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Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Jugendstil Brooch by Andreas Odenwald, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Weight 7.30 Grams Literature cf. Jugendstil-Schmuck // Art Nouveau Jewellery from Pforzheim, Fritz Falk
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20th Century European Jugendstil Brooches

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Silver

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch
By Fahrner
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
curtain-shaped gold work. Theodor Fahrner was the most famous Jugendstil jeweller from Germany. In 1900
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Jugendstil Brooch Gold Sapphire Attributed to Fritz Wolber, c. 1900
Located in London, GB
Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 243 cf. Fritz Falk, Jugendstil-Schmuck // Art Nouveau Jewellery from
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Early 2000s German Jugendstil Brooches

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Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Tooled Silver Poppy Brooch, Unsigned, Germany, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique fine quality Art Nouveau / Jugendstil silver poppy brooch - hand made - featuring a pierced
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches

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Silver

Jugendstil Signed 'Fox and Stag' Gold and Diamond Brooch, circa 1895
Located in London, GB
A finely worked sculptural brooch of a 'Fox & Stag' in gold & diamond Additonal Information: Material: Gold and Diamond German, c. 1895 Marks: '‘750' & makers monogram 'TB' in a shie...
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Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Raro collier jugendstil in oro, con diamanti e rubini
Located in Sežana, SI
Austroungarico. Fulgido esempio di gioielleria "jugendstil", realizzato con struttura in oro, reca diamanti
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Raro collier jugendstil in oro, con diamanti e rubini
Raro collier jugendstil in oro, con diamanti e rubini
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W 1.66 in D 0.16 in L 21.66 in
Martin Mayer, Jugendstil Spinel & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch, Germany, C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil cabochon cobalt blue Spinel (approx. .51 carats - 5 x 3.5 x 3 mm.) and
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique silver belt buckle from the Jugendstil period, Germany 1890-1914. The buckle is
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Vanity Items

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Silver

Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
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W 1.78 in L 2.37 in
Bernhard Hertz Art Nouveau, Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Brooch
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Period Jugend silver brooch set with a deep red garnet stone in cabochon. Large size with two sections attached with a hoop. Markings: 826, S, BH (Bernhard Hertz). Measurements: H: 5...
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Vintage 1910s Danish Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Bernhard Hertz Art Nouveau, Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Brooch
Bernhard Hertz Art Nouveau, Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Brooch
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H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 0.2 in
Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Amethyst Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner oval Brooch, center set with two amethysts, surrounded by embossed lily foliage designs. Signed: TF in circle for: Theodor Fahrner and 935; c...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Josef Hoffmann Silver Brooch Austrian Jugendstil Embossed Leaves 1912
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Silver Brooch Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Austrian Jugendstil Embossed Leaves 1912 Josef
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Austrian 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bangle Bracelet in Gilded Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Jugendstil art nouveau Bangle made in Austria. A very interesting bracelet bangle, made in Vienna
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

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Citrine, Brass

Austrian 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brooch in 14 Karat with Coral and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Green Onyx Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fahrner Brooch, center set with a green onyx stone, surrounded by embossed lily foliate designs. Signed: TF in circle for Theodor Fahrner and 935. Ci...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Jugendstil Silver Buckle by Max Joseph Gradl, for Theodor Fahrner, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Superb Jugendstil Buckle designed by Max Gradl for Theodor Fahrner Additional Information: Material
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vanity Items

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Chalcedony, Silver

Antique Jugendstil W.M.F. Silver Plated Punch Bowl or Tureen with a Hunt Scene
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Jugendstil punch bowl or tureen (or "Bowle" in German). By W.M.F., the
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Barware

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Silver Plate

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Style: Art Nouveau year: 1890 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art No...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
Located in Heerlen, NL
. rond model. - Jugendstil / Art nouveau Nederland/Frankrijk ca 1900 - ontwerp: Prosper Comte d'Epinay de
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold "MEADAILLON" Art Nouveau or Jugendstil 1900 Signed
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H 0.18 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in Dm 1.03 in L 23.63 in
Brass jewelry box in style of Dagobert Peche and Wiener Werkstätte
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jewelry box in style of Dagobert Peche and Wiener Werkstätte.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover Signatures: WMF G with ostrich = The fir...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Rare Design WMF Jugendstil Mirror, circa 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Secessionist pewter Mirror, Germany C.1905. All original bevelled
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Museum Quality and Excellent Design Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and marked Erhard & Sons, Arts and Crafts box. In almost all countries on the globe there are -for good reasons- collectors of the boxes that were handcrafted by Germ...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover signatures: WMF G with ostrich = The fi...
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Photograph Frame Germany, C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, ON
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal Photograph Frame, Germany C.1900, WMF. Ref No 90 page
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pierced Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This lavish French Art Nouveau period (1880-1910) jewelry box is entirely chiseled, hammered and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Philippe Charriol Quartz Watch w Date 12395
By Charriol
Located in New York, NY
Philip Charriol Cable Twist Watch Good Working order. SLight Scuffs.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jugendstil Wrist Watches

Vintage 18kt yellow Gold Brooch with old diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
I make more people happy with beautiful jewelry and diamond purchase? Working for myself as for a
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Vintage 1940s European Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Amber Anniversary Brooch #42
By Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver amber anniversary (1904-94) brooch #42, by Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen within dotted oval mark, '925 S', 'Denmark', & '42'. Hallmarke...
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Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches

