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Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Located in Milford, DE
Fabulous bakelite pin in vintage apple green. A sophisticated art-nouveau inspired design, accented
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Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Carved Pin
Located in Banbury, GB
A very unusual Art Nouveau pin in 18ct gold that was made circa 1890-1910 in France. It is a
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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18k Gold

1895 Art Nouveau Diamond and Peridot Enamel and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Bee Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Insect Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Nouveau Bee pin brooch clip made in 18 karat gold and featuring colored gemstones and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Gold Plated Hat Pin
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau ornate gold plated hat pin with a lovely rectangular top featuring floral and swirl
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Tie Pin Stick Pin Sapphire 14 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau tie pin has been handcrafted out of 14 karat yellow gold. The strong and
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin circa 1900 USA. Made in the jewelry hub of Newark NY with 14K
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
W 0.5 in L 2.65 in
French 18 karat yellow gold stick pin - Antique Victorian brooch - Hermes jewel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Art Nouveau pin depicting Hermes, also called Mercury. He was the
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Stickpin Tie Pin Square Cut Amethyst Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau stickpin was created out of 10K gold around 1900. The head of the pin is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Hair Pin Hair Ornament Garnet Horn Silver Gilt
Located in Munich, Bavaria
sizes, the garnet set ends of the ribbons are riveted to the pin made out of horn, they are following
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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Garnet, Silver

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

Victorian Art Nouveau Extra Long Silver Globe Hat Pin with Brass Details, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
adorned with Art Nouveau brass details to create accessory worthy of standing on its own. 9 ¼” hat pin
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Brass

Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
, nature-inspired aesthetics of the Art Nouveau period. The brooch measures 3 inches by 1 3/4 inches and
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
resemble a berry. An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era. Marked on frame and pin
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amethyst

10KT Art Nouveau Coral and Diamond Pin
Located in Lynchburg, VA
early 20th century styled during the Art Nouveau Period. It is set in 10-karat gold with roughly 0.40
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Snake Venetian glass serpent Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning detailing on this brooch with 2 snakes wrapping around the center Glass stone with floral detailing. It measures 2.04 inches / 51.82 mm x 2.42 inches / 61.67mm wide. This is...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Gold Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1900s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage art nouveau circa 1900s Profile of a women brooch pin. Lovely lady in a bonnet. You can
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Portrait Pin Girl Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late Victorian Gibson girl portrait pin captures the iconic elegance of the Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Estate Art Nouveau Platinum Floral Bouquet Pin With Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our Estate Art Nouveau Platinum Flower Pin adorned with 6.76 carats of G
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Art Nouveau Opal Set Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
pin was made by esteemed jewellers, Tiffany & Company. The 18 karat yellow gold mount has been set
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Nouveau Trembler Spring Hat Pin with Pink Molded Glass Flower, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
½” molded pink glass stone flower center with brass Art Nouveau “petals” atop a trembler spring to create an
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Silver, Brass

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

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch with Snake Motif
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
the Victorian and Art Nouveau periods. At its center, a faceted lipstick-red glass cabochon is
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau stick pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a devil's mask. Set with small
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
This Jabot has been inspired by the Lyre birds tail feathers creating this stunning jewel.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, Gold

Art Nouveau Sterling silver Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Art Nouveau Brooch/ Pendant. Double duty, wear as a Pin or as a pendant with great Floral
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Nouveau Brass Opaline Molded Glass Flower Hat Pin with Crystals, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau style Green Agate brooch / pin “De´Medici Bijoux”
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful handcrafted brooch in the Art Nouveau style, made of silver in the Art Nouveau style
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

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Agate, Silver

Estate Art Nouveau Era 14KT Yellow Gold Heart Portrait Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Art Nouveau Era 14KT Yellow Gold Heart Pin featuring a porcelain portrait of a couple. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond "Dogwood" Flower Pin/Pendant
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. Pin/Pendant weighs 9.92 grams. Excellent condition Circa: 1895 - 1910 Art Nouveau Era Wear
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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14k Gold

French Art Nouveau Poppy Flower Scarf Brooch Pin Silver Antique, 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS FRENCH ART NOUVEAU SCARF PIN BROOCH IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL OPEN WORK
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Silver

