{"title":"Edwardian \u0026 Art Nouveau","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Nouveau period ranged from 1890-1914\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdwardian era ranged from 1901-1914\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-goddess-art-noveau-antique-ruby-diamond-woman-s-head-ring-10k-yellow-gold","title":"The Goddess ~ Art Noveau Ruby \u0026 Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet The Goddess: She’s an antique 10 karat gold ring—solid and heavy—dating to the early 1900s and crafted in the Art Nouveau style. Resembling a goddess from antiquity, upon her head rests a ruby, with diamonds cascading down her hair. No markings, but I had my jeweler test it and it came back as 10 karat gold, and its age has given it a lovely patina that gives it an even deeper buttery tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize US 5 1\/4 or UK size K. Great condition, no major dents or nicks, and stones are secure. Only light surface scratches that are commensurate with age and typical of antique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858230694123,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/EF33E7A0-9AA2-451B-BD76-0FF85DADFD61.jpg?v=1773382992"},{"product_id":"the-marjorie-antique-early-mid-20th-century-9-carat-gold-inscribed-engraved-romantic-buckle-ring","title":"The Marjorie ~ Gents’ Early-Mid 20th Century Gold Inscribed Romantic Buckle Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet The Marjorie: The Marjorie is the kind of treasure you may find in your grandmother's attic, tucked away among pressed flowers, old journals, and handwritten love letters. You might find her in a small jewelry box, kept safe among the things from her youth; the things that remind you how young she once was. You can no longer ask her for every single story behind each of these sentimental things, but sometimes, being able to hold onto something you know meant a lot to her, like The Marjorie, is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marjorie is a lovely, sentimental romantic ring, of English origin, dating to sometime around the early to mid 20th century. It has full hallmarks, the first half of it reading “P \u0026amp; SJ \/ 375 \/ 375\/\" to indicate the maker's mark, and marks to indicate the gold purity required by both British and international standards. Following it is a lion symbol indicating it was made in London (there is no date letter, so unfortunately I can’t give the ring an exact year). Made of 9 carat gold, this piece has a beautiful inscription engraved on the inside that reads “Love you”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures as a U.S. size 12.5, so it may have been a men’s ring, or a glove ring. Either way, it was clearly a deeply beloved and sentimental piece. Perhaps you can add to its legacy of love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent antique condition, with no cracks or major scratches. However, please note that this is still an antique\/vintage piece. As such, it is a pre-owned piece and is not in mint condition. Antique pieces almost always have hints of patina, surface wear, small nicks, and other signs commensurate with its age. Please keep this in mind before deciding if a piece is right for you. I have done my best to document all the details of the piece both in writing and photographs to help you make your decision. Box shown is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow me on Instagram @oldcuriosityjewels to see my latest antique finds!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858230923499,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/13957030-il_fullxfull.7124046480_k5jm.jpg?v=1770798666"},{"product_id":"edwardian-18k-gold-sapphire-pearl-checkerboard-ring","title":"The Checkmate ~ Edwardian 18k Gold Sapphire \u0026 Pearl Checkerboard Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a lovely panel or checkerboard-style ring from the Edwardian era, made up of a very warm yellow 18 carat gold (unmarked but tested). Securely set in place are delicate seed pearls, along with the most vibrant cornflower-blue sapphires. This one is another ring that was a personal collection piece that I am begrudgingly giving up. I love this ring dearly, I just don’t wear it nearly as much as it deserves to be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46972454994155,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/il_fullxfull.7501964503_14kj.jpg?v=1775255431"},{"product_id":"edwardian-9k-rose-gold-sapphire-diamond-bangle","title":"The Belt of Orion ~ Edwardian 9k Rose Gold Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Star Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 9 carat bangle (also a personal collection release) most likely dates to the Edwardian era, though possibly the late Victorian era (it is fully hallmarked, I just need to do my hallmark homework for this piece).  This rosy gold toned bangle is set with diamonds and sapphires in star-shaped settings. The sapphires themselves are a very bright blue, and at first glance, almost appear to be paste or doublets. However, the auction house I purchased it from (Whitton \u0026amp; Laing) listed it specifically as a sapphire bangle, so I do believe the stones are genuine (though it’s possible they are synthetic). The bangle has an internal diameter of 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46972517712107,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/BDD946F9-CEDC-4241-AA34-386695CB2E55.jpg?v=1761590113"},{"product_id":"silver-moonstone-earrings","title":"The Milky Way Moonstones ~ Edwardian Silver Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of marked 925 silver milky moonstones from the Edwardian era. 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The different shades of green paste stones make this piece all the more dynamic and vibrant. It has the backing of a brooch with the pin and clasp mechanism functioning and in place, but could easily be slid onto a chain and worn as a pendant. Missing one small clear paste stone; some slight discoloration to other clear paste stones, along with other minor wear commensurate with age. 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Overall good condition, minor wear to some of the green paste stones and some surface wear to the metal commensurate with age. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824351789291,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/9EC87742-1C94-4DB5-AF93-BDE72BED678D.jpg?v=1771388321"},{"product_id":"blue-floral-engraved-marcasite-brooch","title":"The Something Borrowed \u0026 Blue ~ Enamel Engraved Marcasite Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely little brooch\/pin, dating to somewhere between c.1900-1920, this features a beautiful blue swirling enamel background with a marcasite border on one side, and a sterling silver engraving on the other. What I find quite unique about this piece (and somewhat strange) is the subject matter on the two sides of the pin. On the enamel and marcasite side, you have what appears to be two crossed torches surrounded by a wreath of laurels. This motif is one that often symbolizes victory or references a military insignia of some sort. So, perhaps this may have been created and circulated post-WWI. However, on the reverse side, a very ornate, almost feminine floral motif is engraved in the silver, appearing as a delicate bouquet. These two images don’t necessarily seem to go together, making this a unique, intriguing piece of history. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824364863723,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/6700BB0B-6C00-4D88-915E-E5B2EDEC3DF8.jpg?v=1771388449"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/collections\/il_1000x794.7011745536_k8zr.jpg?v=1768961849","url":"https:\/\/oldcuriosityjewels.com\/collections\/edwardian-art-nouveau.oembed?page=3","provider":"Old Curiosity Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}