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Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful Art Nouveau piece, that can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch. In the Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An art nouveau 18k karat yellow gold chain with approximately 31 carats of bezel set demantoid
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Frog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cute and stylized frog
Set throughout by round cut demantoid garnets and old
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Insect Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swiss cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.03 carat
Six single cut demantoid garnets weighing
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Star Stickpin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
slight silver overtones
Centering a claw set, round cut demantoid garnet, transparent and vibrant
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau and early Art Deco styles. The pendant is embellished with 51 Russian demantoids.
Marked
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet
Art Nouveau Antique Demantoid Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K gold brooch is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a lizard crawling on a branch
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau French 18k Yellow Gold Demantoid Pendant Ca. 1860
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful pendant comes from the French Art Nouveau period, circa 1880, and is made in 18k
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Antique 1860s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Pearl 14K Gold Antique Foliate Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set throughout with rose cut diamonds and round cut demantoid garnets
Diamonds weigh approximately
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An exquisite Art Nouveau stick pin, embodying the elegance of fine
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bead set demantoid garnet eyes
Round cut and transparent vibrant green in color
Completed by pinstem
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14K Yellow Gold Russian pendant set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Green Demantoid Garnets
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Royal Presentation Gold Platinum Enamel Demantoid Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
letter ‘Ф’) designed in Art Nouveau taste. Both the crown and cipher are embellished with old rose cut
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
with black Arabic numerals. It is further embellished with round demantoid garnets on both the bezel
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia St.Petersburg Stones Demantoid Pendant
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia St.Petersburg Stones Demantoid Pendant.
Stamp 56
Stamp AT
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian locket pendant engraved on front with art nouveau style flower with green
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 18K Gold Platinum Opal, Demantoid Garnet, Diamond, Enamel Pansy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
and scarce Art Nouveau necklace. The necklace is set to the centre with an opal, which has been carved
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Brooch / Pin, Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 14k yellow gold Art Nouveau inspired pin features a very rare demantoid garnet, the
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
and natural Siberian Rubies and Demantoid Garnets .Removable bezels with original glass inserts inside
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
W 1.07 in D 0.32 in L 1.78 in
Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls
Located in Berkeley, CA
demantoid green garnets. The textured leaves have little lines that add an intricacy and little swirls of
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
W 1.07 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Turn of the Century Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century demantoid garnet and diamond bracelet, consisted of eleven links each bearing
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Delicate silver on gold art nouveau period demantoid garnet and diamond dragonfly brooch circa 1905.
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 1.97 Carat Demantoid Garnet Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A marvellous ring. The demantoid garnet in the centre displays a hyper-charged bright electric
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Two-Color Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
A Russian Art Nouveau demantoid garnet, spinel and two-color gold floral pendant. The green and
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Demantoid Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
with 7 Russian demantoids. The biggest demantoid (cushion cut) measures 6.2 x 5.9 x 2.7 mm
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Rose Gold Cigar Cutter Dragon Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
around the pendant with scale and whiplash details
With two fierce faces accented by demantoid accent
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Garnet, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Ruby 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
demantoid garnet eyes - bright lime green in color
And a round cut ruby clutched in its jaws
Strongly red
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Sweet and feminine: 15-18k yellow gold and silver pendant, classic art nouveau design with a
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908
Designed as a stylized flower in Art Nouveau taste, 14k
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant floral motif Art Nouveau necklace was handcrafted in Moscow between 1908 and 1917
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
demantoids and diamonds
14K greenish yellow gold and silver (pendant), 14K yellow gold chain
Estimated
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Art Nouveau 0.40 Carat Demantoid Garnet Gold Stylized Whiplash Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two bezel set round and old European cut demantoid garnets weighing approximately 0.40
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917
A 14K greenish yellow gold bracelet with Art Nouveau style
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Gold Snake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lime green demantoid garnets
Snake tested as 18 karat gold
Circa: 1900
Snake measures: 7/16 x 1 inch
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is designed as a flower in the Art Nouveau taste of the period, handcrafted in 14K rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid & Baroque Pearl Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
green Russian demantoid garnets and a beautiful baroque pearl.
This delicate Art Nouveau pendant was
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Art Nouveau Opal Demantoid Garnet Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Swiss cut demantoid garnet surrounded by three oval cabochon opals in a stylized flower
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Opal Demantoid Garnet Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a Swiss cut demantoid garnet surrounded by three oval cabochon opals in a stylized flower
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917
A 14k matte and polished rose gold antique Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Enamel Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Snake Stickpin
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
demantoid garnet - bright lime green
Body is glossed with ombrè blue/green enamel - exhibiting no loss
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Russian Art Nouveau Enameled Demantoid Long Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
demantoids and 4 synthetic rubies.
Enameled Art Nouveau earrings are exceptionally rare and highly unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian Uralian demantoids and natural rubies, marked on frame with 56 zolotnik gold standard, maker's
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Antique Demantoid Diamond Gold Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
demantoid garnet with a superb well-defined "horsetail" and is also set with an old European and five old
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Antique Russian Demantoid Diamond Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Nouveau flower embellished with a sparkling old mine cut diamond and a golden green Russian demantoid.
The
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Chrysolite Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917
This elegant Art Nouveau era pendant is crafted in polished
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Garnet Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908
An antique 14K rose and green gold pendant is designed in Art
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet
Antique Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made between 1908 and 1917
An antique Russian gold pendant is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst
Antique Art Nouveau Tourmaline Demantoid Spinel Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, made in Kazan between 1899 and 1908
The 14K gold pendant of an Art Nouveau floral
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Tourmaline
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The ring is set with one 1.22 ct Russian demantoid of excellent color and clarity, one old European
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Rings
Materials
Garnet
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Diamond Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
demantoids, old mine and old rose cut diamonds
Width 20 mm (13/16 in.)
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid and Enamel Pendant/Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Pendant/Brooch with a central Russian Demantoid accentuated by Pearls and
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Madeira Citrine and Demantoid Heart Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful festoon citrine necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! Made of vibrant 9kt yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace with Citrine and Demantoid Garnet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 14 karat gold pendant necklace with citrine and demantoid garnet by Bippart, Griscom
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet
Art Nouveau Antique Demantoid Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, circa 1910
This elegant antique Art Nouveau pendant is crafted in silver topped 14K gold
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold 10th Anniversary Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
numeral ten ‘X’ interlaced with an Art Nouveau flower branch. The brooch is embellished with well matched
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Two-Color Gold Demantoid Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908.
This elegant Art Nouveau era rose and green 14K gold pendant
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
a flower designed in Art Nouveau taste. The flower is embellished with sparkling Russian demantoids
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Garnet
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Two-Color Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The pink gold pendant / brooch is designed as a stylized grapevine with chased green gold leaves.
The frame is marked with maker's initials and 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K).
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
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Art Nouveau Demantoid For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact art nouveau demantoid you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 85 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau demantoid among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an art nouveau demantoid has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Krementz & Co, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Riker Brothers are consistently popular. An art nouveau demantoid of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Garnet, from our inventory of 44, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for an art nouveau demantoid, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Demantoid?
Prices for an art nouveau demantoid can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $41,811, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,200.
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.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Art Nouveau Demantoid
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- Why did Art Nouveau end?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
- 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.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. 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. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
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Art Nouveau Master Alphonse Mucha Created Much More Than Parisian Posters
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
Everything You’d Want to Know about Enamel Jewelry
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.
What Makes Art Nouveau Jewelry So Collectible?
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.