Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,449 / item
W 1.38 in D 0.95 in L 1.58 in
Iris Flower Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold with Sapphire, Diamonds and Opalescent En
Located in BADALONA, ES
This sculptural iris pendant is handcrafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring fire-applied opalescent
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Art Nouveau Style Iris Flower Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
18KT yellow gold Art Nouveau style ring (hallmark: eagle's head) with Iris flowers design. Modern
18k Gold
Brooch Art Nouveau Woman in Gold 18k, Diamond, Woman in Profile
Located in PARIS, FR
Brooch Art Nouveau woman in pink gold 18 karats. Oval brooch worked in openwork, with decoration of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Flowery Engagement Ring, Unisex, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18K yellow gold Art Nouveau ring from 1900 has grown an iris to grasp a natural fancy colour
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.15 in W 0.99 in
Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Karats, Plique a Jour Enamel
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau enamel brooch in yellow gold 18 karats. Brooch of triangular form with lines in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Opal 18 Karat Gold Flower Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flanked by highly rendered iris shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1905 Ring Size: 7 1/4
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French E. Dropsy Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
: This very short Art Nouveau period has often highlighted women and flowers. This antique brooch is a
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl and Enamel Art Nouveau Iris Flower Earrings
By Masriera
Located in North Attleboro, MA
iconic of Art Nouveau design, crafted in 18k yellow gold. The flower petals are cradled by enamel leaves
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold February Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as a rose gold disc with a yellow gold laurel
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
Valentino Red Straw Hat
By Valentino
Located in Alford, MA
Valentino red straw hat, the deep back tapering towards the front, where it is creased in the middle and held with a straw knot and tie. The straw is worked in concentric circles and...
Nymph Pendant with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Wings and Amethyst
Located in BADALONA, ES
This sculptural pendant captures the ethereal beauty of a forest nymph in motion. The central figure is handcrafted in sterling silver with a matte finish and delicately plated in 24...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Ocimar Versolato haute couture light grey wool evening pant suit, fw 1998
By Ocimar Versolato
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and exceptional piece from Ocimar Versolato's Autumn-Winter 1998 haute couture collection, the evening wool pant suit, a true embodiment of the designer's visionary...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA. This incredible Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. The ring hol...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vivienne Westwood black velvet mini skirt peplum suit, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet skirt suit. Ultra mini pencil skirt paired with a tailored blazer jacket with peplum and pleated vent at the centre back. Fall-Winter 1993
$11,760Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 8
Oscar de la Renta Pink Garden Party Floral Evening Gown S/S 2008 Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Oscar de la Renta - Pink silk garden party dress is a perfect introduction to spring. The pink silk fabric explodes with a vibrant floral bouquet of color. The the long slender fig...
Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress Fall/Winter 1995 Size 34FR
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress with Sheer Sleeves, White Collar and Cuffs. Fall/Winter 1995 Size 36FR Vintage dress size runs small. Fits more like a size 34FR
$7,837
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Gianni Versace black and white polkadot silk ruffled shirt dress, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black and white polkadot printed silk shirt dress with ruffled trim. Spring-Summer 1993
Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Superb Edwardian period marquise ring. Expertly crafted from 18k gold and platinum with carved gallery. The ring features a old cut marquise diamond in milgrain setting. This...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.