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Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Snow Ivy Opal Ring Magic Energy Stone Mens Jewelry Healing Gem St Valntines Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
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2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Black Opal, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Important Sapphire Ring GIA Certified Unheated English Arts & Crafts
Located in Southbury, CT
our souls and our hands. This astoundingly beautiful and rare Arts & Crafts period men's ring was
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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum

Fratelli Peruzzi 1920 Florence Art Nouveau Necklace Sterling Silver & Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau necklace designed by Fratelli Peruzzi. Beautiful antique necklace, created at the
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring
By Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin
Located in Chicago, IL
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Exceptional Art Nouveau Emerald 18 Karat Gold Green Man Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with stylized stitching in a highly rendered mounting Shoulders depict horned Green Men with scrolling
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Boulder Opal Ring 14 Carats Gold Art Nouveau Christmas gift Unisex jewelry Mens
Located in Berlin, DE
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2010s Russian Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sun Lit Profile of a Lady Art Nouveau Ring with Diamonds
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Snake Lily Pad Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Russian Solitaire Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Antique Men's 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Bezel Lapis Hand Engraved Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent antique men's ring that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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1914 Men Wedding Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 10.75 /2.9 g
Located in SE
Old Wedding Ring with continuous hand-engraved floral ornament of Horse Shoes and Clover Leaves on
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish Men’s Sterling Silver Signet Ring by Danish artist Georg Jensen. Hand crafted in Sterling
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Located in Southbury, CT
The Titanic sank in 1910. That same year, this men's ring was created in France. If you look at
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

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4 Carat Diamond Opening Mogul Ring in 22k Yellow Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
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Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Art Nouveau Lily Flowers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work, circa 1900s, Art Nouveau. Our opinion: Simple and refined
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Vintage Heavy Rose Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring UK Hallmarked
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This superb gents amethyst solitaire ring is full of quality and a substantial weight of 22.9 grams
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2010s British Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Bernard K Passman Platinum Diamond and Black Coral Two Finger Ring 8 Carat, 2012
Located in Middletown, DE
truly is a work of art and the center piece no matter where you wear it! This amazing ring is diamond
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2010s Caymanian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Art Nouveau Mens Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art nouveau mens ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau mens ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an art nouveau mens ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alexey Gabilo and Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin are consistently popular. Take a look at an art nouveau mens ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking an art nouveau mens ring, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Mens Ring?

On average, an art nouveau mens ring at 1stDibs sells for $9,500, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Nouveau Jewelry

Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.

Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.

The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.

Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.

This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.

In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.

Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.

Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bvlgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.