Antique Art Nouveau Ring Bird Standing on Pearl 18k Gold French c1900 (6680)

Antique Art Nouveau ring. 18k gold, pearl - believe to be a natural pearl. Made in France circa 1895 - 1905.

 

Measurements: Weight is 5.8 grams. US size 3.75. Can be resized.

 

Description : A long-legged wading bird, believed to be a stork, with a long beak standing in the center of the oval bezel, with outstretched wings at a right-angle to the oval, openwork gold background. Standing on a pearl, most likely a natural pearl (but untested as such). Background is an openwork modelled depiction of swaying water foliage, scrolling outwards and drawing the eye in all directions. Wonderful depiction of a bird wading through the water. Beautifully made and wonderful design. Very classic Art Nouveau. A rare find and highly wearable.

 

Marks: Outside of shank with owl mark, indicating 18k gold. Marks inside shank are worn, but include the French hallmarks and digits 8c or similar.

 

Condition: Good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.