Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Carved Carnelian Dome Ring danglers Smooth and shiny black enamel

Smooth and shiny black enamel with white leaf motifs create a visually contrasting frame for a light brown plait of hair under glass

The griffin was a mythical figure

gutta percha was ideal for pouring into highly intricate molds and retaining very fine detail

with deep blue enamel being a favorite for jewelry

Antique Art Nouveau Silver & Carved Carnelian Dome Ring danglers Smooth and shiny black enamelThis gorgeous ring is an excellent example of jewelry of the Art Nouveau period (1890 1915), a movement that embraced long flowing lines and a lighter, more airy feeling than the heavy and somber Victorian styles. The importation of Asian art also influenced the trends, and nature was often the focus for the jewelry pieces. With a marked nod to Asian art, this stunning ring has been crafted in silver, with an incredible shank adorned with leaves and