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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

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
electronically tested for 14kt gold. Art Nouveau Jewelry Or the so called new art jewelry was created in
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Style 18K Gold Earrings
By DA Jewellery
Located in Banbury, GB
Comes with Dandelion Antiques Presentation Box _________________________________________ Art Nouveau was
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2010s British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, 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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods With whiplash style wings and 2.0 mm pearl in mouth Pearl is white in body color with good luster Head...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Gold Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cabochon eyes, transparent and purplish-red in color Matte gold finish Stamped 14kt for 14 karat gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and matte finish French maker's mark and french assay mark for 18 karat gold Head measures: approx
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Green Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a green gold serpent dragon sinuously coiled in a circle Stylized whiplash wings and
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1990s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Unisex Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fronds framing face Completed by pinstem Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Head measures: 1/2 x 11
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Seraphinite Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Stickpin, circa 1905
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold surround deeply carved as serpentine whiplash featuring a textured finish Tested as 14 karat gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European cut diamonds, eye-clean and white Matte gold with an aged finish Tested as 10 karat gold Head
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 10 Karat Gold Stylized Owl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
presenting depth of gold, fierce expression and flowing feathers Tested as 10 karat gold Owl Measures: 5/8
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.05 carat total, eye-clean and white With an open mouth and bold expression Whiplash gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 0.40 Carat Demantoid Garnet Gold Stylized Whiplash Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nouveau whiplash Tested as low karat gold Top measures: approx. 1/2 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 3/8
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Garnet, Yellow Gold

Carter Gough Art Nouveau Garnet 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, hair, and stylized features Accented by round cabochon garnet eye Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Taylor & Co. Inc. Art Nouveau Citrine 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and very slightly brownish-orange Matte gold with a tapered and slight scrolling motif Tested as 10
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by red cabochon eyes Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Head measures: 9/16 x 5/8 inches
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pan Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Top measures: 9/16 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Devilish Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
eyes Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1905 Satyr measures: 7/16 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 1/2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Frog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
European cut diamonds Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Frog measures: 5/8 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
leaves with a subtle green gold finish Centering a bezel set purplish-red ruby cabochon, highly domed
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brokaw & Son Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, weighing approximately 0.02 carat, eye-clean and white Intricate engraved gold feathers With maker's mark
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Cluster Brooch with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Blue Zircon, Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Empress Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Head measures: 17.0 x 13.8 mm Total length: 2 1/2 inches Total
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Insect Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.12 carat Textured gold body with detailed gold legs Stamped 14K Bug Measures: Approx. 1/2 x 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Amethyst Art Nouveau Brooch Fig by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Brooch is made of 14 karat yellow gold with amethyst. The collection was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fourteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Style Orange Flower Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
shape reflects the art nouveau style while also possessing a new and modern feel. This artist's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cupid Men's Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.35 carat - G color with SI1 & SI2 clarity. Tested as 18 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Length: 1 inch
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

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

French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered dragon, matte gold, with detailed serpentine body intertwining within
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch Crescent Moon Gold Nuggets 18k Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
on a chain. The brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau era jewelry when flowers and celestial
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fairy Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Circa: 1900 Measures: 1 11/16 x 1 1/2 inches Total weight: 7.2 grams Accompanied by antique
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Foliate Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with excellent luster With maker's mark Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Green Man foliate
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kirby Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, eye-clean and white Maker's mark for H.A. Kirby and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Angel
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Star Stickpin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellowish-green in color With maker's mark for Krementz and stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Star measures: 1
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring Unisex Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau style ring with amazing boulder opal in 14k yellow gold opal origin - Australia opal
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2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Plique-A-Jour Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
very good luster Stamped 14 for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Gargoyle measures: 1/2 x 1 inch Total
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Men's Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.25 carat - quality consistent with age Stamped 14 for 14 karat gold Maker's mark for George O
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& The Gold. Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches. Total weight: 10.8 grams. Prolific. Nouveau. Staple
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Riker Brothers Enamel Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Spider Art Nouveau Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Maker's mark for Riker Brothers Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 1/4 x 1
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Carter Gough & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Greek God Pan Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mark for Carter Gough & Co. and stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Head measures: approx. 11/16 x 1/2 inch
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Old Mine Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Brunhilde Norse Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with no loss while armor is deeply engraved gold Accented by an old mine cut diamond weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rose Gold Art Nouveau Style Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
or artistic outfit. The floral shape reflects the Art Nouveau style while maintaining a contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stem with locking closure and looped bale. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark for Riker
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Stylized Greek Key Stickpin
By Sloan & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
featuring a matte gold finish With maker's mark for Sloan & Co. and stamped 14 for 14 karat gold Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Crescent Moon Night Sky Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered polished white gold crescent moon with stylized textured yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
spots'. This pendant is a contemporary piece of jewelry with an art nouveau attitude. The Fig
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Nouveau Gold Cross handcrafted in 14k gold from the early 20th Century. Square cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Art Nouveau Gold Cross
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Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Gold Gibson Girl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin has a quatrefoil shaped head and depicts the matte gold profile of a Gibson Girl Highly
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
contemporary look, depending on the outfit. The floral shape reflects the Art Nouveau style, while the ring
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Dragon Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and highly rendered gold with a matte finish. Base is bezel set with an elongated emerald cut citrine
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Cocktail Fig Earrings with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
traditional calligraphy principle of 'lines and spots.' The earrings reflect the art nouveau plant motifs and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

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Amethyst, Quartz, White Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
iridescence Completed by a concealed clasp with a chain safety Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Length
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Carnelian Bracelet Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very fine Art Nouveau bracelet created in the 1910s. Made of 14 karat yellow gold, the bangle
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Vintage 1910s Unknown More Bracelets

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this ring is dating back to the French Napoleon III
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
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H 0.89 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.05 in
Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
H 0.5 in W 1.19 in D 1.25 in
Opal Gold Ring Art Nouveau Style Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with Natural opal Crystal Pipe opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.2
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2010s German Artisan Bridal Rings

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold with a rose quartz. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Double Sided Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Art Nouveau yellow gold double sided cufflinks circa 1900. Love them because they caught
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved flowers throughout. Accented by a ruby eye. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Ring size
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Art Nouveau Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of gold art nouveau jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4001 vintage or 928 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of gold art nouveau jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of gold art nouveau jewelry over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Intini Jewels and Malpani Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of gold art nouveau jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 1961, 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 brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our gold art nouveau jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 1852 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Art Nouveau Jewelry?

On average, a piece of gold art nouveau jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,963, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $559,178 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Nouveau Jewelry

Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.

Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.

The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.

Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.

This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.

In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.

Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.

Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gold Art Nouveau Jewelry
  • 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.