Vintage, 1960s French Art Nouveau style diamond cross-over ring
Current band size: UK: H½ / US: 4.25 /
Single complimentary re-size available. This ring can be sized up or down.
To find out more about the gemstones in this ring:
Provenance
This ring was made in 1960s France but in the style of Art Nouveau - a movement that swept across Europe at the turn of the 20th century. The movement was short lived, however the jewels that were created during this period are remembered as some of the most beautiful ever made.
This Art Nouveau style ring takes the form of a sinuous cross-over ring that wraps around the finger like the delicate stem of a vine. Nature was one of the key sources of inspiration for jewellers of the Art Nouveau and expressing it in its truest form was at the heart of their ethos. Asymmetrical yet balanced compositions such as this one were popular and fluid, sinuous lines known as "the whiplash" were an essential feature of Art Nouveau jewels.
This ring is set with transitional-cut diamonds, which were the last of the hand-facetted diamonds. They emerged in the late 1930s and remained popular until laser-cut round brilliants became the de facto diamond cut. The larger diamond is claw-set and from it a sinuous line tapers and flows into the 18ct yellow gold band, set with diamonds grain-set with polished edge borders. Adorned further with several stylised leaf motifs. As the yellow gold band wraps around the finger it terminates with a diamond-set scroll.
This is such an elegant and delicate design that is unmistakably Art Nouveau!
The Natural Stones
- Principal diamond weight: 025ct
- Principal diamond size: Length 4.6mm; Width 4.1mm; Depth 2.2mm
- Total diamond weight: 1.25ct; Transitional-cut diamonds.
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold and platinum.
- Hallmarks: Marked on the exterior of the band with French eagle's head and dog's head to indicate 18ct yellow gold and platinum.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 23.3mm; Width 18mm
- Height of Setting: 3.5mm
General Wear & Condition
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Excellent: all stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.
Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
Simply select your desired size at checkout and include any special requests - we will always do our utmost to accommodate.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to our re-sizing timeframe guide, so you know when to expect delivery. Once your ring has been dispatched, we will send a separate email with full tracking details.
A small number of rings cannot be resized due to their material or design; this will always be clearly noted in the product description.
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- UK Orders: Shipped via DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery the working day after payment clears. Please allow 1–2 business days for delivery.
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For all orders shipped to the U.S., we cover international tariffs and duties, so you won’t need to worry about them - they are included in the price on the website.
If you wish to return a ring, we offer a full refund minus the cost of these tariffs: 10% for antique rings (over 100 years old) and 15.5% for other pieces.
Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
