Art Nouveau-style Ring With Lapis Lazuli And Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel On Yellow Gold

This 75O/°° yellow gold ring (18 KT, eagle-head hallmark) captivates with its elaborate design featuring the soft lines and scrollwork characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. The curves unfold elegantly in an asymmetrical composition where the motifs seem to blossom naturally around an oval lapis lazuli cabochon.

Its design is created using the cloisonné enamel technique, with fine gold partitions forming a network of compartments filled with enamels in shades of deep blue, green, and amber brown. The spaces deliberately left unglazed reveal the brilliance of the polished gold background, creating a subtle interplay of contrasts between the richness of the colors and the luminosity of the precious metal.

The lapis lazuli, with its intense, velvety blue, serves as the focal point of the composition. Its combination with polychrome enamels and yellow gold creates a warm and refined palette, particularly evocative of the decorative trends that marked the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The piece evokes the world of Art Nouveau through its organic lines, its use of colorful materials, and the prominence given to decoration. The use of lapis lazuli also subtly recalls certain influences of Egyptomania that shaped the decorative arts of this period, without, however, drawing explicitly on Egyptian iconography.

Its generously sized band makes a striking statement on the finger, while the slightly raised decoration, the polished gold surfaces, and the enamels create a play of light and color that shifts with the movements of the hand. This multi-layered design gives the piece true visual depth and highlights the finesse of its craftsmanship.

Original and refined, this ring will appeal to lovers of distinctive jewelry, where artistic expression and the quality of craftsmanship are just as important as the materials used. A particularly elegant decorative creation that makes a striking statement on the finger.

Gross weight: 6.10 g

Ring size: 55  - Resizing, if needed, can be assessed by our workshop (current diameter 1.75 cm / US size 7.5)

Condition: very good condition, imperceptible micro-scratches on the metal, enamel in very good condition, no chips.

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Our reference: ES6515