Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Medusa Face Gold and Gemstones Watch Pendant.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Brooch/Watch Holder
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous Art Nouveau watch holder pin was made in 14k yellow gold with both seed pearls and diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Touchon & Co. Art Nouveau Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Touchon & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 48mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...
Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Plique à Jour Enamel Watch In 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Plique à Jour watch This is a very fine miniature brooch-pendant-watch, created in Genève Switzerland during the Art Nouveau period, between 1890-1900.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Rare Russian 14k pocket gold watch chain with total gold weight of 12 grams pendant is 8.5cm length decorated with natural seed pearls and turquoise and chain is 50cm length ...
14k Gold
Lorett-Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lorett Corletto Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts an 18K/750 white gold round case with beige color dial that has stick “numerals” and color hour/minute hands. An acrylic mate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera Horse Watch 18K Yellow Gold Quartz
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Carrera y Carrera Horse Watch 18K Yellow Gold Quartz This Carrera y Carrera watch features a round case in 18k yellow gold, defined by sculpted opposing horse heads that form the l...
18k Gold
Antique Swiss Silver & Guilloché Enamel Pendant/ Fob Watch, c.1890
Located in Portland, England
An exquisite antique Swiss guilloché enamel pendant/ fob watch with a ribbon brooch is dating to the late 19th century. The watch is made in a solid silver case (0.935 standard), bea...
Silver, Enamel
Leather Cuff Watch in 18kt. Gold with Rose Cut Diamond Bezel
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Leather Cuff Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Custom Made METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Diameter 10mm MOVEMENT / ...
Hermes Faubourg Joaillerie watch white gold and diamonds
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Diamond-set white gold watch, quartz movement, diamond-set white gold dial, bracelet in diamond-set white gold. 18ct White Gold Diamond-set white gold case, 16 mm, set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1890's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windin...
J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1890's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windin...
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral and Initials Engraving 1900s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1901 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
A. Lange & Sohne. A Rare Rose Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Most of the watches were made in 14ct gold. The dial is also unusual as it embraces the Art Nouveau era.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique French Pocket Watch, Circa 1900s, 18K Gold, Old Cut Diamond
Located in Upland, CA
About This Watch: This cherished French pin set pocket watch from the early 1900s showcases an ovalish old cut diamond set in warm, slightly bloomed 18KT gold. Its face is marked wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1911 Silver Hamilton Open Face Pocket Watch with 17 Jewels
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Hamilton open face Pocket Watch - Manufacturer Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania -Movement Serial Number: 679688 - Mar 1, 1911 - Size: 18s - Jewels: 17j Jewel Setting: Scre...
Silver
Breguet Yellow Gold Pin Set Manual Wind Watch, circa 1900's
By Breguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breguet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Pin Setting METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 37mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1900's MOVEMENT / ...
18k Gold
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States.
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Pocket Watch with three lids. Made of 14 ct slight red gold, with eight diamonds (= 0,40 ct in total) decorating the clockface covering lid, all ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$364Sale Price|47% Off
Pequignet French gold-plated Black quartz wristwatch, vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Elegant and timeless French watch from the prestigious fine watchmaking house Pequignet Pequignet - Gold-Plated Quartz Watch - CASE: Good condition, glass in very good condition. - B...
Gold Plate
Crown Yellow Gold Filled Campaign Style from 1920's with Original Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with a unique hand made Sterling Gilt Art Nouveau Buckle Crown Watch Co. was a grade of pocket watch movements manufactured by New York Standard.
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Amethyst, Pearl & Enamel Brooch, Watch Pin, 14K
Located in Upland, CA
About This Brooch: This antique Art Nouveau brooch features a stunning amethyst and an old European cut diamond, adorned with iridescent enamel.
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Watch Holder/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful floral watch holder is made in 18k yellow gold with an old mine cut diamond and comes from the Art Nouveau period.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold 12.5" Dot Bar Link Pocket Dog Clip Watch Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.6 Grams Chain Type: Dot Detail Bar link chain Chain Length: 12.5 Inches Chain Thickness: 1.1mm Link Width: 2.6mm Clasp: Spring Ring & ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Gold Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Statement Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% g...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Watch Link Leaf Interlocked Satin Collar Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Unisex Satin Matte Leaf Watch Link Interlocked Chunky Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Chain Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratch or colour l...
Gold Plate
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 10k Yellow Gold Spinning Carnelian Watch Fab Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our extraordinary 10K yellow gold Spinning Carnelian Watch Fab Pendant. This exquisite pendant showcases a beautiful carnelian stone that spins within an intr...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace, 14.24 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. watch pendant epitomizes the luxury of turn-of-the-century jewelry from this renowned maker. The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meti...
