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Elegant Art Nouveau Jade Stickpin
Elegant Art Nouveau Jade Stickpin

Elegant Art Nouveau Jade Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Nouveau Jade Stickpin in 14k gold from early 1900's. Pear shaped jade panel set into

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Cat Ring
Art Nouveau Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Cat Ring

Art Nouveau Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Unisex Cat Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval-shaped jade cabochon measuring 15.0 x 11.0 mm Opaque bright light green with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Jade Pendant, circa 1940s
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Jade Pendant, circa 1940s

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Jade Pendant, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Art Nouveau Jade pendant set in 18k gold, ca 1940s

Category

Early 20th Century French Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin circa 1900 USA. Made in the jewelry hub of Newark NY with 14K

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA
Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval jadeite jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 15.0 mm - translucent medium green with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Jade Green Glass Stickpin
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Jade Green Glass Stickpin

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Jade Green Glass Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

cabochon to the center of an Art Nouveau setting. Signed to the reverse. Simply a wonderful antique

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring
Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped jadeite jade cabochon measuring 7.0 x 14.0 mm Translucent light to medium

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Pearl Antique
Jade Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Pearl Antique

Jade Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Pearl Antique

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB RARE JADE ART NOUVEAU BELLE EPOQUE BRACELET WITH 6 EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL ANTIQUE

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver
Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Antique Chinese Bat Carved Jade Earrings Rare Art Deco Art Nouveau Silver

Located in New York, NY

Immortals, they represent longevity, as well as fertility! The jade bat earrings date to the Art Deco to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Jade, Silver

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Art Nouveau style
Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Art Nouveau style

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Art Nouveau style

Located in Berlin, DE

A dense, sculpted piece of natural green nephrite/jade, polished to a high gloss to reveal the

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art nouveau gold and jade vinaigrette, by Georges Fouquet France 1900.
Art nouveau gold and jade vinaigrette, by Georges Fouquet France 1900.

Art nouveau gold and jade vinaigrette, by Georges Fouquet France 1900.

By Georges Fouquet-Lapar

Located in Milan, IT

Round Art nouveau Vinaigrette, made of 18K gold. Configured as a pendant with safety lock.The lid

Category

Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold

Vintage 14k Jade Carved Ring
Vintage 14k Jade Carved Ring

Vintage 14k Jade Carved Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Weight 5.07g Jade Carved Ring Size 5.5 Measurements 0.76in x 0.80in

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade

An Art Nouveau Marble Bust of a Young Girl
An Art Nouveau Marble Bust of a Young Girl

An Art Nouveau Marble Bust of a Young Girl

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This captivating Art Nouveau marble bust portrays a young girl with a serene and gentle expression

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Jade, Marble

Platinum Jadeite Jade Ring Diamonds
Platinum Jadeite Jade Ring Diamonds

Platinum Jadeite Jade Ring Diamonds

Located in LA, CA

Item # 8220 Platinum Jadeite Jade Ring with 10.97ct Jade and 2.44ct baguette cut and brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Canadian Green Nephrite Jade Necklace
Canadian Green Nephrite Jade Necklace

Canadian Green Nephrite Jade Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

mechanical treatments were used. Please note every single jade bead has its own characteristics, some beads

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2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900

Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900

Located in Northampton, MA

since they are associated with spring in Chinese symbology. The plaque features an Art Nouveau theme

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver, Copper

Coral Gold Jade Chinese Button Necklace
Coral Gold Jade Chinese Button Necklace

Coral Gold Jade Chinese Button Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Antiques Chinese button butterfly shape with red Italian coral, gold and vesuvianite. 18kt yellow Gold gr. 18. total length 41 cm. Total weight 28,4 gr. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is...

