Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Portrait Ring in 10K Gold | Signed “Carlandie” French Miniature, c.1900

An enchanting Art Nouveau portrait ring, crafted in 10K yellow gold and centered with a hand-painted French Limoges enamel miniature signed “Carlandie” to the verso. Dating to circa 1900, this delicate American-made ring embodies the artistry and romance associated with the celebrated Limoges enameling tradition, renowned for its luminous surfaces and exquisitely detailed portrait miniatures.

The elongated oval enamel depicts a refined female profile rendered in rich cobalt blue, soft ivory, and violet tones, transforming this intimate jewel into a wearable work of art. Elegant in scale and deeply evocative, the piece reflects the era’s fascination with portraiture, sentimentality, and handcrafted luxury.

This antique ring retains evidence of its long history, including gentle enamel scratching and signs of historical resizing, details consistent with age and authentic antique wear.

Details

• Art Nouveau, circa 1910
• American ring with French Limoges enamel
• Signed Limoge “Carlandie” to verso 
• 10K yellow gold
• Hand-painted enamel portrait miniature
• Approximate ring size: 6
• Weight: 3.0 grams
• Inspected by Professional Jeweler
• Possibly associated with Jules Sarlandie was a renowned Limoges artist noted for his technical skills in enamels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Condition

Antique condition consistent with age and use. The enamel displays surface scratching and wear visible under inspection, and the ring shows evidence of past resizing. A beautifully preserved historic jewel with authentic age-related character.

Penumbra Antiques Notes

Limoges enamel portrait jewelry was treasured during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods for its ability to merge fine art with personal adornment. Signed “Carlandie,” this delicate miniature reflects the celebrated French Limoges enameling tradition, admired for its luminous glass-like surfaces and intricately hand-painted portraiture. The rich cobalt ground and intimate feminine profile give the ring a romantic, almost painterly presence that feels equally suited to a curated jewelry collection or modern heirloom styling. Its signs of age, including gentle enamel wear and historical resizing, only deepen the authenticity and historic character of the piece.

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All jewelry pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-owned and may display age-appropriate wear consistent with use and time. Minor scratches, abrasions, soldering, past repairs, resizing, loose stones, chips, thinning shanks, or replaced/missing stones may be present. Gemstone identifications, metal content, and period attributions are based on available testing, jeweler observations, research, and/or professional opinions, but cannot be guaranteed as absolute. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully and inquire prior to purchase, as all sales are final.

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