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Art Nouveau gold brooch with pearls, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
A delicate brooch in an Art Nouveau shape made of 18-karat gold Studded with natural seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Diamond White Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Signed Art Nouveau gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. Set with eleven round rose cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Rose Gold Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau gold brooch design features a crescent shape embellished with a series of pearls
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fairy Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a fairy with a highly rendered female form With spread wings shining with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch within flowers in 10k gold with diamond accents designed
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Woman Brooch 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Woman Brooch: This antique 18k gold & iridescent enamel brooch (circa 1900-1910
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau brooch Yellow Gold Natural Pearls
Located in PARIS, FR
Bar brooch in 18k gold (750‰) featuring a central row of small natural pearls and finely engraved
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Carved Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating cameo brooch features the world's most luxurious materials in a beautiful Art
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
brooch was verified using XRF (x ray analysis) and jeweler's acids. Materials: 14k gold, Amethyst
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Phoenix Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fantastic antique brooch crafted from 22ct yellow gold at a time when the Art
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pisces Fish Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique 18k gold brooch (circa 1900) features a pair of koi fish accented with old European
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This very large antique matte and polished green 18K gold brooch is superbly modeled as
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Tourmaline, Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch with Tourmaline, Diamond, Apatite, and Citrine – Floral Bouquet
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Brooch of 14K Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, was said to bridge heaven and earth. This antique 14k gold
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Brooch of most elegant appearance, looking like stylized flower's blossoms
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds total approx. 0.25ct, cultured pearls, 18K yellow gold, settings
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Amethyst Diamond Platinum Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Finely chiselled Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch with a rectangular faceted amethyst. Finely modelled
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Art Nouveau Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare brooch presenting an articulated floral motif in typical Art Nouveau style, embellished by
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Blue Sapphire Mixed Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the 18k gold fineness mark (750, 18C). This impressive vintage Art Nouveau sapphire brooch is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods With whiplash style wings and 2.0 mm pearl in mouth Pearl is white in body color with good luster Head...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Brooch – Gold and Silver Mix with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau Brooch – Floral Design in Gold and Silver with Diamond Step into a world of timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Brooch – Gold and Silver Mix with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Art Nouveau brooch combines artistic craftsmanship with precious materials – a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

18k solid gold Art Nouveau brooch - Late Victorian jewelry - Floral bar brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
This wonderful Victorian bar brooch comes directly from the floral Art Nouveau period. This antique
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
By Edouard Aimé Arnould
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Flower Brooch Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite Art Nouveau flower brooch pin is a true testament to the romantic and natural style
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch. Weighing 24.8 grams, this exquisite piece features
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Purple Pansy Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau purple pansy enamel brooch At the center is one round-cut diamond, the petals are made
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.07 Carats Color: J Clarity: SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Era: Art Nouveau Circa: 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920s Art Nouveau Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Art Nouveau 0.84 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 18k Yellow and Green Gold Art Nouveau Brooch, in a very stylized period theme of A
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Zorra Art Nouveau theater mask brooch in 18k gold
By Louis Zorra
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau Louis Zorra theater mask brooch in 18 karat gold, featuring an antique Greek theater
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Austrian Art Nouveau Diamonds 2 Carats Gold Brooch c1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Made circa 1900 Finest golden art nouveau brooch with various diamonds (vintage cuts / 2.0 carat
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Extremely rare Art Nouveau brooch of a seagull. The finely modelled bird is decorated with
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1890s, art nouveau brooch. Our opinion: An antique brooch of very good quality
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese Spirit French Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
5.3 g. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1900s, brooch Art Nouveau. Our opinion: Dull gold
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Unisex Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fronds framing face Completed by pinstem Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Head measures: 1/2 x 11
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Art Nouveau Diamonds 0.50 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest golden brooch with various diamonds - vintage cuts (0.50 ct). This piece of jewellery is
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Child's Portrait Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Original and mischievous antique gold brooch
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European cut diamonds, eye-clean and white Matte gold with an aged finish Tested as 10 karat gold Head
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stylized Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
presenting depth of gold, fierce expression and flowing feathers Tested as 10 karat gold Owl Measures: 5/8
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
By Edouard Aimé Arnould
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Guilloche Enamel Gold Brooch
By Feodor Lorie
Located in Chicago, IL
jewelry firm of Feodor Lorie. The brooch is handcrafted in 14K gold and silver. It features a finely
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Portrait Brooch - France - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold portrait brooch - featuring a classical style portrait bust in relief
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.05 carat total, eye-clean and white With an open mouth and bold expression Whiplash gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus & Co. Art Nouveau 14kt yellow gold Essex Crystal Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Nouveau Essex Crystal Brooch by Marcus & Co. (Circa 1910) Maker: Marcus & Co. Period: Art
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful American Art Nouveau 14k Plique a Jour Brooch of enameled poppies on a pale green plique
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau French Enamel & Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
enamel work & tiny seed pearls to accomplish the flower petal arrangement design. Era: Art Nouveau 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Jeweled Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch by Whiteside & Blank
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau 14K gold stickpin brooch of intertwined scrolls surrounding a brilliant orange citrine
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Black Tahitian Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Black Tahitian 5mm Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14k Gold. The Diameter is 34mm and weights
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau key brooch in 18 karat gold and enamel. This delightful brooch takes the form of a key
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Taylor & Co. Inc. Art Nouveau Citrine 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and very slightly brownish-orange Matte gold with a tapered and slight scrolling motif Tested as 10
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by red cabochon eyes Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Head measures: 9/16 x 5/8 inches
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of rectangular shape, the center of this Art
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 2.65 Ct Diamond 18KT Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive Art Nouveau Diamond brooch pendant is 1890 ca Sensual, sinuous lines expertly
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pan Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Top measures: 9/16 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Devilish Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
eyes Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1905 Satyr measures: 7/16 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 1/2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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Art Nouveau Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau gold brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 925 vintage or 43 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau gold brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art nouveau gold brooch from Krementz & Co, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau gold brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 367 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an art nouveau gold brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 367 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Brooch?

Prices for an art nouveau gold brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,746.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.