Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire and the "pages" are constructed

and the "pages" are constructed so that when opened

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

A good big size at 2 inches across

circa 1913

three rows of old cut diamonds surround a natural emerald cabochon

Art Nouveau Opal Solitaire Ring sapphire and the "pages" are constructedDATE: 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,