Swimming Medal Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Olympic Circa 1910 Rare Swimmer
Located in New York, NY
THE MODELING OF THE SWIMMER IN THE WATER IS EXTRAORDINARY AND EXHIBITS STUNNING ART NOUVEAU DESIGN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SWIMMING MEDAL.
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Art Nouveau Medal
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Swimming Medal Medallion Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 33.40mm (1.31") Height: 33.90mm (1.33") (not including the bail), 37.20mm (1.46") (including the bail) Thickness: 2.70mm (approx.) Condition: Antique Art Nouveau piece with or...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Arnault Art Nouveau French Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold oval charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary as the Madonna and Child within an Art Nouveau style frame with roses.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 10k Gold Medal Badge Crest Eagle Clutching Sword Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
INCREDIBLY DETAILED EAGLE - VERY REALISTIC! MUST SEE! –Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Cultured Seed Pearl - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color Material: 10k Solid Yellow Gold wit...
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Bronze Angel Medal Necklace with Ruby Drop, 21 Inches
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The work draws on Victorian iconography and ancient symbols and treats jewelry as a modern talisman, contemporary relic, spiritual protection, alignment and healing. Materials: Bron...
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Jill Garber French Art Nouveau Angel Medal Cuff Bracelet with Praisiolite
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
A heavenly creation with a true and timeless Bohemian essence. • Antique Art Nouveau Angel Medal signed LEIJEL • Natural Green Quartz • Natural Mother of Pearl • Handcrafted in ster...
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2010s American Baroque Cuff Bracelets
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Quartz, Sterling Silver
French Rasumny Virgin Mary Miraculous Medal 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Miraculous Medal. The round medal depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a globe, crushing a serpent beneath her feet w...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895
Located in London, GB
Medal jewels, imitating ancient Greek and Roman medals and coins, was a branch of the Art Nouveau jewellery movement.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a religious medal depicting the Virgin Mary holding a sheaf of lilies surrounded by laurel leaves, detailing the words R...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Rasumny Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal by Felix Rasumny depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river. The reverse depicts a sheaf of lilie...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18K Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant Signed C. Charles
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
This exquisite vintage French devotional pendant is a remarkable work of religious art, bearing the prestigious signature of the renowned French medalist C. Charles. Masterfully craf...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique French Virgin Mary 18K Rose Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a radiating sunburst behind her and a scalloped edge. The reverse engraved...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo. Signed E. Dropsy. The reverse with a sheaf of lilies, and eng...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vernon Saint Joan of Arc 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of Joan of Arc in armour to one side praying, the words 'Sancta Johanna D'Arc'. To the rever...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Jampolsky Virgin Mary Communion 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as a round yellow gold medal depicting the Virgin Mary facing left with a halo, looking at the holy communion chalice and...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mazzoni 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Religious Saint Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm religious pendant designed as a round medal depicting Saint Therese with a halo holding roses and a crucifix within a trefoil gothic design ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Brandt 18K Yellow Gold St Therese Religious Saint Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm religious pendant designed as an oval medal depicting Saint Therese with a halo with the phrase 'SANCTA THERESE DE L'ENFANT JESUS' (Saint Th...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant Charm
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo and a polished surround. Signed E. Dropsy. Stamped with the eagle’s head for Fre...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Madonna and Child with halos. The reverse with a sheaf of lilies and engraved 'Gerard...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Emile Dropsy Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a halo. Signed E. Dropsy for Emile Dropsy. The reverse with an arched...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Dropsy Baptism Angel Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a pair of angels holding a child over a baptismal font in the process of baptism under the holy dove. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Rasumny Saint Joseph Jesus Christ 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal by Felix Rasumny depicting Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus Christ in his arms, with one hand holding a sheaf...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French First Communion Chalice 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as a rose gold medal depicting a yellow gold holy chalice or goblet with a white gold communion wafer above, radiating light to ce...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique French Emile Monier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Pendant Medal
By Emile Monier
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Monier depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary with a sheaf of lilies and with a blossom wreath on he...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Emile Monier Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Medal
By Emile Monier
Located in London, GB
An antique French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Monier depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary with a sheaf of lilies and with a blossom wreath on he...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Tricard Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Oval Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo. Signed Tricard. Tested for 18 karat gold with an unknown French maker's...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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French Dropsy Baptism Angel Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a pair of angels holding a child over a baptismal font in the process of baptism under the holy dove. ...
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French Sacred Heart Madonna and Child 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
By Emile Monier
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting Jesus Christ holding the Sacred Heart with the phrase 'Voici Le Coeur Qui A Tant Aime Les Hommes' (Beh...
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French Arnault Madonna and Child Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Madonna and Child holding a pair of devotional scapulars to one side. The other side depicts...
