Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
ART NOUVEAU STYLE
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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Style: Art Nouveau
Vintage Chinese Pink Quartz Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
A vintage estate natural pink Chinese quartz carved pendant and bead necklace.
The quartz pendant is cut in fruit design and is strung on pink si...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
14K YG Signed SLC Enamel Leopard Hollow Slide Pendent with Magnetic Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
What a fun necklace. I am selling this cute little guy with a patented magnetic chain that is very sturdy and easy to close. They are 3-string chains and I have 3 different colors,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Necklace Natural Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold / 37cm/ 1.8 gr
Located in SE
Antique,ca late 18th - early 19th century hand-made necklace, Egyptian revival styled or could be used for ceremonial or religious purposes. A linked chain with repeating floral pat...
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace.
Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Two-Tone Bead Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just very well made. It is such a quality made piece. It's made of Sterling Silver beads that are 6 mm round and 14K yellow gold beads that are 3 mm round. The tw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Necklace Natural Pearls Diamonds Emeralds solid 18K Gold /40cm/ 5.6gr
Located in SE
Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls complemented with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K Orange Gold and Whit...
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Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style 1.75 Carat White Diamond Pearl White Gold Beaded Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Round Ball Crystals Gold Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. Signed at the back. It also an be wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace.
Size: 80 cm.
Weight: 30 g.
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Great fo...
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1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Nouveau 1905 Enamel Pansy Flower Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pink Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau necklace with enamel pansy flower.
Colorful necklace with a Pansy flower motif, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900.. T...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace.
Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set w...
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2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
By Vendome
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures.
Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...
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1960s American Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Kingfisher Tian-Tsui Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
This strikingly unique Chinese Antique coral necklace from the Art Nouveau-era is an elegant and impressive example of the Chinese art form known as tian-tsui.
Tian-tsui refers to ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Silver
1950s Robert Levy 'Originals by Robert' Hand-Blown Glass & Black Spinel Necklace
By Original by Robert
Located in Maywood, NJ
Hand-blown glass cobalt beads and black spinel beads are hand strung in this statement piece from the Early 1950s.
The history of the brand “Original by Robert” dates back to 1942. ...
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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling 925 Silver Bead Chain Necklace Atlas Pendant 15"
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 2003 series
15" bead chain with Atlas roman numeral pendant
Lobster clasp
Good pre-owned condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great-grandmother wore or maybe still does wear. Those of us without a Chinese great-grandmother must make do with whatever treasures we can find. And this is one of those found treasures.
A proper old-school Chinese nephrite beaded necklace...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace Near Colorless Certified Untreated, Restrung
Located in Southbury, CT
Created by hand between 1910-1920, this 21" strand of natural, untreated, Burmese jadeite jade possesses an ethereal, luminous beauty. Though they have been classified as "pale green...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Jade Necklace Seemingly Made from Fog Certified Untreated 23"
Located in Southbury, CT
Created by hand between 1910-1920, this 23" strand of natural, untreated, Burmese jadeite jade beads may perhaps seem unremarkable to the uninitiated. But for those of you who know and love jade, this the nearly colorless beads look as if they are made from San Francisco fog...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace. Adorned with lustrous pearls, this necklace exudes classic eleg...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl
Antique ArtNouveau European FauxLampwork Glass Flora CherryBlossom Long Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
With a silver clasp that could be as old as the Victorian period and in an Art-Nouveau style with pale intricate flora motifs, this antique long glass necklace features lampwork-like...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, ...
Canadian Green Nephrite Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches (48 cm). The size of the faceted rondelle beads is 15 mm. The nephrite beads are of excellent quality.
Nephrite beads are nontranslucent.
The ...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Crown Trifari 1950s Beaded Orange Coral White Pearls Flowers Jewellery Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some light scratches or colour loss. Signed at the back.
One tiny stone on the necklace is lighter colour than others, barely noticeable.
Size: E...
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1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
176.68tcw 14K Natural Large Colombian Emerald Bead Statement Gold Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful and large emerald bead necklace. This simple and stylish necklace features natural Colombian emerald hand-polished beads. The l...
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2010s Colombian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Aluminum Cube Necklace
Located in georgia, GA
The alluring hues of satin finished cube shaped anodized aluminum is displayed in this collar necklace. The cubes are 8mm and is strung alternatively with electroplated antique gold ...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Other
Fine Coral Rose Quartz Rock Quartz Fine Pearls Necklace
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Gemstones:
Fine Coral
Rose Quartz
Rock Quartz
Fine Pearls
Diamond Clasp
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz
Smokey Quartz Faceted Rondels Necklace with Silver Magnetic Clasp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The faceted Smokey Quartz rondels in this necklace vary slightly in color and bring life into this stone. Measuring 6.5-7mm in circumference and faceted on the end of the rondels, t...
