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18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880
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18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880

19th century
For Sale by AgAu Jewellery
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18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880. The ring is set with 3 rubies the central ruby is (0.05ct) with small (2 point) rubies above and below, with 6 small old cut diamonds set in white gold, the head of the ring tests as 18ct gold and the band tests as 9ct gold. The ring is super quality and a fantastic example of late Victorian jewellery. The head of the ring is a navette style 18ct gold and the band is 9ct gold and has been added later, the head of the ring was possibly a pendant that has been re-purposed as a ring. Nouveau period C.1880's-1900. The face of the ring measures 1.7cm length x 0.6cm wide and the ring weighs 2.1 grams. The ring is a size J. The ring is in excellent condition.

Metal: 18ct yellow gold ring head and 9ct band

Stone(s): 3 x rubies, 6 x diamond

Ring Measurements: Ring size. 17mm x 17mm

Hallmark: Unmarked but fully tested C.1880's-1900

Size: UK size J

Weight: 2.1g

Condition: The condition is excellent.

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Art Nouveau Ruby Ring to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09601537
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Whiplash curves in the openwork plaque: Art Nouveau design.
Rub-over settings hugging the rubies: work done before modern cast prongs.
Tiny rose-cut diamonds: irregular facets cut by hand.
Visible solder lines under the shoulders: conversion from an earlier piece.
Soft rounding to the outer gold rim: gentle smoothing from long wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
0.6cm (0.24")
Depth
2.1cm (0.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228791
Dealers Internal Reference
410226
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Description
18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880. The ring is set with 3 rubies the central ruby is (0.
“
05ct) with small (2 point) rubies above and below, with 6 small old cut diamonds set in white gold, the head of the ring tests as 18ct gold and the band tests as 9ct gold.
AgAu Jewellery

 The ring is super quality and a fantastic example of late Victorian jewellery. The head of the ring is a navette style 18ct gold and the band is 9ct gold and has been added later, the head of the ring was possibly a pendant that has been re-purposed as a ring. Nouveau period C.1880's-1900. The face of the ring measures 1.7cm length x 0.6cm wide and the ring weighs 2.1 grams. The ring is a size J. The ring is in excellent condition.

fig 1. An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds.
fig 1. 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880

Metal: 18ct yellow gold ring head and 9ct band

Stone(s): 3 x rubies, 6 x diamond

Ring Measurements: Ring size. 17mm x 17mm

Hallmark: Unmarked but fully tested C.1880's-1900

Size: UK size J

Weight: 2.1g

Condition: The condition is excellent.

Date of Manufacture

AgAu Jewellery has dated this Art Nouveau Ruby Ring to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09601537
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Whiplash curves in the openwork plaque: Art Nouveau design.
Rub-over settings hugging the rubies: work done before modern cast prongs.
Tiny rose-cut diamonds: irregular facets cut by hand.
Visible solder lines under the shoulders: conversion from an earlier piece.
Soft rounding to the outer gold rim: gentle smoothing from long wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
0.6cm (0.24")
Depth
2.1cm (0.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228791
Dealers Internal Ref
410226
AgAu Jewellery
AgAu Jewellery
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

To pay with a credit/debit/amex card, applepay & layaways shop online www.agauewellery.com or telephone orders 01617061316 / 07356262506.

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Archive I An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds.

18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880

Archive II An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View II
Archive III An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View III
Archive IV An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View IV
Archive V An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View V
Archive VI An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View VI
Archive VII An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View VII
Archive VIII An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View VIII
Archive IX An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View IX
Archive X An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View X
Archive XI An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View XI
Archive XII An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds. View XII
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An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds.
18ct Gold Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Navette Style Ring with 9ct Gold Band C.1880
Ref: SA1228791
An 18ct gold Art Nouveau navette ring featuring three round rubies set within an openwork marquise-shaped mount detailed with diamonds.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialGold, Ruby, Diamond
  • ColourGold, Red
  • MotifsNavette bezel, Openwork design, Bezel-set rubies, Curved metalwork
  • SizeH 1.7 cm (1 in) x W 0.6 cm (0 in) x D 2.1 cm (1 in)

This late Victorian period ring belongs to the Art Nouveau style and dates from around 1880. The piece is formed from an 18ct yellow gold head and a 9ct gold band, displaying a golden body colour alongside vibrant red stones. Three bezel-set rubies form a vertical line down the centre, accompanied by six old cut diamonds set within white metal curves, creating an openwork marquise-shaped navette mount with decorative sweeping metalwork and a smooth polished finish. The face of the ring measures 1.7 cm in length and 0.6 cm in width, with a total weight of 2.1 grams and a UK size J fit. Items of this scale are worn as personal adornment, adding a touch of period character to everyday outfits or special occasions when styled on the hand. The ring is suitable for collectors of antique jewellery who appreciate repurposed historic items, integrating easily into a contemporary jewellery collection as a statement finger piece.

FAQs

Navette rings feature an elongated oval shape with pointed ends that follow the vertical length of the finger. Emerging in the late 19th century, Art Nouveau variations integrated fluid, nature-inspired curves and symmetrical openwork motifs into this classic silhouette.

Jewellers during this period primarily used 18ct yellow gold, rose gold, or silver-topped gold settings. Central feature stones often included rubies, sapphires, or emeralds, flanked by accent rose-cut diamonds set into pierced openwork metalwork.

Authentic pieces from circa 1880 to 1910 display hand-finished millegrain details, period-correct hallmarks, and characteristic hand-cut gemstones. The metalwork often shows subtle age-related oxidisation and gentle surface wear rather than modern cast precision.

The vertical shape of a navette ring creates a striking focal point when worn alone on the index or middle finger. It pairs effectively with minimalistic modern gold bands or simple contemporary attire to highlight the detailed historic craft.

Clean gently using lukewarm water, a mild chemical-free soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from behind the stone settings. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store the item separately in a lined box to protect soft metals and natural gemstones.
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