Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filigree Etruscan Amethyst Pinky Ring Sz 3

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Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Gold Filigree Etruscan Amethyst Pinky Ring Sz 3:
$93.00

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The Piece
sale Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Age Circa:Art Nouveau C. 1890-1910
Markings:14k
Country of Origin:Unknown
Brand:Unknown
Gram Weight:1.6 Grams
Metal Type:14k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:$40.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material:--
Main Stone:Amethyst
Main Stone Measurements/Color: The Amethyst has a total caratweight of 1.31 carats. It features a beautiful deep purple hue throughout.
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:--
Stone Treatment:The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Cushion Cut
Ring Size:3
Sizable by your local jeweler:Yes
Item Measurements:The top of the ring measures just under .75\" wide including the shoulders of the ring by just over .25\" north to south.
Notable Features: This ring would have been made completely by hand during the Art Nouveau period. This beautiful ring features a period custom cushion cut and hand polished natural purple Amethyst. The Amethyst is a beautiful deep purple hue which reflect and shines when the light hits the cushion facets on the stone. The ring is made of solid 14k Yellow Gold and is heavy in gold value. It includes Etruscan styled beautiful hand crimped filigree patterns and granulated applied bead accents on the shoulders of the ring. Surrounding the center stone are applied gold arch patterns to better accentuate the stone and bring out the color. The overall beautiful of this handmade ring is truly elegant. It is best worn and made as a pinky ring due to the size and feminine design throughout the ring. This beautiful custom made masterpiece is truly a very rare piece of history. Please don\'t miss your chance to offer!
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
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The HistoryThis beautiful piece was made during a period called the Art Nouveau era! This time was also called \"La Belle Epoque\" in French, which translates to \"A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. The Art Nouveau period was famous for its flowing organic designs, flowing ladies, flowing floral designs, and regal designs. This period was in existence from 1890-1914.
Etruscan revival jewelry swept into popularity in the early 1800s with the Victorian era discovery of Etruscan tombs just outside of Rome in Italy. These archaeological digs unearthed beautiful golden jewelry that had been meticulously ornamented with tiny gold beads, featuring flowing geometric shapes, celestial motifs, and a plethora of sacred and Greco-Roman mythological figures. The techniques of repoussé, filigree, and granulation are all attributed to the Etruscans. Jewelers all over the world avidly began to attempt to replicate these ancient techniques, changing the way fine jewelry was made for many years.
Filigree metal working has been around for thousands of years, however it was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling until the final design emerges. It is considered one of the most difficult metal working processes.
Amethysts are a semi-precious variety of quartz that are valued for their varying shades of translucent purple hues. Throughout antiquity, amethysts were used in religious and royal jewelry, and were considered as valuable as rubies, emeralds, and even sapphires.All packages are sent via USPS First Class Insured Mail unless another shipping option is chosen by the buyer. Buy It Now items ship for free (domestically). Shipping on sale items is priced as follows:

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