Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Filled Fleur de Lis Conversion Ring hair locket and jewelry also became larger

and jewelry also became larger and more elaborate to keep up with the clothing styles

including chasing

Dimensions: 23mm X 12mm  top of ring

where a substantial sheet of solid gold is applied over a base metal

Condition: Very good Antique converted condition

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Filled Fleur de Lis Conversion Ring hair locket and jewelry also became largerBetween the Franco Prussian War and World War I, 1871 1914, much of Europe enjoyed a period of peace, prosperity, optimism, rapid developments in science and technology, and relative political stability. It was "the beautiful era" (Belle Epoque), a golden age, a time best characterized by the expression joie de vivre (from the title of a book by Emile Zola). This lovely Fleur de Lis, or lily flower is a design originating in France hundreds of years