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Art Nouveau French Enamel Lady Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted art nouveau ring made out of enamel and one round diamond weighing
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Enamel

Art Nouveau Amethyst Ring with Enamel & Diamonds
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau Amethyst Ring with Enamel & Diamonds Art Nouveau jewelry is instantly recognizable by
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Double Pearl Diamond and Enamel ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This art nouveau ring is pretty special as it has two beautiful pearls in an enamel tulip setting
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 The 18K gold ring is set with a sparkling old European cut diamond (approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Masriera Art Nouveau Revival Ring Gold Enamel Gemstones
By Masriera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Masriera Art Nouveau style ring, made of 18k gold, featuring emerald, diamonds, and
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Early 2000s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Nature on the Spot This marvelous Art Nouveau period ring is 1905 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Bacchus Ring Gold Pate de Verre Enamel France French
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare French Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Ring with an image of the God Bacchus
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Ring Size 6
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Ring is a magnificent and evocative piece
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Serpent Ring with Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Lisboa, PT
Diamonds and enamel serpent gold ring 19.2kt – 800‰ serpent-shaped yellow gold ring with green
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Masriera Art Nouveau Enameled Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with VS Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled ring designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain by
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1.75 Carat Zircon Plique a Jour Enamel Art Nouveau Ring Magnificent Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique enamel ring with a stunning round faceted Zircon in the center
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Enamel Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has also Enamel. This Ring has a 8.00 Carats Cabochon
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, E...

Masriera 18K Enamel Snake Ring
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Enamel Snake ring is very special. Masriera is known for there Enamel and Plique a
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

GEORGES LE TURCQ Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Gold Plique-À-Jour Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
Dessinateur et Fabricant, époque Art Nouveau Ring size: UK: L US: 5 3/4 EU: 50 7/8
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Green Enamel & Round Brilliant Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Young Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
like color of enamel set on the band side. Enamel in jewelry and decorative work goes by a few names
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century Ruby Diamond And Enamel Ring, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring with round ruby, within a rose-cut diamond border on celestial enamel, mounted in silver
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Maria Schell's blue Enamel Snake Ring in 18 K yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K yellow Gold Ring with blue Enamel and Snake motif that belonged to world famous actress Maria
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pave Diamond Enamel Ring Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.24g,D:1.73ct,SI:6.4g Enam:0.18g, Size: 25X17X31MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Masriera 18kt Yellow Gold Dragonfly Ring 20.66ct Blue Topaz, Enamel & Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
ring centers an oval blue topaz weighing 20.66 carats. The intricate setting is enameled in detail with
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2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rare Edouard de Martilly Paris Sapphire and Enamel Lotus Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created during the Art Nouveau period in Paris, this sapphire and enamel ring is mounted in 18K
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Faberge 18KT Gold Diamond 0.15Ct. & Blue Enamel Band Ring #67/1000, Certificate
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modern 18 karat white gold, diamond and blue enamel ring was created by Victor Mayer
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Peach Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.20 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds. This Ring has also Enamel
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.5 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond And Enamel Blue Mamba Designer 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An intricate ring hand made in Hong Kong consisting of 2.5 carat of natural fancy color diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Solid White Gold Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Diamond Enamel Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.38 carats. The gorgeous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 14k Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Pearl Halo Enamel Floral Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.97 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size
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20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Faberge 18KT White Gold Diamond 0.66 Carat & Blue Enamel Ring, with Certificate
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This modern Faberge 18 karat white gold cushion shaped ring centers a bezel set round brilliant
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Diamonds and Enamel became very popular in Europe. Usually high - quality Diamond Rings with Enameled
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Ring has a 6.00 Carats Cabochon Cut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Ring is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Yellow ...

Zorab Creation-Arabian Pillow A 7.80-Carat Spessartite and Diamond Enamel Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A 7.80-carat Spessartite Garnet on a pillow of yellow enamel encased in 0.41-carat Diamond-paved
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2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium, Enamel

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, blue and red glass enamels. The ring is mounted in millegrain settings with twenty earth mined natural
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

