Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring rings modelled in Sterling Silver

modelled in Sterling Silver

They're modelled in 15 karat gold and set with turquoise cabochons

Modelled in 9 karat gold and dating from circa 1890

The principal stone is a 11

Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring rings modelled in Sterling SilverDATE: 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,