Iris Jewelry Art Nouveau
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Rings
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Vintage 1910s Unknown Vanity Items
Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets
Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Alabaster
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century German Vases
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Silver, Copper
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples
Linen, Lithograph, Paper
People Also Browsed
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Cufflinks
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
20th Century Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Art Nouveau Candleholders and Candelabra
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cufflinks
14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pitchers and Decanters
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1890s Austrian Boxes and Cases
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
German More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
2010s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Labradorite, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
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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.
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- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art 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.
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