Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Pearl Beetle Ring

A most charming and fantastical c. 1900 turn-of-the-century novelty ring, in the form of a giant beetle with blue enamel wings and a body of four small old mine cut diamonds (tested). The beetle’s head is further decorated with red enamel and eight small seed pearls. The shoulder and shank are crafted in a style considered to be highly representative of the Art Nouveau movement: reticulated swirling lines interlace to connect to a striated shank; the overall look is pleasingly fluid and full of linear movement.

Please note that although the gold color and texture of the beetle and ring shank/shoulders match closely, it is likely this ring is an antique conversion piece. I can spot old solder at the joints where the beetle meets the setting.