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French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18K White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) white gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl cameo medal depicting Rafael’s cherub within a white gold frame encircled by 45 natural white seed pear...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 18k Gold Grape Cluster Pendant – French Artisan Medal with Vine Leaf Mot
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
Charming vintage 18k yellow gold pendant in the shape of a grape cluster with finely detailed vine leaves. Handcrafted by a French artisan and bearing both the eagle head hallmark an...
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Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Antiquity Hand Knotted Medals Necklace
By Shannon Koszyk
Located in Seattle, WA
White turquoise or black onyx , 30" of hand knotted waxed cotton, long fringe, can be cut on preference. Sterling circle of antiquity Mary medal, bronze Mary Cross, Bronze Mary Meda...
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Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Ruby Art Nouveau Medal Silver Necklace Chunky Chain Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Art Nouveau Medal Silver Necklace Chunky Chain Choker Designer J Dauphin Length: 18 " ( 46 cm) Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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Art Nouveau French Medal Ruby Chain Necklace Silver Cross J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design of an Art Nouveau medal often incorporates sinuous, curvilinear shapes and intricate patterns.
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2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
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Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Silver Medal Choker Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Chain Necklace Ruby Silver Medal Choker Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin Designer J Dauphin 46 cm Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Antique Art Nouveau Blessed Virgin Mary Medal Pendant 18k Gold, French, 17.25mm
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Antique Art Nouveau Blessed Virgin Mary Medal Pendant 18k Gold, French, 17.25mm
Located in Orlando, FL
Antique Art Nouveau Madonna Medal – 18K Yellow Gold (French, c.1924) Specifications: Metal: 18K yellow gold Origin: French (eagle head hallmark on bail ring) Diameter: 17.25 mm (exc...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Becker Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Vierge De France Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
This beautiful medal from the Art Nouveau period is made in 18kt yellow gold and with navy blue, green and purple enamel, with the plique a jour technique.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Pearl Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Heritagem presents: This beautiful square shape medal, from the Art Nouveau period, is made in 18kt yellow gold with Plique à jour navy blue and green enamel.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Antique Art Nouveau Goddess Maia Medal Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Antique Art Nouveau Goddess Maia Medal Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
Finely detailed, this strikingly stunning and symbolic Art Nouveau pendant depicts Greek goddess, Maia.
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Silver Medal Choker Chain Necklace Ruby Art Nouveau Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Medal Ruby Art Nouveau Style on a Choker Chain made in goldplated brass Necklace Designer J Dauphin Length: 18 " ( 46 cm) Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immedia...
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Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
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Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1910. Religious piece is showing the Virgin Mary with a halo. Pendant is signed by Emile Dropsy. Can be a signif...
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Becker Art Nouveau Joan of Arc Plique a Jour Yellow Gold Enemal Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
The enamel is in very good condition. Circa: Art Nouveau Weight: 8,4gr Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Condition: Very Good Hallmarks: French, the eagle’s head Signature: BECKER Dimen...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby Medal Silver Chunky Chain Necklace Choker Art Nouveau Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Medal Silver Chunky Chain Necklace Choker Art Nouveau Style Designer J Dauphin Length: 18 " ( 46 cm) Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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Ruby Medal Chain Necklace Choker Silver Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Medal Chain Necklace Choker Silver Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin Designer J Dauphin Length: 18 " ( 46 cm) Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Ruby Art Nouveau Style Silver Medal Choker Chain Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Art Nouveau Style Silver Medal on a Gold Plated Brass Choker Chain Necklace Designer J Dauphin 46 cm Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Silver Medal Choker Chain Necklace Ruby Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Medal on a Gold Plated Brass Choker Chain Necklace with Ruby, Art Nouveau Style Designer J Dauphin 46 cm Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Ruby Silver Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Choker Art Nouveau Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Set Silver Medal on a Chunky Chain Necklace Choker 14 Karat Gold Plated Art Nouveau Style Designer J Dauphin 46 cm Long Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery
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French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Flowers Medal Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced and engraved medal depicting the Virgin Mary against a field of flowers and leaves. Stamped with the eagle's h...
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Antique Plique-a-Jour Virgin Mary Madonna Medal Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
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Antique Plique-a-Jour Virgin Mary Madonna Medal Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Madonna Pendant, 18K Gold with Rose Cut Diamonds (1927)... An exquisite early 20th-century devotional jewel depicting the Madonna in prayer, crafted in 18k...