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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated
Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated

Jade, Diamond Pendant Substantial, Eccentric, Spectacular & Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

this pendant is Art Nouveau or even Victorian in style, I believe it was created in the 1960s. The jade

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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade

Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop
Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop

Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique Carved Jade Pendant Yellow Gold Loop sweet and interesting jade stone The item comes

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Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated
Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated

Antique Jade Pendant White "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

This antique jade pendant was created near the turn of the previous century (circa 1900) in China

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Natural Handcrafted Jade Pendant, Two Kids Playing with Firecrackers
Natural Handcrafted Jade Pendant, Two Kids Playing with Firecrackers

Natural Handcrafted Jade Pendant, Two Kids Playing with Firecrackers

Located in Kowloon, HK

Celebrate joy and prosperity with our stunning Handcrafted Jade Pendant featuring two adorable kids

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Chinese Antique Jade Necklace Near Colorless Certified Untreated, Restrung
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace Near Colorless Certified Untreated, Restrung

Chinese Antique Jade Necklace Near Colorless Certified Untreated, Restrung

Located in Northampton, MA

Created by hand between 1910-1920, this 21" strand of natural, untreated, Burmese jadeite jade

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian
Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian

Owl Black Jade Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Oscar Pihl Russian

Located in New York, NY

This is a Russian hand carved Black Jade Owl Easter Egg Pendant or Charm in 84 Silver. The pendant

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Antique 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Silver

Natural Burmese Lavender Jade 18K Gold Bracelet, Charm Bracelet
Natural Burmese Lavender Jade 18K Gold Bracelet, Charm Bracelet

Natural Burmese Lavender Jade 18K Gold Bracelet, Charm Bracelet

Located in Kowloon, HK

7.6 mm ◆ WEIGHT OF JADEITE: 2.05 Ct ◆ WEIGHT OF 18K GOLD: 2.63 g * All Jadeite in Gem of Art is

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

26.14 Carat Chrysoprase (Jade Look Alike) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Bracelet Diamonds
26.14 Carat Chrysoprase (Jade Look Alike) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Bracelet Diamonds

26.14 Carat Chrysoprase (Jade Look Alike) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Bracelet Diamonds

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

Exude timeless elegance with this extraordinary 26.14-carat Chrysoprase and Onyx Art Deco bracelet

Category

2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace
Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace

Turquoise Antiques Jade 18k White Gold Diamonds Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Antiques Uzbekistan Turquoise, antiques Chinese carved jade, diamonds, white gold 18k gr.25,90

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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Myanmar Type A Moss on Snow Bamboo with Beetle Jade Pendant
Natural Myanmar Type A Moss on Snow Bamboo with Beetle Jade Pendant

Natural Myanmar Type A Moss on Snow Bamboo with Beetle Jade Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

difference between the photo and the actual jade piece. * All Jadeite in Gem of Art is guaranteed to be of

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

4.36 Carat Chrysophase (Jade Look Alike ) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Ring With Diamond
4.36 Carat Chrysophase (Jade Look Alike ) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Ring With Diamond

4.36 Carat Chrysophase (Jade Look Alike ) & Onyx Art Deco 18K Ring With Diamond

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

Step back into the glamorous era of Art Deco with this striking 4.36-carat Chrysoprase and Onyx

Category

2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Natural Triangular Jade Carved Earrings in Black Agate, 18K Gold & Diamond
Natural Triangular Jade Carved Earrings in Black Agate, 18K Gold & Diamond

Natural Triangular Jade Carved Earrings in Black Agate, 18K Gold & Diamond

Located in Kowloon, HK

Embrace nature-inspired elegance with these exquisite triangular jade carved earrings, beautifully

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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock

Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock

By Paul Frey

Located in New Orleans, LA

, this handcrafted masterpiece is exemplary of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, boasting exquisite gold mounts

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Floral Carved Lavender Jade with Lovely Diamond Detailed Earrings
Floral Carved Lavender Jade with Lovely Diamond Detailed Earrings

Floral Carved Lavender Jade with Lovely Diamond Detailed Earrings

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

This round floral carved jade earring with lovely diamond motifs around in a diamond shape is very

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Spinel, 18k Gold, Silver

Round Carved Jade Ring with Diamonds and Green Onyx
Round Carved Jade Ring with Diamonds and Green Onyx

Round Carved Jade Ring with Diamonds and Green Onyx

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Pretty and flowery designed this Round Carved Jade Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds around is such a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin
14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin

14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 14K yellow gold insect tie pin. It depicts a green jade measuring 8.3mm x 5.8mm (body

