Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant.
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
CHARLES BOUTET DE MONVEL Symbolist Serpent Ring
Located in London, GB
The Hooded Cobras are clutching a blue green cabochon 'World'. The crystal is a natural amalgam of malachite and lapis lazuli, long considered to have Metaphysical and Healing Prop...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold
Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Gold Bat Maiden Ring
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 6 ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Iris Antique Art Nouveau Silver Locket Mirror French Jewelry 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
French Art Nouveau Silver Locket with mirror locket measurements - 0.75 х 1.73 х 2.05 in / 19 х 44 х 52 mm weight - 14.63 grams
Silver, Sterling Silver
“Antique Art Nouveau Gold-Topped Silver Pendant Brooch with Emeralds”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pendant and brooch in art nouveau style gold topped with silver centered with 1 green brazelian emerald flanked with rose cut diamonds and smaller green emeralds pendant mess...
Art Nouveau Enamel Garnet Butterfly Moth Insect Pendant Necklace Rare 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite enamel wings, with a fine Bohemian Garnet body ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Enamel
Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 46...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Pendant Necklace with Pearls & Diamonds, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A unique 18K Gold Pendant Necklace takes its inspiration from the great Art Nouveau designs with a twist of Asian influence. Incorporating Pearls, Diamonds, fine colored Enamel. 18...
18k Gold, Enamel
Scandanavian Art Nouveau Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely enamel pendant from the art nouveau period. Scandanavian in origin with iris floral motif and set in sterling silver. Matching detachable chain has enamelled links to match. Sterling SilverCategoryEarly 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pendant of gilt silver set with amythest and emerald pastes and mother of pearl stones. Articulated drops and lovely quality. Late 19th Century.
Excellent condition
Sterling Silver
Antique c.1900 Jugendstil Silver and Paste Pendant
Located in Wilmslow, England
This lovely pendant was created in c.1900, most likely in Austria or Germany. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of ageing to the silver and a couple of the stones. This...
Silver
$225
H 1 in D 1.75 in L 19 in
LB offers Vintage SS Enamel Bird Brooch Crystals Marcasite Venetian Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a handmade necklace with a delicate centerpiece of a vintage Sterling Silver, Enamel and Marcasite small brooch. Vintage blue faceted teardrop crystals...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau c.1900 Antique Glass Cabochon Brooch / Pendant
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant brooch features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design and dates from c.1900. Condition Report: Very Good - A little darkening to the metal in a couple of small a...
Base Metal
$1,595
H 2 in W 1.75 in Dm 1.75 in L 18 in
Art Nouveau George Steere Swan Phoenix Bird Locket Necklace Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU -BELLE EPOQUE LARGE PICTURE LOCKET NECKLACE MADE BY GEORGE STEERE OF RHODE ISLAND (SIGNED GNS) WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY IMAGE OF TWO...
Gold-filled
Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and platinum necklace composed of a horizontal openwork oval pendant with a central urn decorated in stripes of green plique-a-jour enamel and bordered with single rows...
Diamond
$172Sale Price|50% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 2 in L 18 in
LB Stunning Mother of Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver vintage Brooch necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A Stunning Large Mother of Pearl carved Pendant with Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Flamingo Brooch is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux. A beautiful vintage Paua shell earring ...
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$136Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in L 21 in
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, vintage marcasite and silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Art Nouveau brooch with a vintage cowboy boot charm, necklace.The sterling and marcasite brooch is forming a stunning pendant with the ad...
Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
André Rambour French Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant by André Rambour. The pendant is designed as a maiden within an enamel iris which is suspended by fancy link chain and enameled ...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Mikimoto Silver White Baroque South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Mikimoto baroque south sea cultured pearl necklace with long silver white high lustre pearls with beautiful blue overtones and 18k white gold hammered catch 25 south sea baroque pe...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$99,445
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 50.00 carats. Made in France Circa late 1800s 17 inches long Comes in its original box.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant Description: This elegant pendant features a GIA certified pear brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.01 carats, suspended in a finely c...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Base Metal
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Brazilian Aquamarine Necklace
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
This extraordinary and sophisticated piece is part of Lyla’s Bow, the first collection designed by Vania Leles. This is a timeless piece, a must have for jewellery lovers, and the pe...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold "Bocca della Verità" Carved Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking Victorian ring centers on a finely carved rhodolite garnet depicting the Bocca della Verità, or “Mouth of Truth,” a motif rooted in ancient Roman legend and revived in ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
$12,538
H 1.78 in W 3.35 in L 14.97 in
1950s Platinum Necklace with Old-Cut Diamonds and Natural Sapphires
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 1950s necklace in finely crafted platinum, showcasing exceptional workmanship. The piece is adorned with old-cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.7 ct and natural sapphires of ab...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 00's Iconic Draped Satin Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's iconic draped satin corset by Vivienne Westwood. Zipper and button closure on the back. The composition is 81% polyamide and 19% elastane.
$5,367
W 1.28 in L 1.45 in
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Six Point Star Brooch, With Rays Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond six point star brooch, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set with old-cut di...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Emilio Jewelry Certified 19.79 Carat No Heat Spinel Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a pair of gorgeous natural no heat untreated Spinels weighing almost 20 carats. The color and crystal are exceptional. The spinels are also exceptionally clean. Hand made ...
Spinel
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brooch with Emerald and Diamond in 18K Gold and Silver.
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite expression of timeless elegance, this antique flower brooch is a true collector's treasure. At its heart lies a captivating 6 - carat emerald, its rich green hue evoking...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro 39ct Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This conspicuous diamond necklace is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 69 grams and measuring 45cm (17 3/4'') long. Depicting 13 genuine large round brilliant cut diamonds we...
Diamond, 18k Gold
87.70 Carat GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind all GIA Certified Asscher Cut Diamond Bracelet. 87.70 Carats of asscher cut diamonds, each accompanied by GIA reports. Please contact Diana M. Jewels for more inform...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.
Aside from his iconic commercial prints, the Czech artist endeavored to make works that spoke to the soul.
From vibrant to subtle, elegant to cheeky, enamel jewelry encompasses a wide range of colors and styles, and there are almost as many techniques for creating these distinctive pieces.
The first art and design movement of the 20th century was all about celebrating beauty of women and nature.