Nouveau Art Earrings
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
2010s British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Agate, Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Agate, Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Opal, Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Peridot, White Diamond, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Quartz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Earrings
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Tsavorite, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crysta...
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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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Finding the Right Earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.