{"product_id":"art-nouveau-french-gold-ring-with-natural-pearl-and-rose-cut-diamonds-c-1895","title":"Antique French Pearl Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA poetic and beautifully crafted antique French mid-19th century ring, from the Napoléon-III period, circa 1850. Executed in rich 18K gold, this ring evokes the naturalistic ideals of the period, with a sculptural design that frames a whole natural pearl as though nestled in a woodland nest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe off-round natural pearl (measuring approximately 7×7×5mm) is not split or hemispherical, as is typical in most period ring settings, but left whole and set high within a circular bezel of finely modelled branches, typical of mid-19th century French jewellery. Each branch terminates in a tiny rose-cut diamond, creating a delicate crown-like setting that secures the pearl with both elegance and ingenuity. The shoulders and hoop are textured in imitation of twisted wood, giving the ring an organic, sculptural character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring bears a French 18K control mark and possibly further marks, though these are very small and partly obscured.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is a UK ring size P \/ US size 7.75, and weighs 3.61 grams in total.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn excellent antique condition with no damage or replacements. A rare survivor in original form, this piece captures the mid-19th century French fascination with replicating the texture of branches in jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48731384348980,"sku":"1017810105","price":37569.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5252_2116777.jpg?v=1753369817","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/art-nouveau-french-gold-ring-with-natural-pearl-and-rose-cut-diamonds-c-1895","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}