Modern Faberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Ring with Diamond Row
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Modern Faberge by Victor Meyer, 18 karat yellow gold ring has two rows of blue guilloche enamel
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Sapphire Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.58g,D:1.33ct,SI:10.33g SAPP:0.65ct, Size: 27X17X36MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Pave Diamond Enamel Ring With Ruby Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.8g,D:0.8ct,SI:5.36g RUBY:1.53ct,Enam:0.2g, Size: 25X17X37MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rosecut Diamonds Cocktail Ring With Blue Enamel Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.736g,D:7.12ct,SI:3.530g, Size: US-6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rosecut Diamonds Cocktail Ring With Blue Enamel Made In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:14.340g,D:7.58ct, Size: US-6.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 5 Stone 3 Carat Ultra Fine Old Mine Cut Diamonds 18k Gold Enamel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5 Stone 3 Carat Ultra Fine Old Mine Cut Diamonds 18k Gold Enamel Ring Description: Just
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Ring Enamel Round Opalescent Purple 18k White Gold 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Merian Collection Opalescent Purple Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds About
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2010s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Statement Enamel Ring, Size 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Orange Coral Cabochon Statement Enamel Ring, Size 4, Gold Tone Very
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Masriera Diamond Pliqué-a-Jour Enamel 18k Yellow Gold
By Masriera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Nouveau style Pliqué à jour enamel diamond ring is an original by Spanish artist and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Large Double Starfish Navy Dots Statement Ring, US 7
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Large Double Starfish Navy Dots Statement Ring, US 7, Gold Tone Very
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Toth, 14k Rose Gold, Owl Ring
Located in Halaskargazi, TR
The owl ring, a mesmerizing accessory that captivates the hearts of those who behold it.The body of
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Ro...

Raised Triple Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Ring with Ceramic Inlay Pattern
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.26g, Diamond:0.78ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Ceramic Inlaid on Gold Pattern in an Architectural Ring with VS Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.48g, Diamond:0.62ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Pink & White Ceramic Inlay Ring with Vs Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.55g, Diamond:0.41ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Power Drum Inside a Open Book Design Ring with Rose Gold, Ceramic and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.38g, Diamond:0.9ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Green Enamel Cast Iron Trinket Ring Tray by Pemco
By Pemco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Nouveau ring/candy dish by Pemco, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era with its
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Enamel Ring by Marsiera
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel ring by Marsiera, depicting a finely engraved gold frog in front of a multi
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

"Original Reproduction" Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This masterpiece ring was designed and created by Nouveau 1910 and is crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Bee Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has Black Enamel. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA: 16 - Size USA: 8
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Very fine André Rambour Art Nouveau enamel diamond gold ring
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A very fine Art Nouveau gold, diamond and plique-à-jour enamel ring by André Rambour, depicting
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Frog Green Enamel White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring has Green Enamel. The frog's legs move. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA: 14.5
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel 0.30 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Round Cut Sapphire. This Ring has Blue Dark Enamel. This Ring is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cricket Green Enamel White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
White Diamonds. This Ring has Green Enamel. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau. Size ITA: 14 - Size
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Sapphire White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold White Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has 0.46 Carats of Sapphire. This Ring has Enamel. This Ring is inspired by Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel 1.91 Carat Sapphire White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
White Diamonds. This Ring has 1.91 Carats of Cabochon Cut Sapphire. This Ring has White Enamel. This
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver...

Art Nouveau Enamel 0.35 Carat Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds. This Ring has 0.35 Carats of Ruby. This Ring has Dark Blue Enamel. This Ring is inspired by Art
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau 85 Carat Orange Coral Cabochon and Blue Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
orange coral stone accented by a deep-blue enamel and silver setting. This handmade ring is a crazy cool
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Masriera Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Ring
By Masriera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Contemporary Art Nouveau style 18kt. yellow gold ring made by Masriera of Spain in a frog and
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2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid Century Vintage 1940s Turquoise Enamel Filigree Adjustable Floral Gift Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage turquoise ring is crafted with 925 sterling silver and features a finely polished
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Nouveau Ring Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the nouveau ring enamel you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, enamel and 18k gold. You can easily find a 764 antique edition and 113 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect nouveau ring enamel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing nouveau ring enamel — no matter the origin — is easy, but Masriera, Luigi Ferrara and Mattioli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A nouveau ring enamel can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 341, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a nouveau ring enamel, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Nouveau Ring Enamel?

The price for a nouveau ring enamel starts at $125 and tops out at $58,256 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,253.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Nouveau Ring Enamel
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An enamel ring is a piece of jewelry in which the metal has been coated with enamel. Enamel is the fusion of powdered glass to metal, and artists like enameling because it allows them to add an illustrative quality to their work. Enamel is fused to metals using very high temperatures. Check out the various enamel rings from different artists and from the 18th to 21st centuries on 1stDibs.