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Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Gold Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a face of a satyr with horns, long ears, and swirling beard Accented by round ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leaves with a subtle green gold finish Centering a bezel set purplish-red ruby cabochon, highly domed
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Enamel Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Spider Art Nouveau Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vibrant black and yellow enamel - exhibiting minor loss Its thorax is bead set with a diamond and a ruby
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil. Antique masterpiece set buy Old mine cut and rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flush set old European cut diamonds in back and ruby eyes. Diamonds weigh approximately 0.06 carat total
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Crescent Moon Night Sky Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"night sky" background Sweetly accented by a flush set round cut ruby Tested as 14 karat gold Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gustav Manz Art Nouveau 2.85 CTW Star Ruby 14 Karat Gold Atlas Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round star ruby cabochon weighing approximately 2.85 carats Translucent purplish red
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved flowers throughout. Accented by a ruby eye. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Ring size
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a splendid pendant taken from the Art Nouveau period. This highly detailed piece
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melie Jewelry Swan Perfume Bottle Necklace in 18K Gold & Diamond Sapphire & Ruby
By Melie Jewelry
Located in Levent, 34
Sapphire, 0.03 ct Ruby, 0,65 ct Rhodolite Perfume Necklace comes with a gold 70cm chain & silver funnel
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2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
Ruby, adorned with approx. 0.50 ct. in H/VS European cut diamonds. The engraving work make this piece
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly outstanding ruby and diamond dress ring crafted during the Art Nouveau period
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Etched Gold Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
today! This stunning bangle bracelet from the Art Nouveau era (ca1900) is a wonderful example of the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian era ring 1899/1900.c 14k gold ring in art nouveu style with natural ruby and blue
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

French Art Nouveau Bee Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Insect Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
exquisite Art Nouveau brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold, carved amethyst, oval cabochon ruby and round
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
The ruby and rose diamond cluster to a hoop to modelled as two opposing Mercury and caduceus Size
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Lion Necklace with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Stamford, CT
Strong repousse engraving and fierce definition make our solid ruby eyed lion seem wild, with its
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Carat Rose Gold Ruby Cabochon and Pearl Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Edwardian era brooch. Art nouveau shape and style, well made piece. 14 carat rose gold
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20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
versatile Art Nouveau opal brooch may be converted and a ring loop attached to the reverse to enable the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French antique Art Nouveau 18K gold ivy leaves ruby ring
Located in Versailles, FR
, this Art Nouveau ring is not just a piece of jewelry but a testament to the enduring beauty of the past
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Bracelet, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau Ruby ​​Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet, Paris circa 1890 This very decorative gold bracelet
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ring Art Nouveau 18K Gold with Cabochon Ruby - Gustave Sandoz
Located in PARIS, FR
This remarkable Art Nouveau ring, in 18-carat gold, is a unique piece that embodies the elegance
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and green gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. A delightful Art Nouveau jewel, it
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Pendant Necklace set with Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Tourmaline Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Eagle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright Accented by a 1.5 mm round cut ruby eye Transparent medium purplish red in color Tested
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Flower Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Gold, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A FLOWER WITH A GORGEOUS NATURAL MINED
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14kt/Sterling, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond + Pearl Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular pin/pendant from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Cluster Floral Opal & Ruby Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Rubies. The ring also boasts a delightful expertly crafted Art Nouveau carving on the shoulders. Height
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2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau era 9K gold diamond ruby emerald flower ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an antique 9K gold ring dated back to the Art Nouveau era. This ring features a sweet
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Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique four-leaf clover pendant dates back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Andre Rambour Art Nouveau Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Mucha Style Byzantine Princess beautiful Art Nouveau ring. Ring Size: UK:I US:4.25 EU:47.4 Asia
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold set pendant; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
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Art Nouveau French Medal Ruby Chain Necklace Silver Cross J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau French Medal in Bronze with a Ruby Set Gold Filled Chain Necklace and a small Silver
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver

Rare Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This Art Nouveau link necklace can be worn in two different lengths. The necklace is composed of 14
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42 Ct Natural Burma Ruby, Art Nouveau Inspired Ruby and 1.35 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in București, B
complementary, please contact us to inform us on the right size. Main Stone Type: Natural Burmese Ruby, oval
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Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.32 carat opal and ruby, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby White Diamond Sacred Heart Silver Chain Necklace Art Nouveau Medal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and White Diamond Covered French Sacred Heart Bronze Medal and a Art Nouveau Silver Medal with
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Sapphire and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Ruby Lion Head Stud Earrings C 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Art Nouveau C 1900 14K gold lion head stud earrings, each designed as a winged lion head
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style 2.30 Carat White Diamond Ruby White Yellow Gold Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cut Diamonds. This Brooch has 1.00 Carats of Rubies. This Brooch is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Capitoline Wolf" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.08 Carats of Rubies. This Pendant has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Nouveau 1.20 Inch Brooch Diamond 0.30 Carat Platinum Gold Pearl Ruby
Located in New York, NY
-Worthy: Presented in an elegant jewelry box, our Vintage Art Nouveau Brooch makes a thoughtful and
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Ruby and Diamond Ring, ca. 1900s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby and Diamond Ring, ca. 1900s A beautiful Art Nouveau ring
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Art Nouveau ring is designed as a stylized flower and stylized leaves. The flower is
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Antique 1890s European Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Open Scroll Floral Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch, a
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Griffon Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Art Nouveau charm pendant designed as a curled up griffon with a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Liberty Italian 18K Gold Silver Ruby Aquamarine Ring, C 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Florentine jewellery art is set with a large round cut natural aquamarine framed by a delicate hand-pierced
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Aquamarine, Silver, 18k Gold

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s. It has
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby Pearl Art Nouveau Maiden Flower Woman Goddess Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Nouveau Pendant in the form of a maiden woman in a field of flowers
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Ruby Garnet Pearl Basse-Taille 14 Karat Dragonfly Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by flush set round cut ruby eyes and demantoid garnet body. Transparent bright red and green in color
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Demantoid 14 Karat Gold Bee Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bee motif appliqué with a cushion cut ruby body Weighing approximately 1.70 carats - transparent
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pear Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Peridots or Aquamarines. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Stick Brooch Gold 585 Rubies 0.30 ct Diamonds 0.20 ct Vienna c. 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Stick Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds. Gold (14 ct / 585) / Diamonds (vintage
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style 0.10 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Rubies. All our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Black Diamond Amethyst Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Bees Cufflinks
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. These Cufflinks have 2.00 Carats of Natural Amethysts. These Cufflinks have 0.08 Carats of Rubies
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Art Nouveau Jewelry Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau jewelry ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 763 vintage editions and 312 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art nouveau jewelry ruby may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art nouveau jewelry ruby over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Malpani Jewels and Fabio Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art nouveau jewelry ruby, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Jewelry Ruby?

Prices for an art nouveau jewelry ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $154 and can go as high as $240,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,265.

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 Jewelry Ruby
  • 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.