Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire tests as sterling silver

tests as sterling silver

and the "pages" are constructed so that when opened

They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts

It rests on an exquisite snake-link chain that tapers down towards the clasp

Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire tests as 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,