Antique Victorian Art Nouveau ring 14k gold moonstone diamonds lilies (7529)

Antique late Victorian Art Nouveau ring. 14k gold, moonstone, diamonds. Made circa 1900. English or American.   
 

Measurements:

Weight is 6.8 grams. Slightly under a US size 6. Bezel is approximately 1 inch long. 

Description :

Central feature is an oval, cabochon moonstone set in gold. Glowing, luminescent and shiny. On either side, set at diagonals, are small diamonds, set in flower-form collets. These are further attached to the shoulders of the ring in the form of 3 feathers that float alongside the bezel. Shoulders are sculpted lilies. They descend with foliage and stems in an openwork design. Realistic modelling to flowers and foliage with finely engraved veins and sculpted 3-dimentional details. These descend all the way down the sides of the shank and only the very underside of the shank (hoop) is a plain gold band. 

Marks and Metal:

No marks. Tested as 14k gold.
     

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.   

THE STORY:

The lily has been steeped in symbolism for centuries. It is a symbol of many romantic ideas, including purity and love. In addition for Christians, it is a symbol of the Virgin Mary - herself a symbol of so many of the same qualities. 
Beyond the symbolic meaning, lilies are beautiful flowers - often chosen as the centerpiece of floral arrangements and bouquets for a bride and at weddings. 
This ring features many characteristics of the Art Nouveau period: somewhat assymetrical, yet totally balanced, elongated elegance, love of moonstones, which also have deep mystical significance.