Marcus & Co.

Art Nouveau Peridot, Diamond, Gold and Enamel Ring

Documentation	Signed
Origin	United States
Period	1900-1949
Materials	18k Gold, Diamond, Periodot, Plique-a-Jour Enamelling.
Condition	Excellent.
Creation Date	Circa 1900
Description	An American Art Nouveau gold, peridot, diamond and enamel ring by Marcus & Co. The unique Renaissance Revival motif features green enameled 18-karat gold, two round-cut peridots totaling approximately 1.60 carats, and 30 round-cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.20 carats. The Renaissance Revival design influence is carried onto the ring shank culminating in a diamond set into the ring shank bottom. During the first decade of the twentieth century Marcus & Co. offered a variety of Revivalist style jewelry. Egyptian inspired pieces along with Renaissance Revival and Mughal style which were created. Marcus & Co. was also one of the few firms in the United States to create jewelry featuring plique-a-jour enameling, a trend very popular in French Art Nouveau jewelry of the time. They also offered the standard diamond and platinum jewelry popular at the time. Each piece was meticulously crafted, and though there are no official documents crediting George Marcus with the design of the pieces, his credits at the Boston Arts and Crafts Exhibition and later Exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design attest to his design standing. Ring size 6: this ring can be sized. Signed, “Marcus & Co 18kt”.
Gemstones	Diamond, Peridot
Metals	Enamel, Gold
Gender	Ladies'
Styles / Movements	Art Nouveau, Fine Jewelry, Signed Pieces
Dealer Reference Number	R-17187
Incollect Reference Number	166164