Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Many times when you look for Art Nouveau engagement rings, you find Art Deco instead. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are two styles that are often confused. Art Deco began in the mid 1920’s and has bold, dramatic geometric designs and less of the sweeping movement that is found in Art Nouveau engagement rings and followed the Art Nouveau period. Art Nouveau’s most popular time was the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. It reflects the feminine side with sweeping, elegant lines and contains all the elements for a beautiful engagement ring that says, “You’re the perfect woman”. If the bride-to-be loves antique replicas or actual antique rings with soft grace and artistry, the Art Nouveau style is perfect for her.
Art Nouveau means “new art” and the designs emphasize craftsmanship. The materials that makers of Art Nouveau engagement rings use are varied and sometimes unusual. The creators of the design use the material that makes the piece a masterpiece, regardless of the price. You find sapphires instead of diamonds in some rings because the cool blue beauty of the sapphire adds elegance that no diamond could purvey.
The basic forms for Art Nouveau come from nature. Flowers, dragonflies, bees and peacocks are a few of the elements incorporated into the designs. Nature and the feminine side of society receive emphasis in the Art Nouveau work. The lines are soft, curved and rounded. Rather than sit the diamond atop a rigid group of four prongs, many rings swirl the diamond in place with lines of artistry in gold. The jewelry speaks to the feminine and artistic side and is a showcase for the designer’s ability. Art Nouveau engagement rings are works by master craftsmen that create images and moods of a gentle nature. The romance of the design brings the true meaning to the engagement ring for the recipient and endures with a timeless beauty and quality workmanship.
The materials for Art Nouveau engagement rings sometimes create little surprises in unusual spots. Enameling may give a stained glass appearance to some of the design in the ring. The designer selects materials, stones and styles of cuts for aesthetic reasons. The filigree work on the gold, platinum or silver adds the final touches to these masterpieces.
Many of the designs are reminiscent of the gothic period and have influences of an Asian nature. Celtic symbols and the pottery of Persia provided additional inspiration to the artists of the Art Nouveau movement.
Whether the stone is a diamond set atop prongs and surrounded by swirls and flowers, a ruby or sapphire that sets off a floral design, or a unique cut diamond encased in leaves, flowers and swirls, the romantic mood evoked by the Art Nouveau engagement ring is always the first thing everyone notices. The design is intricate and ornate with a flow and movement created in this period.
Read more about other Antique Jewelry Periods
Edwardian Style Engagement Rings
Current Art Nouveau Engagement Rings on eBay:
ART NOUVEAU BAND DIAMOND VINTAGE ANTIQUE FILIGREE RING | US $275.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 18:58:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $275.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU GARNET 2 DIAMONDS 9KT.PLATINUM RING
 | US $299.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 17:22:39 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Art Nouveau Antique Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
 | US $2,699.00 End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 13:47:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,699.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Diamond Pearl Ring 5.5 US sz
 | US $249.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 13:35:04 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Diamond Pearl Ring 5.5 US sz
 | US $265.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 13:29:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $265.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring
 | US $285.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 13:29:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $285.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pinky Ring Sz 4+
 | US $265.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 13:29:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $265.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Sapphire Seed Pearl Ring 9.5 US
 | US $299.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 13:29:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $299.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
1904 GEORG JENSEN ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU RING # 1 DENMARK
 | US $4,000.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 4:36:52 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Antique Art Nouveau Sun Moon Earrings Ring Set Silver
 | US $299.99 End Date: Tuesday Oct-05-2010 20:57:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $299.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