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2010s Scottish Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Carved Onyx & Tiger Eye Ball Beaded Necklace with Diamonds Spacer
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is meticulously crafted with a combination of two exquisite gemstones, onyx and tiger eye, along with a touch of diamond brilliance.
The centerpiece of this necklace i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage 50’s pink crystal and sterling silver brooch is the centerpiece on a string of baroque freshwater pearls ,with amethyst and sterling silver spacers.a sterling lobster...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
LB Tribal style Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Pendant Ceramic Carnelian necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux presents a tribal style necklace with antique Art Nouveau sterling pendant.A string of Carnelan, Chinese ceramic, and sterling beads enhance this fabulous piece. C...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cultured Pearls with Silver Magnetic Clasp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The necklace of straight 9mm CHINESE fresh water pearls is remarkably beautiful. Many people do not understand the difference between Chinese and Japanese cultured pearls, so this i...
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2010s Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Sterling silver necklace of vintage brooches, sterling beads and Murano glass .
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Sterling silver vintage brooches and sterling vintage beads comprise a unique,one of a kind,handmade necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux.This Art Nouveau inspired necklace will set you a...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
14k Gold South Sea Pearl necklace 12-15mm Big Round Wedding necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details:
: 14k Yellow Gold Lock South Sea pearl beads Necklace.
: Item no- KM128/300
:Pearl Size: 12mmx15mm (Approx.)
:Necklace length: 21" In...
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2010s Australian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Zambian Amethyst (29.01cts), Diamond (1.52cts), 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cut in the workshops of Mikola Kuharick, affectionately known in our trade as "The Mad Russian," the remarkably well cut Amethyst sits in a frame of 18K yellow gold. With his nickn...
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2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst 'Praseolite' '11.2grams' with Gold Plated Steel Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The center bead of this necklace, is Green Amethyst whose real name is Praseolite. The bead weighs 11.2 grams and was hand cut in our factory in Idar Oberstein Germany. Part of the interchangeable...
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
Rutile Quartz '14.3grams', Steel Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The interchangeable necklace is made of steel, as you scroll through the pictures of the next series of listings, you will find the same mesh necklace plated in gold. the purpose, was to create a necklace where the center stones are interchangeable, so you would only have to buy one necklace and have access to many different stones for the center. At the moment, the 5 center stones that will be illustrated are oval, some with a gold color necklace and some with the steel color necklace. Presently, the other sample necklace called raspberry, is only available in steel color.
The five sample stones that are made so far, are The Rutile Quartz...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Pink Pearls , vintage Sterling pendant, handmade, statement piece(Lorraine’s Bij
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large freshwater pink pearls,with a vintage Sterling Silver pierced floral pendant is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux. This handmade,one of a kind,stat...
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Moss Agate, Diamonds '48=0.80cts' 18K Yellow Gold Mounting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The world of colored gemstones is a fascinating one. Having been privileged to sit next to one of Germany's finest stone cutters, I have learned the true meaning of Mother Nature's ...
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a sterling silver Hobe brooch on pearls and turquoise
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This one of a kind,handmade,necklace features a vintage Hobe sterling silver brooch as its’ centerpiece. It hangs from a strand of baroque pearls, Kingma...
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise
One of a kind, handmade, vintage enamel brooch and carnelian, citrine and Murano
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
From Lorraine’s Bijoux an original one of a kind,handmade,statement necklace.
A vintage goldtone and enamel brooch is the centerpiece on a string of carnelian,Citrine and Venetian gl...
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Owl" Beaded Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and 18K Yellow Gold.
The Owl Pendant has 0.20 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds.
The Owl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Chain Necklace Beaded With Multi Gemstone & Diamonds Findings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:41.03g,
Diamond:3.28ct
Sapphire:3.63ct,
Ruby:5.14ct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Fly Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and 18K Yellow Gold.
This Fly Pendant has 0.08 Carats of Whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
860 Carat Morganite Triple Strand, Plique a Jour, Peridot and Diamond Clasp
Located in Charleston, SC
The Focal Point of this necklace is also the clasp with a safety catch made from an Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Broach created between 1900 - 1910. The broach was created with matchin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Arts and Crafts Period Sterling and Banded Agate Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Sturdy alternating links of rectangles and double tulips hold uniform banded agate beads. The distance between the agates vary sometimes kissing cousins sometimes three inches apart and other times five inches apart. The agate balls...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosaline Necklace.
A gorgeous locket with a Sèvres style floral enamel painting serves as the design inspiration for this necklace. It was presented to me as a Art Nouveau compact...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Lovely Ice Diamond and Pave Diamond Motif Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 20 inch long necklace with brown faceted oval shape ice diamond bead with pave diamond floral motif is one attractive necklace to layer w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral/foliage design accompanied by cabochon teardrop Pearl; necklace comprised of facet-cut ci...
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Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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