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Art Nouveau Rings

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

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.

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Gemstone: Moonstone
Style: Art Nouveau
Mark Henry 5.31 Carat Moonstone Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A glimmering one-of-a-kind moonstone rests at the heart of this organic, free flowing design that features lustrous gold elegantly wrapping the contours of the pear shape center ston...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, 18k Gold

16.79 ct Moonstone Cocktail Ring With Diiamonds Made In 18k yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.844g,D:0.45ct, Moon:16.79ct, Size: US-7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Moonstone & Garnet Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring Sterling Silver Tagged Circa 1910 Fabulous, Art Nouveau statement ring. Set with a long, oval moonstone centre & a halo of gorgeous, faceted, natural garne...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rings

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Garnet, Moonstone, Silver

2ct Moonstone and Pink Ruby Platinum Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Sheridan, WY
Introducing our exquisite 2ct Moonstone and Pink Ruby Platinum Silver Cocktail Ring, a true statement piece for those special occasions. This ring features a captivating 2ct Moonsto...
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Mid-18th Century African Antique Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Ring 10 Denmark Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is the classic Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Sterling Silver Ring Number 10. The ring is in absolutely gorgeous conditi...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Platinum 53.66 Carat Cat's Eye Pink Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Genuine Cabochon Cat's Eye Pink Moonstone 53.66 Carats, Heart Shape Colombian Emerald 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Rings

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Georg Jensen Moonstone Ring 48 Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Scandinavian
Located in New York, NY
This is a Fabulous Double Moonstone Ring by Danish artist Georg Jensen. This striking piece is hand crafted in Sterling Silver centering 2 Beautiful oval cabochon Moonstones which re...
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14k Yellow Gold Sapphire And Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This is defiently the most unique ring you will ever own! Made of 14k gold and multiple cabochon cut sapphires and moonstones this is a big statement piece that will turn heads. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Adularia Yellow Gold Ring Natural
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Sri Lanka moonstone measurements - 5 х 5 х 7 in / 5 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 1.2 carats ring weight - 4.72 gr...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Moonstone Diamond Pear Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 2.80 Karats pear shaped Moonstone with shimmering iridescent icy blue hues and beautiful ribbons in the gem stone set with .30 Carats of White Diamonds in nouveau Victorian style s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Silver

Moonstone White Gold Ring Oval Cabochon Gem LGBTQ Engagement Art Nouveau Style
Located in Berlin, DE
14k white gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 3 х 4 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.59 carats ring size - 6.5...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Gold Ring with Moonstones Forest Fairy Seafoam Green Natural Gemstones
Located in Berlin, DE
14k white gold ring with natural Turquoise and Moonstones turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones origin - Sri-Lanka turquoise measurements - 0.12 х 0.63 х 0.71 in / 3 х 16 х 18 mm turquoise weight - 22.70 carat moonstones measurements - 0.079 х 0.12 х 0.2 in / 2 х 3 х 5 mm moonstones weight - 1 carat...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Rings

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Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone White Gold Ring Clear Adularia Natural Burmese Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14k gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone cabochon moonstone origin - Birma moonstone measurements - 0.31 х 0.59 х 0.59 in / 8 х 15 х 15 mm ring size - 7.5 US ring weight - 8.19 ...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone and Diamond Dragonfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible moonstone and diamond ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this fantastic and unusual piece has an artistic wirework setting which holds...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

IGI Certified 0.73 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 4.79 Carat Moon Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
IGI Certified 0.73 carat vivid purplish red ruby is set on top of an inverted 4.79 carat moon stone. This unique design is accented by 0.12 carat of ...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold

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