Art Nouveau is an ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of a long, sinuous, organic line and was employed most often in architecture, interior design, jewelry, and glass design. It was a deliberate attempt to create a new style, free of the style that dominated much of 19th-century art and design. Even today it projects a sense of new beginnings and new freedom in style and fashion.
Converted from on in a pair of cufflinks, this lovely Art Nouveau ring depicts a beautiful woman in profile with a full-blown poppy in her flowing hair, a motif indicative of the styles of the time. We have paired it with a simple vintage Lohengrin wedding band. The Lohengrin Jewelry Company, founded in 1871, was based in New York. They specialized in high quality gold wedding bands. Beautifully and poetically crafted, this is one muse you'll love to have in your collection!
Details (approximate):
Size: 8
Dimensions: Ring top is 3/4"
Weight: 3.3 grams
Metal: 14K yellow gold (vintage wedding band); 10K yellow gold (original element)
Marks: band is marked 14K-Lohengrin
Condition: Excellent converted Antique & Vintage condition commensurate with age and wear