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Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond Enamel Gold Cufflinks "War and Peace" Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Dazzling pair of golden cufflinks designed as a turtle dove, applied with enamel and rose cut diamonds, the backs modelled as a shotgun. Early 20th century, French import assay mark...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Cufflinks

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Jugenstil Diamond Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Jugenstil Diamond Pendant Brooch, circa 1890 18ct yellow gold and silver set, diamonds. Setting diamonds in silver, “silver set”, was a technique used in the Georgian, Victorian an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver Diamond Brooch, Signed Holland, 1925
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Brooch Signed: VDS+ = Workmaster: S.van der Sluis Utrecht ca 1925 set with: 3 pear shape natural diamonds 35 old Europena and rose cut ...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Jugendstil Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau elaborate artistic necklace with diamonds and gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a dreamy, exquisite Jugendstil necklace in 14k yellow gold, a true embodiment of
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Vintage 1910s French Jugendstil Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaguar Cuff Bangle Bracelet Sapphire Animal Bracelet J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 pcs white Sapphire Multi Head Jaguar Arm Cuff Bracelet Statement Bronze J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Holding you" in bronze Hand made in Los Angeles In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was se...
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2010s American Jugendstil Bangles

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Sapphire, Bronze

Jaguar Cuff Bangle Bracelet Sapphire Animal Bracelet J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 pcs white Sapphire Multi Head Jaguar Arm Cuff Bracelet Statement Bronze J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Holding you" in bronze Hand made in Los Angeles In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was se...
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2010s American Jugendstil Bangles

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Sapphire, Bronze

Ring Rose Gold Malachite Russia ca. 1915
Located in Berlin, DE
in jewelry and art. The stone was imported from King Solomon's infamous copper mines on the Red Sea
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Vintage 1920s European Jugendstil Dome Rings

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Malachite, Rose Gold

Jugendstil Porcelain Waterlily Vase in Bronze Mount by Otto Eckmann
By Otto Eckmann
Located in Chicago, US
style; Eckmann’s Waterlily vase is a Jugendstil icon. OTTO ECKMANN (1865-1902) Exuding the boundless
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases

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Bronze

Jugendstil Porcelain Waterlily Vase in Bronze Mount by Otto Eckmann
By Otto Eckmann
Located in Chicago, US
style; Eckmann’s Waterlily vase is a Jugendstil icon. OTTO ECKMANN (1865-1902) Exuding the boundless
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases

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Bronze

Karl Rothmüller Octopus Ring, c. 1901
By Karl Rothmüller
Located in London, GB
An exceptional example of Rothmuller's exotic jewelry designs featuring a stylised octopus with a
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Cocktail Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
point of Art Nouveau, or Jugendstil as the style is known in Germany. The vermeiled sterling silver
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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
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H 4 in W 0.75 in L 14.5 in
Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
. This gorgeous piece of fine jewelry will make you feel like a queen.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Pendant with Chrysophrase and Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold Tsavorites
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Marked with the fineness "750". - Five chrysophrase of approx. 9.69 ct - diamonds of approx. 0,20 cts - Tsavorites of approx. 0.60 ct - Length...
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Late 20th Century British Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Neptun Filter, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
art". It is also known as Jugendstil in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and in Italy, "Liberty style
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Barware

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Ceramic

Sculpture, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"new art". It is also known as Jugendstil in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and in Italy, "Liberty
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Iron

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs

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Wood

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Headboard, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jugendstil in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and in Italy, "Liberty style". The Art Nouveau designs used
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Mirror Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, Year, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Materials: wood and mirror Style: Art Nouveau Country: France We
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood. We have specialized
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Nouveau The name "Art Nouveau" in French means "new art". It is also known as Jugendstil in Germany. In
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
during the same time period--for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pforzheim, Germany by Gustave Meyle and Julius Mayer. They were two of the greatest Jugendstil / Art Nouveau
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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
time period -for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fine Josef Hoffman Wiener Werkstätte Art Nouveau box Austria 1912
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine and distinguished box, designed by the “Hero” of the Wiener Werkstatte, Josef Hoffmann. Made of nickel plated brass, leaves and stars in the pattern. This box is not marked, but...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

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Brass, Nickel

Austria 1905 Edwardian Art Nouveau Brooch Platinum with Rock Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
for the city of Vienna W. Edwardian Jewelry Period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Brooches

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White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Wh...

French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
during the art nouveau period in Newark United States by the jewelry makers Alling & Company, dating back
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jugend, Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace in Silver by F. Bang Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s handmade silver pendant with original 60 cm handmade chain in an unusual pattern. Made by the Danish Silversmith F. Bang circa 1920 in a style reminiscent of Georg Jensen. Th...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
same time period--for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel

Vine Tree Sculpture, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"new art". It is also known as Jugendstil in Germany. In contrast, in Vienna and in Italy, "Liberty
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Natural Specimens

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Iron

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Jugendstil Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact jugendstil jewellery you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 194 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a jugendstil jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 carat and 1.5 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a jugendstil jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, "MS" and Argentor are consistently popular. While most can agree that any jugendstil jewellery from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 40 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a jugendstil jewellery, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Jugendstil Jewellery?

Prices for a jugendstil jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $270 and can go as high as $118,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,998.

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.