Silver & Coral Ring | British Art Deco | 800 Silver | c.1920s

This sculptural 1920s ring blends natural beauty with modern design.

Crafted in 800 silver, a continental standard just below sterling, and stamped 800 B.H, it features two round coral cabochons nestled within swirling openwork silver leaves.

The design gracefully bridges Art Nouveau’s organic curves with the emerging geometry of Art Deco, reflecting a shift in style and sensibility after the First World War.

Coral was more than just fashionable in the 1920s - it was believed to symbolise health, vitality, and feminine protection.

Rings like this were often worn daily by cultured, independent women: teachers, secretaries, young professionals or homemakers with taste and a love for elegant materials.

Likely made in central Europe for the British market, this piece offered high-quality design without the high price of gold or diamonds.

At a UK size M, its oval face sits comfortably on the finger, offering soft drama and enduring charm.

A beautiful and meaningful piece of interwar jewellery, full of quiet elegance and easy to wear every day.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.