Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire three rows of old cut

three rows of old cut diamonds surround a natural emerald cabochon

with a teardrop drop dangling in the middle

tests as sterling silver

circa 1913

Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire three rows of old cutDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1900 This ring, for me, showcases the best of the Art Nouveau movement in jewellery. Railing against the florid, often ostentatious nature of Victorian jewellery designs, it's sleek and simple, although by no means minimalist. The opal is an exaggerated navette (boat shaped) cabochon, set diagonally across the head and flanked by sweeping textured split shoulders. The feel is very much organic, the shoulders reminiscent of hair,