Art Nouveau Cushion Amethyst Ring on Yellow Gold

A 750/°° (18 KT, owl hallmark) yellow gold ring set with a cushion-cut amethyst of deep, luminous purple.

The setting reveals a typical example of Art Nouveau, a major artistic movement developed between 1890 and 1910 as a reaction against classical and academic forms. Inspired by nature, this movement favored sinuous lines, asymmetrical compositions, and organic ornamentation directly borrowed from the plant world.

Here, the decoration is fully expressed: the supple curves of the setting evoke stems in motion, while the stylized corolla motifs and radiating elements recall blossoming flowers. This pursuit of fluidity and dynamism, characteristic of Art Nouveau, gives the piece an impression of life and natural growth, as if the metal were embracing and bringing forth the stone.

The finely openwork setting contributes to this airy aesthetic, allowing light to circulate around the amethyst and accentuating its brilliance. The integration of the prongs into the design reinforces the visual unity characteristic of creations from this period, where structure and ornament are one.

This type of creation follows in the tradition of the great jewelry centers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where the aim was to make jewelry a work of art in its own right, beyond its mere ornamental function. The ring, of refined craftsmanship, bears a maker's mark and an inventory number from the workshop that created it, indicating a high level of craftsmanship.

A distinctive piece, representative of a taste for nature, movement, and formal poetry, ideal for lovers of antique jewelry or creations inspired by the 1900s aesthetic.

Estimated amethyst weight: approximately 5.50 ct
Amethyst dimensions: 1.18 cm square, 1.32 cm diagonal
Gross weight: 9.60 g
Ring size: 57 1/2 - can be resized by our workshop; resizing is free (current diameter 1.82 cm / US size 8-8.5)

Condition: Imperceptible micro-scratches on the band, characteristic inclusions and natural areas in the amethyst, visible in the photos but imperceptible when worn.

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Our reference: HS27028

Ref: 35GP7K85LD