Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 18k Gold English Ruby Rose Diamond Band Ring Sz 7

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Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 18k Gold English Ruby Rose Diamond Band Ring Sz 7:
$153.50

We have pink sapphire pieces, which would pair nicely with this ring, up for sale this week. To view each item in a separate listing, click on the picture links below.
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The Piece
sale Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Age Circa:Art Nouveau C. 1913
Markings:Unidentified maker\'s mark of E. & W., Gold passant, 18, Birmingham assay, 1913 date letter
Country of Origin:United Kingdom.This piece was purchased from an English estate and brought to the United States for your offerding pleasure.
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight:2.6 Grams
Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold
Metal Melt Value:$80.00 (Value All-Inclusive Weight)
Material: --
Main Stone:Ruby
Main Stone Measurements/Color:0.17 Carats, Semi-translucent medium reddish-pink hue
Accent Stone: Diamond
Accent Stone Measurements/Color: 0.02 Carats, Appear eye clean and sparkly
Stone Treatment:The stones appear to be untreated, but we are not certified Gemologists and cannot be sure.
Stone Cuts:Old European Cut Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond
Ring Size: 7
Sizable by your local jeweler:Yes
Item Measurements:The face of the ring measures 0.3\" in length by 0.68\" in width, including the shoulders. The band measures 4.6 mm in width and tapers to 2.8 mm.
Notable Features:This ring was handmade during the Art Nouveau era. The ring features a simple design accented with Old European cut rubies and rose cut diamonds set in a subtle geometric style pattern. The rubies are mounted in open back prong settings and have gorgeous semi-translucent medium reddish-pink hues. The diamonds are mounted in open back prong settings and are eye clean and sparkly. The rose cut facets on the diamonds catch the light and add a lovely glimmer to this piece. The vivid pink rubies and sparkly diamonds create a striking contrast with the bright 18k yellow gold band. The shoulders of the ring have scrolled filigree style accents along with grooved details. This petite ring has a smoothly polished band, allowing for a comfortable fit when worn. Don\'t miss your chance to continue the story of this lovely piece of Art Nouveau history!
Damage: Age appropriate wear.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, 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. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over production of many products, including some jewelry.
Filigree metalworking is a delicate form of art and has been found as early as 3,000 BC in Mesopotamia. It was perfected by the Phoenicians and Etruscan civilizations between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC. It involves stamping out a design in metal and hand bending and twirling threads, combined with tiny beads, until a final motif emerges. It is reminiscent of lace and considered one of the most difficult metalworking processes. Filigree is still a very popular technique in India and Asia.
Diamond is derived from the Greek word, “adamas”, which means “unbreakable.” Diamonds are extremely rare, with the earliest diamonds being discovered in India around the 4th century BC and being traded along the Silk Road; the trade route between India and China. During the latter half of the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa. Diamonds are renowned for their strength and brilliance of color and ability to reflect and disperse light. This is what gives them such a brilliant sparkle. Colors range in blue, yellow, brown, green, purple, pink, orange, and red; the less color a diamond has, the higher its grade is. Diamonds range from 1 billion to 3.5 billion years old, and because of their age and qualities, have become the symbol for love across many cultures.
Rose cut diamonds have been made for hundreds of years. They date back to the 1500s but really gained popularity during the 1700s and were used until about 1840 when they were replaced with the Mine cut diamond. Rose cut diamonds are unique in the way that they are one of the last types of stones to feature hand cleaved facets on the stone. These stones are meant to look rough as a stone cutter would hand cleave the facets by cutting the diamond with another diamond. They are highly prized and sought after in today\'s market due to their rarity as most of these stones were lost or re-cut into more modern cuts.
Rubies are one of the four precious gemstones and are prized for their pink to blood red colors. The most valued hue of ruby is called blood-red, or pigeon blood, for the bright, rich hue it exhibits. The color of a ruby comes from the element chromium. Rubies have adorned royal and religious jewelry for centuries and were especially esteemed in Asian countries like China and India, where they were thought to bring good fortune. Rubies are graded by color, clarity, cut, and carat. Rubies are often also evaluated on the basis of their geographic origin. 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 are priced below. We do not undervalue packages for international customers as it is illegal. Please take this into consideration before placing your offer.

Gold: $8.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free
Silver: $4.00 + $1.00 per additional gold item & silver items combine for free

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