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Medal of Love Pendant by Alphonse Augis 18k Gold Qu’hier Que demain France
By A. Augis
Located in Mārupe, LV
Alphonse Augis Vintage French Love Medal Pendant, 18k Gold, “Médaille d’Amour,” Symbol of Love, Romantic Gift, 1950s, French Jewelry, Collectible Piece This vintage French Love Meda...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Gold Enamel Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
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Dm 0.79 in L 1.15 in
Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Gold Enamel Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1910. Religious piece is showing the Virgin Mary with a halo made of colourful translucent plique-à-jour enamel. Pe...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Art Nouveau Gallic Rooster Pax Gallia Victrix Double Sided Pendant 18 k Gold
Located in Mārupe, LV
The medal is very decorative and framed in original Art Nouveau mounting.
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Augis Qu Hier Que Demain Love Medal Love Token 18 ct Gold
By A. Augis
Located in Mārupe, LV
Augis "Love Medal", "Médaille d'Amour" 18 ct gold pendant. The phrase "+ Qu'hier - Que Demain" is beautifully engraved on this pendant, bringing the message of Love. Let You to know ...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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French 1900s Antique Virgin Pearl Mother of Pearl Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Medal in 18 carats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. This beautiful medal is made of an engraved mother-of-pearl plate with a haloed virgin surrounded by a vegetal decoration. The m...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
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W 0.75 in D 0.07 in L 0.91 in
French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a praying figure under the holy dove with radiating rays representing the blessing of God. Signed F.Vernon. ...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Becker 18 Karat Gold Raphael's Cherub Rose Ivy Charm Pendant Medal
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W 0.87 in D 0.06 in L 1.23 in
French Becker 18 Karat Gold Raphael's Cherub Rose Ivy Charm Pendant Medal
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant medal designed by Edmond Henri Becker depicting Raphael's contemplative cherub against clouds to one side with a rose surrounded by ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Love Medal Pendant 18k Gold Qu’hier Que demain Diamonds Ruby
Located in Mārupe, LV
Antique French Charm Pendant, Love Medal, Médaille d’Amour, 18k Gold, Vintage Jewelry, Collectible French Jewelry, Romantic Gift, Wedding Jewelry, Unique Antique Pendant This antiqu...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Virgin Mary Frame Medal Charm Pendant
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French 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Virgin Mary Frame Medal Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a pierced and engraved medal depicting the Virgin Mary within a yellow and rose gold frame. Stamped with the eagle's hea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18K solid yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal with black enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely mother Mary charm. This French charm depicts a lovely hand engraved Virgin Mary which is enamelled with black enamel. This protecting medallion is crafted in ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Stud Set by Prosper d'Epinay de Briort
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and early stud set by the renown French Art Nouveau engraver of gold medal jewels and designer for Boucheron c1880, Comte Prosper d'Epinay De Briort.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
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18K gold Art Nouveau “Mars””March” medal pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare 18K gold medal from the Art Nouveau era. The medal pendant features “Mars”, which means “March” in French.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Art Nouveau 18K gold natural pearl lady snake medal pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
Discover the allure of a bygone era with this exquisite 18K gold pendant medal from the Art Nouveau era. At the heart of this pendant is a young lady, surrounded by a snake, showing...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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French Art Deco Era 18K Gold Angel Raphael Medal Pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful French work, 18K gold medal featuring the Angel Raphael. (“L’ange penseur de Raphael”). It is dated back to the 1930s, the Art Deco era. Angel is the symbol of ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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AUCOC Imposing French All Sterling Silver Vase 10 3/5" Art Nouveau Period
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AUCOC Imposing French All Sterling Silver Vase 10 3/5" Art Nouveau Period
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Lalique Would Become a later Defining face in the art nouveau movement. Gold Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris Silver Medal at the "Exposition des Produits de l'in...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
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Antique Gold and Enamel French Medal by PL DASSET
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Jewelry
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AUCOC French All Sterling Silver Dessert/Hors D'oeuvre Set 6 pc w/box Louis XVI Pattern
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
Lalique Would Become a later Defining face in the art nouveau movement. Gold Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris Silver Medal at the "Exposition des Produits de ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
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Art Nouveau Medal For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau medal for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 12 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau medal 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. An art nouveau medal from Edmond-Henri Becker, J DAUPHIN and Jill Garber — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau medal can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an art nouveau medal for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Medal?
The price for an art nouveau medal starts at $566 and tops out at $6,250 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,958.
A Close Look at Art Nouveau Jewelry
Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.
Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.
Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.
This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.
In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.
Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.
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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.
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Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
Questions About Art Nouveau Medal
What is Art Nouveau jewelry?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art 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.Where did Art Nouveau originate?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art 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.Why did Art Nouveau end?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Art 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.What is Art Nouveau furniture?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019Art 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, 2024Art 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024No 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.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Alphonse 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, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Art Deco favors geometric shapes and machine-age materials like chrome and cut glass, while Art Nouveau leans on flowing, organic lines.
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