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Art Nouveau Three Natural Turquoise Rings
Located in Geneva, CH
Those Three Natural Turquoise cabochon are each one mounted on brass engraved Art Nouveau rings
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Brass

Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
I encourage you to enlarge a photo and look closely at the gold engraving on this Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A turquoises and yellow gold ring in the shape form with turquoise cabochons. Frame in worked 18K
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Georg JensenPendant Necklace Silver Turquoise Horn Leaves
By Georg Jensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking Art Nouveau pendant has been designed by Georg Jensen, Denmark. This unusual jewel
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold 8mm Turquoise Detailed Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Thickness: 9mm (not including the pin) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Mark on clasp. Pin slightly loose
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
is made out of metal and set with different size turquoises in cabochon cut and embellished with
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
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H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop "Acorn" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoises. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Turquoise & Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Nouveau turquoise and seed pearl brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Turquoise & Baroque Pearl Brooch, 14K Gold, Signed, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold brooch/pin with a 'bloomed' gold finish - hand made featuring organic
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schumann's Sons Art Nouveau Enamel, Scarab, and Turquoise
Located in Boston, MA
An art nouveau period enameled floral motif bracelet set with ancient scarabs, and cabochons of
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Vintage 1910s Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Enamel

Art Nouveau Antique Turquoise Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic piece for the Art Nouveau era in the early 1900’s, this sweet bracelet features 4 pieces
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Antique 1890s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Turquoise Diamond Pendant Silver in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1901 – 1915
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful antique Art Nouveau pendant from the Edwardian era decorated with glistening old cut
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Silver, Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Horses Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
or White Gold. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise and Enamel. These Earrings are inspired by Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Necklace Turquoise 14k Yellow Gold 16.5" Watch Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Art Nouveau watch chain necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Turquoise and Diamond Floral Motif Ring in Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau turquoise and rose-cut diamond ring of foliate berry design, in 18k gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 30.00 Carats Natural Handcut Turquoise. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1.15 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Ring has a Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise. This Ring is available also with a central Natural Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
2.20 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Turquoise Handcrafted Horses Enamel Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Silver Turquoise & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By JEWELICK
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✧ Tanzanite, Turquoise ✦ Approx. Diamond Weight : 0.65 ✦ Approx. Silver Weight : 6.67 ✦ Approx. Gross Weight
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2010s Indian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Turquoise, Diamond, Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
16.00 Carats (3.20 Grams) Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise. This Ring is available also with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Horse Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Turquoise and Enamel. These earrings are part of the animal collection, the result of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
11.50 Carats of Natural Cabochon Cut Turquoise. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Emerald Turquoise Aquamarine Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop "Horses" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Turquoise. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Turquoise and Pearl Lavalier Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold , turquoise and pearl lavalier style necklace displaying 2 oval form
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Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 6.00 Carats Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise. Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Turquoise and Enamel. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Citrine Turquoise Tourmaline Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
) of Natural Turquoise. This Necklace has 2.50 Carats (Circa) of Natural Green Tourmaline. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoise and Enamel. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, S...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx Turquoise Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have also Turquoise. These Earrings are available also in a bigger version. These
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Turquoise. These Earrings are inspired by Art Nouveau. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
designed by Luigi Ferrara in our own workshop in Italy. These Earrings have also Handcut Turquoise Paste
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoise. These Earrings are available also with different stones. These Earrings have also their matching
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Ster...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Yellow Gold Butterfly Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoise. These Earrings are available also with different stones. These Earrings have also their matching
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

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Turquoise, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Ster...

Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Sleeping Beauty Art Nouveau style wedding ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Turquoise gemstone origin - USA gem size is 0.12 x 0.16 x 0.24 in / 3 x 4
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2010s German Artist Solitaire Rings

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Turquoise, Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also Natural Handcut Turquoise. These Earrings are also available in Lapis Lazuli
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Ceramic (White Ring) and Turquoise. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Turquoise Silver Pendant Art Nouveau style Cabochon Cyan Blue Wife gift ideas
Located in Berlin, DE
An Art Nouveau style silver pendant with natural Turquoise turquoise origin - Nishapur pendant
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2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Jill Garber Antique Art Nouveau Mucha Goddess Portrait Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
this cuff bracelet a hypnotic, true Bohemian treasure ! • Antique nineteenth century Art Nouveau hand
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2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
designed by Luigi Ferrara in our own workshop in Italy. These Earrings have also Handcut Turquoise Paste
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Coral Turquoise Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Peridots. These Earrings have Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Turquoise. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

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Turquoise, Peridot, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau Handcrafted Turquoise Emerald Yellow Gold "Octopus" Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Turquoise and Enamel. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Turquoise Yellow Gold "Moon" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Cabochon Cut Emeralds. These Earrings have also Natural Turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Y...

Vintage Art Nouveau Baroque Pearl and Turquoise Necklace 10K Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
" Stamped: "10K" Gemstones: Turquoise and baroque pearl Condition: Preowned, excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Jewelry Box "The Hunt", 1910s, Silvered, Art Nouveau, Iron Craftmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique jewelry box with fine depictions of hunting themes and forest animals. Heavy
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Krementz Turquoise, Mine Cut Diamond, and Pearl Pendant Brooch in 14
Located in Boston, MA
An art nouveau period pendant which converts into a brooch or a lapel watch holder by Krementz
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise

Art Nouveau Silver Cross Pendant with Turkuoises and Moonstones
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe about 1925. Silver set cross shaped. With 6 oval turquoises and 14 round moonstones. With
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver

Romantic Antique French Art Nouveau Jewelry Box in Burl Wood & Floral Inlay 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & rare! This French Art Nouveau Jewelry box made from Burl wood with floral inlay
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin. Lovely detailed enamel work on the wings with ruby glass eyes
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
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Moonstone Turquoise Pin Brooch Original Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Moonstone Turquoise Pin Brooch in its Original Box. Remarkable antique pin. The circular shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Turquoise

Vintage 14k Turquoise Flower Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
turquoise. Measurements: 1 by 1 5/8 inches Marks: 14K Condition: Excellent
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Floral Brooch 18K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Elevate your style with this alluring 18K Vintage Turquoise Floral Brooch, hallmarked with the
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Nouveau brooch is with openwork flowers decoration. At each end, the foliage is enamelled turquoise and
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Turquoise and Diamond Silver Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver "Gresha" signature ring with a cushion cut turquoise weighing 4.05cts. and 26 round diamonds
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2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Topaz And Pearl Pendant
Located in Portland, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau lavalier 9ct gold pendant decorated with two round topaz stones together
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Gold

Finely Chiselled with Cabochons Turquoises Gold Needle Box 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
-karat gold needle box, adorned with magnificent turquoise cabochons and delicate floral decorations
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise Coral Enamel Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Chinese brooch is gold vermeil over silver. It features a beautiful turquoise stone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver

Turquoise and Yellow Gold 18k Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold necklace set by cabochon-cut turquoise (not tested). Length: 42.80 centimeters
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

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Art Nouveau Jewelry Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau jewelry turquoise you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 110 antique edition and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau jewelry turquoise among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art nouveau jewelry turquoise has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Intini Jewels and Jill Garber are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our art nouveau jewelry turquoise for sale are for women, but there are 78 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Jewelry Turquoise?

On average, an art nouveau jewelry turquoise at 1stDibs sells for $2,119, while they’re typically $56 on the low end and $64,996 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 Jewelry Turquoise
  • 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.