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Art Nouveau Mens Ring

Antique Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cubic Zirconia Men's Signet Ring
Antique Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cubic Zirconia Men's Signet Ring

Antique Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cubic Zirconia Men's Signet Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold - Palladium setting at diamond Weight: 9.6 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 (Measured

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Silver Ring Ivy leaves Art Nouveau 1900 style patina mens gift art
Blue Sapphire Silver Ring Ivy leaves Art Nouveau 1900 style patina mens gift art

Blue Sapphire Silver Ring Ivy leaves Art Nouveau 1900 style patina mens gift art

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Black patinated silver ring in shape of Ivy leaves with round-cut natural blue Sapphires Sapphire

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2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver

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Art Nouveau Antique Russian Men's Diamond Ring
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Men's Diamond Ring

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
Art Nouveau Men's Diamond Gold Ring

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
Russian Art Nouveau Gold Lapis Men's Ring

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
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Men's Ring

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
Art Nouveau Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring

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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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Carved Men's Ring

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 Revival Diamond Men's Ring
Art Nouveau Revival Diamond Men's 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 Antique 2.83 Carat Diamond Chased Gold Men's Ring
Art Nouveau Antique 2.83 Carat Diamond Chased Gold Men's Ring

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
Boulder Opal Ring Gold Statement Art Nouveau Style Mens Ring St Valentine's Gift

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

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Men's Solid Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Gypsy Belcher Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Men's Solid Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Gypsy Belcher Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Men's Solid Yellow Gold Garnet Solitaire Gypsy Belcher Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.1 Grams Overall Width: 10.03mm (0.39") (top of the ring

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Diamond Ring 1920s
Men's Diamond Ring 1920s

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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Diamond

Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring
Antique Solitaire Diamond Men's Ring

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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Diamond

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring
Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold-Mounted Snail Men’s Ring
Gold-Mounted Snail Men’s Ring

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

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Men’s Ring
Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Men’s Ring

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

Opal Ring Ivy Oxidised Silver Gold Plated Mens Unisex Fine Jewelry Christmas Art
Opal Ring Ivy Oxidised Silver Gold Plated Mens Unisex Fine Jewelry Christmas Art

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

Materials

Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold College for Men's Class Ring

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

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Gold and Bloodstone Signet Ring
Men's Gold and Bloodstone Signet Ring

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

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Russian  Monogrammed Amethyst Gold Mens Ring c. 1908
Antique Russian  Monogrammed Amethyst Gold Mens Ring c. 1908

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 Mens 14k TT Gold 1.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Detailed Solitaire Ring
Antique Mens 14k TT Gold 1.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Detailed Solitaire Ring

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
Snow Ivy Opal Ring Magic Energy Stone Mens Jewelry Healing Gem St Valntines Gift

Snow Ivy Opal Ring Magic Energy Stone Mens Jewelry Healing Gem St Valntines Gift

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Sterling silver ring with natural Ivy Black Opal with white patina opal origin - Australia stone

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2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Opal, Black Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Sculptural Men’s Ring

By Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin

Located in Chicago, IL

Alexandra). The heavy 14K gold ring depicts two nude females with flowing hair in Art Nouveau taste

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau More Rings

Antique Art Nouveau Men's 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Red Glass Bezel Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Men's 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Red Glass Bezel Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Men's 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Red Glass Bezel Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

: 5.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, art nouveau. Shows some light wear. moderate wear

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Solitaire Diamond Gold Men's Ring
Antique Russian Solitaire Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Antique Russian Solitaire Diamond Gold Men's Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. This unique GREEN gold men's ring is designed to have a

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

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Diamond

1899 Men Signet Ring Blood-stone solid 18K Gold ØUS8.75 / 5.62gr
1899 Men Signet Ring Blood-stone solid 18K Gold ØUS8.75 / 5.62gr

1899 Men Signet Ring Blood-stone solid 18K Gold ØUS8.75 / 5.62gr

Located in SE

Antique Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set Blood - stone,color is dark Green

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Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Vintage Men Ring Ruby Red solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS 10.25/ 7.1gr
Vintage Men Ring Ruby Red solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS 10.25/ 7.1gr

Vintage Men Ring Ruby Red solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS 10.25/ 7.1gr

Located in SE

A Ring for Men with cast and engraved floral decorations on wide shoulders adorned with bezel set

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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Signet Rings

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Ruby, 14k Gold

1900 Nordic Unisex Men Ring solid 20K Gold Size Ø 8.25 US / 5 g
1900 Nordic Unisex Men Ring solid 20K Gold Size Ø 8.25 US / 5 g

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

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22k Gold

1914 Men Wedding Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 10.75 /2.9 g
1914 Men Wedding Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 10.75 /2.9 g

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Vintage Heavy Rose Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring UK Hallmarked
Mens Vintage Heavy Rose Gold Amethyst Solitaire Ring UK Hallmarked

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

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Oscar Heyman 1.72 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Gent's Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
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Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings

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Gold, Silver, Steel

Men's 14K White and Yellow Gold Two Tone Wide Ring, One Round Diamond 0.25 Cts
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Men's 14K White and Yellow Gold Two Tone Wide Ring, One Round Diamond 0.25 Cts

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This sweet signet is modelled in 9ct yellow gold.. The initials read 'RJB'. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1950. Ring Size: T 1/2 or 9 3/4 Face Dimensions: 13x10.5mm Weight: 4.1g

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Vintage 1950s British Signet Rings

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Gold

Natural Light Fancy Yellow Green Diamonds Mens Ring 18 Karat Big & Tall Grande
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Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring 14 Karat
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GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring 14 Karat

Located in New York, NY

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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$14,500

W 0.57 in L 7.5 in

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By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

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Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold 102.1 Gm Cuban link Bracelet Unisex
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Located in New York, NY

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Early 2000s Link Bracelets

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Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

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$54,931

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

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Located in London, GB

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Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
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By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 5.9 gr This precious ring of the 18th century ring is made of gold and has the central part – in the shape of a fou...

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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

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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 Bulgari 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.