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Cat Icy Green Jade 925 Silver Ring
Certified Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Cat Icy Green Jade 925 Silver Ring

Certified Natural Myanmar Handcrafted Cat Icy Green Jade 925 Silver Ring

Located in Kowloon, HK

Introducing our exquisite, handcrafted Cat Jade Ring, featuring a captivating design of a cat lying

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Silver

Fine Jade Pendant Flower Fruit Motif Necklace 18 Karat Gold Carved Antique
Fine Jade Pendant Flower Fruit Motif Necklace 18 Karat Gold Carved Antique

Fine Jade Pendant Flower Fruit Motif Necklace 18 Karat Gold Carved Antique

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN A VERY FINE QUALITY JADE FLOWER AND FRUIT MOTIF PENDANT IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Venetian Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Swan Stem Italian Art Glass Vase
Antique Venetian Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Swan Stem Italian Art Glass Vase

Antique Venetian Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Swan Stem Italian Art Glass Vase

By Fratelli Toso, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown jade green with gold flecks Italian art

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Classy green jade Freshwater white pearl diamond roundel silver stretch bracelet
Classy green jade Freshwater white pearl diamond roundel silver stretch bracelet

Classy green jade Freshwater white pearl diamond roundel silver stretch bracelet

Located in Delhi, DL

Roundels, and a Big Green Jade Bead Elevate your elegance with our stunning stretch bracelet, a perfect

Category

2010s Indian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Sterling Silver, Silver

Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage
Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage

Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Moss Green
Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Moss Green

Cat's Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Moss Green

Located in Berlin, DE

14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Engagement Ring
Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Engagement Ring

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Engagement Ring

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

A dense, sculpted piece of natural green nephrite/jade, polished to a high gloss to reveal the

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Jade Yellow Gold Ring Natural Nephrite Cat's Eye Effect Cabochon
Green Jade Yellow Gold Ring Natural Nephrite Cat's Eye Effect Cabochon

Green Jade Yellow Gold Ring Natural Nephrite Cat's Eye Effect Cabochon

Located in Berlin, DE

14K yellow gold ring with natural green Jade (fine quality green Nephrite) nephrite origin - Ural

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Jade Ring, 7.45 Carats
Louis Comfort Tiffany Jade Ring, 7.45 Carats

Louis Comfort Tiffany Jade Ring, 7.45 Carats

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New Orleans, LA

techniques that defined his revolutionary approach to American Art Nouveau jewelry. The substantial jade

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Bicolor Jade Earrings Patinated Silver Ivy Polychrome Gem Olive Green Pear Shape
Bicolor Jade Earrings Patinated Silver Ivy Polychrome Gem Olive Green Pear Shape

Bicolor Jade Earrings Patinated Silver Ivy Polychrome Gem Olive Green Pear Shape

By Alexey Gabilo

Located in Berlin, DE

Patinated gold-plated silver earrings with natural polychrome Jade stone measurements - 0.35 х 1.02

Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold Plated Silver

Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold Plated Silver

Located in Kowloon, HK

Discover the beauty of our exquisite jade pendant, crafted from 100% natural, untreated, and undyed

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Donut Jade Floral Drop Earrings in 14K Bicolor Gold
Natural Myanmar Icy Type Donut Jade Floral Drop Earrings in 14K Bicolor Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Donut Jade Floral Drop Earrings in 14K Bicolor Gold

Located in Kowloon, HK

TRANSPARENCY: Icy Type, Semi-translucent * Gem of Art only sells genuine gemstones. The extra cost will be

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Round Carved Jade Dangle Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold
Round Carved Jade Dangle Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold

Round Carved Jade Dangle Earrings with Pave Diamonds Made In 18k Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Pretty Brown Round Carved Jade Earrings with Diamonds is a stand out piece. Closure: Push Post

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

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Art Nouveau Jade For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau jade you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 78 vintage or 19 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art nouveau jade may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art nouveau jade over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, A. Dragsted and Fabergé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an art nouveau jade featuring Jade from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our art nouveau jade for sale are for women, but there are 44 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Jade?

On average, an art nouveau jade at 1stDibs sells for $2,751, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $276,707 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Jade
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No 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.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Alphonse 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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.