Antique Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Ring Gold Diamonds natural Turquoise (5787)

Antique late Victorian Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau ring. Gold, turquoise and diamonds. Made circa 1890-1910.

Measurements: approximately 1 3/8 inches (33 mm) long. Weighs 7.7 grams. US ring size approximately 5-5 1/2. Can easily be re-sized.

Elongated oval ring. Natural turquoise. Turquoise is more green than blue with deeper tones and still in the brown matrix which can be seen on one edge. Set in a wonderful Arts and Crafts / Nouveau gold mount with overlapping foliage that partially conceals a Greek Key border. Diamonds in tall Colette settings on each of the cardinal points. Plain gold shank. This is classic Arts and Crafts in both the design and choice of materials. Artist jewelers of the late 19th century were more interested in design than expensive gemstones, although the use of diamonds as highlights shows a particularly luxurious example.

Marks: there are no hallmarks of any sort found. We acid tested the gold, which stays for 18k gold. We will guarantee at least 14k.

Condition: good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures for details and don't hesitate to ask questions.