Art Nouveau Turquoise & Diamond Ring festoon necklaces they were made in the

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this is a top-tier example of its kind

Art Nouveau Turquoise & Diamond Ring festoon necklaces they were made in theDATE: 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