Art Nouveau Turquoise & Diamond Ring aquamarine although the workmaster’s mark is

although the workmaster’s mark is unclear

given the slightly crude nature of the craftsmanship

including the three classical orders

some of the grooves appear to contort into S shapes - a clever trick of the eye

It's crafted in 9 karat yellow gold and dates from the 1820s

Art Nouveau Turquoise & Diamond Ring aquamarine although the workmaster’s mark isDATE: Art Nouveau, c. 1900 A gorgeous, and somewhat unusual, antique ring dating from the Art Nouveau period circa 1900. It's set with diamond leaves from one shoulder, and a turquoise cabochon snaking around and under it to sit north south down the finger. Crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum. STONES Turquoise & Rose Cut Diamond MEASUREMENTS Head: 1. 9cm north south Width of band: 1. 0mm WEIGHT 2. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold and