Provenance
Original to c.1900, this French made ruby ring is a rare example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship. A short-lived but widely loved movement, Art Nouveau celebrated nature, craftsmanship and the fluidity of the 'free' line, known as 'the whiplash'. All three of these elements are present here in this ring.
Set to centre with a natural ruby boasting a richly saturated crimson-red, oval-cut and secured by a rub-over setting. Surrounded by intricately carved gold-work design of tendrils which swirl around the central stone and cross over one-another. Further adorned with subtle granulation work and ridged striped detail. Bearing the French hallmarks for 18ct yellow gold on the exterior of the band.
The Natural Stones
- Ruby Weight: 0.66ct
- Ruby Size: Length 4.6mm; Width 4.6mm; Depth 4.3mm
The Band
- Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold.
The Ring Overall
- Front Head Dimensions: Length 9.3mm; Width 21.9mm
- Height of Setting: 4mm
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.
We will only carry out adjustments we are fully confident in and that preserve the structural integrity of the piece.
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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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Please note that some U.S. states may charge a small additional tax on delivery, typically between $40–$80.
