Art Nouveau Flower Bracelet
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Emerald, White Diamond, Dia...
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
18k Gold
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...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau More Art
Gold, Brass
2010s Art Nouveau More Art
Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Rock Crystal, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Peridot,...
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...
2010s French Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yell...
2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Bangles
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Cu...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
Late 20th Century French Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 24k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Onyx
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Art Nouveau Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
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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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