Art Nouveau Enamel Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Brass, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Amber, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Brass, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Rings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Steel, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. 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. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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