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Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Brooch of most elegant appearance, looking like stylized flower's blossoms
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful Art Nouveau piece, that can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch. In the Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 2.65 Ct Diamond 18KT Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive Art Nouveau Diamond brooch pendant is 1890 ca Sensual, sinuous lines expertly
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
gold brooch/pendant by the renowned Krementz & Co. (circa 1910-1920) features an iris adorned in pale
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Pansy Pendant Dating to 1890, this Art Nouveau pendant
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

1910s Art Nouveau Peridot and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 1.01 carat peridot and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch within flowers in 10k gold with diamond accents designed
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Pearl and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning art nouveau enamel floral lily style spray brooch featuring seven graduating pearls on top
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pendant Brooch with Poppy Flower Pattern
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This exquisite brooch which is highly detailed depicts a poppy flower pattern in 18k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Tulip Crown Oriental Pearls Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A crown set with fine oriental pearls is mounted as a brooch from which a finely modelled tulip is
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian or Art Nouveau brooch. In 9ct yellow gold with a flowing, intertwined
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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Art Nouveau Brooch / Pendant with Beautiful Centre old mine Diamond and pending Natural
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Pisces Fish Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique 18k gold brooch (circa 1900) features a pair of koi fish accented with old European
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Gold & Platinum Diamond Ruby Enamel Work Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Excellent condition! Stock Number: MK-02021434-24051120-PAR
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Flower Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 10K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.82 Grams Overall Width: 27.15mm (1.06") (approx. - east to
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pansy Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Diamond: Old
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Antique Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 2.3 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Platinum Pendant-Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Belle epoque Art Nouveau diamonds and pearls Platinum pendant-brooch. Probably France. Condition
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Napoleon II Portrait Crown Eagle Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Art Nouveau locket pendant-brooch. The piece is crafted in 14K yellow gold. It
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold TW ~2.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau floral brooch and pendant. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Plique-a-Jour Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant Gorgeous Art Nouveau
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate 18K Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Green Enamel Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous piece done in the style of the Art Nouveau period. It is hand crafted in 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Russian 14K Gold and Sterling Silver Wyvern Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold and sterling silver mythological creature (wyvern) brooch with multi
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Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

French 1900 Art Nouveau Orchid Pendant Brooch In 18Kt With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
French art nouveau orchid pendant-brooch. Beautiful piece of jewelry from the art nouveau period
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
pendant if desired. It dates to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1880 - 1920. The brooch is hallmarked
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
versatile Art Nouveau opal brooch may be converted and a ring loop attached to the reverse to enable the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch, circa 1905 This elegant gold brooch is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted in the shape of a five petals flowers in solid yellow gold of 14
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Opal & Sapphire Brooch/Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning example of Art Nouveau style craftsmanship, this vintage convertible brooch and pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Whiteside & Blank 14KY Gold Enamel & See Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This absolutely delightful antique Art Nouveau flower by Whiteside & Blank will never fade. It's
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
brooch of Tara in a simple, elegant and typically Art Nouveau form. Made from 9ct rose gold the brooch
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Early 20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

9k 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

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

AMERICAN 1900 Art Nouveau Scrolled Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
American art nouveau brooch with turquoise. This is a beautiful elegant brooch, created in America
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch Crescent Moon Gold Nuggets 18k Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau pansy brooch/pendant (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 18
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Pansy Flower Antique Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold and tested as platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1910 Measures: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Goddess Woman Brooch Platinum Gold Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Hardstone Cameo Brooches we
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Exceptional Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1900, with Boucheron Case
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Designed as a polychrome enamel and seed pearl iris, with engraved gold leaves and cartouche frame
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Iridescent Enamel Flower & Nat. Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, c. 1895
Located in Aspen, CO
locking clasp. There is also a pendant hook so this antique flower can be worn as a pendant. All items
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel flowers pendant-brooch. This is a really fantastic three-dimensional
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pearl Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Pearl Crescent
Located in New York, NY
Pearls in a crescent moon motif. The Woman Brooch dates to the Belle Epoque - Art Nouveau period, circa
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch in 14K Gold with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Floral
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A breathtaking antique brooch in the Art Nouveau style, crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, adorned
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted during the art nouveau era from solid
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU 1905 Purple Enameled Pansy Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled flower pendant-brooch. This is a beautiful pendant-brooch, created in America
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Gaston Lafitte 1890 French Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch in 18kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau Griffin brooch designed by Gaston Lafitte. An incredible piece of art created
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold. Insects, flies, bugs and the natural world were a favorite of the artists of the Art Nouveau
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. A colorful pendant-brooch
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1910 Red Enamel Orchid Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional, oversized and three-dimensional pendant
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon's Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Brooch is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Brooch has
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon's Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Brooch is made of 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold. This Brooch has 0.38
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Brooches

Materials

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

Golay and Fils Diamond Flower Maiden Brooch Swiss Enamel Art Nouveau 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower maiden brooch in enamel with rose cut diamonds in 18 Karat gold by
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch: This 15ct gold jewel (circa 1900) features a vase of enamel
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
it to be worn either as a brooch or a pendant. The piece measures 1 inch from the top of the bail
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

A.J Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. A colorful pendant-brooch
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
famed jewelers Moira with Art-Nouveau patterns. Crafted in London, United Kingdom in 18 karats yellow
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Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch/Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
swag, pendant mounted in silver and gold, cushion-shaped diamond drop approx. 1.00ct, lengths: pendant
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

RENE BOIVIN Paris 1940 Art Deco Convertible Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rubies
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible clips-brooch designed by Rene Boivin. This is a fabulous pendant-brooch created in
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Gold Enamel and Gem set Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 - 1990 Masriera of Spain 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch in the extreme Art Nouveau style
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau gold brooch pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 144 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau gold brooch pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art nouveau gold brooch pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Masriera, A. J. Hedges & Co. and Marcus & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any art nouveau gold brooch pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 63 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and old mine cut versions for sale. Finding an art nouveau gold brooch pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 40 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pendant?

On average, an art nouveau gold brooch pendant at 1stDibs sells for $4,800, while they’re typically $361 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.