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, enamel face design with diamond detail. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Measurements: total length is 3", the face is L11/16" x W3/8".
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Enamel Gold Flower Stick Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
surrounded by a knotted double gold wire covered in black enamel. the pin has been made around 1890-1900.
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Openwork Woman Profile Convertible Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Lovely Art Nouveau sterling silver pendant and brooch featuring the profile of a woman. She is
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 18k/ Sterling Silver Diamond and Ruby Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous lavalier pendant from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! This lovely piece is crafted in 18k
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Moth Brooch Pin with extraordinary
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The pin is slightly bent at its tip
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1900. Each brooch pin has a picture inside. A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

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Ormolu

Early Marius Hammer Labradorite Flower Brooch Pin Norway Silver Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is the gorgeous early Marius Hammer Art Nouveau silver pin brooch in the form of a flower set
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Labradorite, Silver

Art Nouveau 2-Tone Abstract 3D Sphere Brooch Pin 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau 2-Tone Abstract 3D Sphere Brooch Pin 18k Gold. Signed AEL. Beautiful two tone brooch
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond & Gradient Lavender Enamel Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Hook Closure Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Original finish & patina
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin - United States - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold and pearl stick pin - featuring a flowing stylized floral design set
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin Gold Stunning
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular iris flower brooch dating to the Art Nouveau period. The iris is composed of fine
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Crystal Flower Pin Pendant in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1.25" (inches) Discover the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this stunning vintage pin
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Crystal

18k Art Nouveau brooch - Late Victorian jewelry - Floral Napoleon III pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
but spectro tested for 18k gold. We love this wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
with a C closure and a long pin typical of late nineteenth century, since clothing was fabricated in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Cabochon Garnet Pin
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
beautiful condition. 14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Cabochon Garnet Pin  Gram weight: 4.88 grams Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

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

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - antique square
Located in Antwerp, BE
wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted during the late Napoleon III era in Europe. We love the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Nouveau Small Pin Board in Navy Blue & Brass Frame by All The Way To Paris
By All The Way To Paris, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau small pin board in navy blue & brass frame by All The Way To Paris The foam and textiles
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern More Asian Art, Objects and ...

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Brass

Nouveau Large Pin Board in Rouge Noir & Brass Frame by All The Way To Paris
By All The Way To Paris, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau large pin board in rouge noir & brass frame by All The Way To Paris The foam and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern More Asian Art, Objects and ...

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Brass

Nouveau Medium Pin Board in Oyster Grey & Brass Frame by All The Way To Paris
By Please Wait to be Seated, All The Way To Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau medium pin board in oyster grey & brass frame by All The Way To Paris The foam and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern More Asian Art, Objects and ...

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Brass

Nouveau Medium Pin Board in Navy Blue & Brass Frame by All The Way To Paris
By Please Wait to be Seated, All The Way To Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau medium pin board in navy blue & brass frame by All The Way To Paris The foam and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Materials

Brass

Nouveau Large Pin Board in Navy Blue & Brass Frame by All The Way To Paris
By All The Way To Paris, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nouveau large pin board in navy blue & brass frame by All The Way To Paris The foam and textiles
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern More Asian Art, Objects and ...

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Brass

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

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

Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite Art Nouveau stick pin, embodying the elegance of fine
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

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Art Nouveau Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 211 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an art nouveau pin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau pin from Krementz & Co, Georg Jensen and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau pin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 68, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an art nouveau pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 93 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Pin?

The price for an art nouveau pin starts at $95 and tops out at $75,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,285.

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 Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Art Nouveau ended primarily due to world events. When World War I broke out in 1914, artistic production was largely halted in order to free up materials for manufacturing equipment for the war effort. By the time the 1919 Treaty of Versailles brought about the end of the war, interest in Art Nouveau had waned. Designers and artists became interested in new forms and styles, such as Art Deco. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    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, 2024
    No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Art Nouveau furniture, first try to locate a maker's mark on the piece. You can then use it to research the maker with the help of information published in trusted online resources. Some makers, such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé, are well-known for their Art Nouveau furnishings. If you determine that a maker identified with Art Nouveau produced your piece, it likely reflects the movement's characteristics, especially if it was made during the late 19th or early 20th centuries. You can also look for common features of Art Nouveau furniture, such as sinuous, organic and flowing lines; forms that mimic flowers and plant life; decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals and the use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with the identification process. Shop a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs.