Art Nouveau era 18K gold ivy leaves ring

Experience the exceptional craftmanship of the Art Nouveau era with this beautiful 18K gold ring, featuring one blue sapphire and one rich garnet, delicately encircled by ivy leaves in gold weave their way around the band, capturing the essence of nature's beauty.

The ivy motif, a beloved symbol of the Art Nouveau period, represents everlasting life, devotion, fidelity, and loyalty. This thoughtful choice makes the ring a meaningful token of love and commitment.

Art Nouveau jewelers were renowned for their original approach to naturalism, favoring asymmetrical designs characterized by whiplash curves and flowing lines. This ring is a superb example of their craft, with the jeweler expertly transforming the graceful movements of ivy into a wearable piece of art. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the beautiful relief work, which brings the ivy leaves to life on the small ring's surface. Not often we find a piece of jewelry like this one, so we feel truly grateful to be able to carry her until she finds her next caretaker.

As you adorn your finger with this exceptional ring, you wear not just a piece of jewelry, but a symbol of beauty and immortality. It is a true testament to the magic and romance of the Art Nouveau jewelry, when the natural world was celebrated and immortalized with sentiments and meanings.

Similar gold rings can be found in the book “Tadema Gallery London”.

The ring is resizable at buyer’s cost, please contact us before passing your order.

Measurements and Condition

In overall good antique condition with traces of use and oxidation on the gold. Slight scratches on the gemstones. A trace of resizing on the back of the shank.

One claw is missing on the garnet prong setting.

The sapphire and the garnet measure 4mm in diameter.

A partial hallmark of French eagle’s head for 18K gold on the shank of the ring.

Resizable with a current size of EU/FR 54 – US 6 ¾ – UK N ¼

Width at the largest: 8mm

Weight: 4.3g