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique White Gold Diamond Ring Watch Circa 1890's
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this unique timepiece seamlessly blends jewellery and horology, making it an exceptional collector's item. At its heart, the ring showcases a ma...
Diamond, White Gold
One of a Kind "Watch" Carved Black Diamond Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A 7.11 carat black diamond which has a watch carved on it has been accented with 0.47 carat of white brilliant round diamond. The diamond is very unique and it makes the ring one of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Nouveau 4- Panel Relief Soldier Design Sterling Silver Watch Fob
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage Art Nouveau watch fob features four Sterling Silver panels which each have a relief of a soldier's head.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$7,950
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Demi Hunter Lapel Watch
Located in McLean, VA
This 18 kt. yellow gold Art Nouveau Demi Hunter lapel watch hangs from an original Art Nouveau watch hanger which is set with one old European cut diamond weighing approximately .05 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,200
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Girard- Perragux 18K Gold Pendant Watch
By Girard Perragaux
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful antique art nouveau ladies hunter case pendant watch c.1900.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Omega Ladies Gold Diamond Mechanical movement Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Omega 18k yellow gold ladies pocket watch set with old mine cut diamond. Mechanical movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,300
Swiss, Gold Opal Art Nouveau Openface Pendant
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Swiss, very attractive 18k yellow gold & opal art nouveau openface keyless lever pendant watch unsigned, Cuvette No. 79'176, Circa 1900 Gilt-finished lever movement, bi-met...
Unavailable|$4,250
Election Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in McLean, VA
18 Kt. yellow gold Election pocket watch enameled on one side with horse and woman. Enameling is embellished with gold flower motif. Face side is also framed with flower motif and ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$275
1916 Elgin Gold-Filled Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial including cobalt blue hands. Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on reverse of case. Black numbers. Case se...
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$430
1897 Waltham Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 6S
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial including blue hands and dedicated second dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case with "M" initial on ...
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$600
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Yellow gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black n...
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$600
1926 Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with champagne colored dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case and initials "SK...
Gold-filled
1910's Waltham Gold-Filled Antique Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 16
By Waltham
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Waltham pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers and markers...
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$575
1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with white dial. Blue hands and a dedicated seconds dial. Gold-filled case with intricate hand-etched design on case. Black numbers and markers. ...
Gold-filled
1890 Gold Pocket Watch, Engraved Rowe Brothers, Chicago, with the Original Box
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique gold pocket watch engraved Rowe Brothers , Chicago 1890 "Susan Cook, June 25, 1890. " with the original box. Pristine working condition.
18k Gold
1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1906 Tiffany signed pocket watch in working order with marks. Measures W: 2.7cm H: 3.3cm D:0.86cm Weight: 17.6g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$30,438
A. Lange & Söhne Rose Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Dead Beat Seconds
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A. Lange & Söhne Taschenuhr Very rare seconde morte complication Case 18k rose gold Movement Gilt 3/4 plate, seconde morte (dead beat seconds), manual wind Dial Perfect...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Charm Fob c1870 750 Purity Twist Detailed
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 18CT SOLID GOLD TWIST DESIGN POCKETWATCH KEY DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold Style: Art Nouveau style twist decoration pocket watch key...
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,000
Baume & Mercier Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Quartz Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage Baume & Mercier 18K gold & diamond dress watch. 64 diamonds 0.54 cts ladies quartz watch.
Unavailable|$11,414
Cartier x Piaget guilloche dial with clasp
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cartier Piaget from the 1960's with it's original deployment clasp, in very good condition has been serviced by Cartier.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$33,989
Franck Muller 6850 QPE 46X34 Perpetual Calendar Rare Blue Dial Complete
By Franck Muller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perpetual Calendar**: This timepiece features a perpetual calendar, a highly intricate and sought-after complication in the world of horology. It not only accurately tracks the day, ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,400
Rado 2.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Stem Wind Wristwatch
By RADO
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Vintage Rado Ladies Diamond and Platinum Dress Watch Two carets of diamonds encrusting in a superb nouveau style platinum watch.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$45,000
Antique Clock Watch Ring by Brédillard
Located in Chicago, IL
WATCH RING BY BRÉDILLARD France, Paris, c. 1900-1910 Gold, diamonds and green enamel Weight 11.6 gr., US size 6.5, UK size N This gold ring is composed of a hoop with square section...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
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.
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.
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.
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.