Art Nouveau Rings
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Wedding Bands
Art Nouveau rings developed from a movement between 1890 - 1915, during the Late Victorian Age, which emphasized natural designs and effects as a creative protest against the modern world of machines and industrialization. The Art Nouveau engagement ring and Art Nouveau wedding ring are highly prized today for their unique styles and superior workmanship.
   The Ella Ring The Rosemary Ring The Skylark Ring
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Brilliant Earth's Antique Ring Collection
Art Nouveau styles are defined by their flowing symmetry, circular swirls and loops, and very feminine designs which included flowers and water lilies; other popular designs were natural motifs using images of animals and insects particularly bees, butterflies, birds, and snakes.A return to nature was the main theme of this movement, and all of the lines and shapes of the rings are designed to reflect symmetry of nature. This is also the period of time when fired enamels made huge advances in popularity and streamlined processes; as a result, many rings from this age are noted for their brightly colored enamels and almost stained glass appearance which were formed from a jewelry technique known as plique รก jour. While gemstones such as agate, amber, amethyst, garnet, opals, and seed pearls were popular during the Art Nouveau era, diamonds were not often the central feature in the Art Nouveau engagement ring and Art Nouveau wedding ring; small diamonds were used as accents, but gemstones were usually the main focus of Art Nouveau rings. Rings of the Art Nouveau period were crafted using gold (most often 14 Karat gold) and sterling silver. When you are shopping for authentic Art Nouveau pieces, shop wisely; original Art Nouveau jewelry pieces are priced high and sometimes difficult to find. Never purchase Art Nouveau jewelry without a refund policy. With a refund policy you will have time to have an independent appraiser validate the piece. A refund policy will also protect you if you are not happy with the piece or - in the case of rings - if the ring does not fit and cannot be resized. A note of caution: Authentic Art Nouveau rings are also high in demand, and even during the height of the Art Nouveau period cheaper reproductions of original Art Nouveau pieces were created. Another reason why it is important to have the piece independently appraised and examined.
Keep in mind that Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by style (flowing lines and nature themes), the use of enamel which creates a stained glass effect, and metals which included 14k gold and sterling silver.
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