9 Carat Art Nouveau Necklace
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel,...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Am...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Fre...
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
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Tanzanite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond,...
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Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, S...
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Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Opal, Garnet, Emerald...
Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, Jade, White Di...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Pe...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwat...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwat...
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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A Close Look at art-nouveau Jewelry
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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