Rare René Lalique 18K Gold Snake Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Rare 18K Gold René Lalique Brooch of circular shape embossed with a coiled snake with its mouth
18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Leaf and Pearl Collar
By René Lalique
Located in Riverdale, NY
Century. Tendrils of white enameled 18k gold are set with white button pearl "buds" with Rene Lalique
Pearl, 18k Gold
Rene Lalique 1903 Aquamarine Enamel 18K Gold Antique Four Dragonflies Necklace
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Tested as 18 karat gold Fully signed for Rene
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rene Lalique Moonstone Horn Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Antique Stag Beetle Necklace
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed with maker's mark for René Lalique Circa: 1904 Drops Measure: 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 to 3 3/8 x 2 1
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lalique Citrine and Enamel Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
approximately 10.00 carats and is set in 18K yellow gold with accent diamonds and citrines. René Lalique
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
RENE LALIQUE Rare Betrothal Art Nouveau Ring
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
'. Literature: Sigrid Barten, René Lalique, Schmuck und Objets d?arts, 1890-1910, Munich 1977 (1989), nos. 138
Peridot, 18k Gold
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
The pendant crafted in yellow gold and of triangular shape and three dimensional form depicting an embracing couple with right arms outstretched, one delicately holding a flower in h...
18k Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Gold Ring
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A marquise shaped opal estimated to weigh approximately 0.6cts 18ct yellow gold, signed LALIQUE
Opal, 18k Gold
René Lalique French Art Nouveau Pearl Gold and Enamel Ring
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold, enamel, and pearl ring by René Lalique. The ring has a
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Enamel and Gold Boxed "Automne" Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau enamel, translucent enamel and gold "Automne" pendant by René Lalique. This
18k Gold
René Lalique "Pate sur Pate" Enamel, Gold and Diamond Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold and "Pate sur pate" enamel pendant by Lalique c.1900, depicting the profile of a
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
'Lalique' Brooch - Original Rene Lalique
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rene Lalique Frosted Glass & 18K Yellow Gold Brooch - an original Renee Lalique, extremely rare
18k Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Gold “Medusa” Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold stick pin by René Lalique. The octagonal stick pin depicts a
18k Gold
René Lalique Art Nouveau Diamond, Crystal and Gold Floral Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel hat pin with diamonds and crystal by René Lalique
Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
René Lalique French Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau plique-à-jour and 18 karat gold necklace by René Lalique. The necklace is
18k Gold
Lalique Diamond Gold Clip
By René Lalique
Located in Aspen, CO
This 18K clip by the House of Lalique (and signed on the verso), is18K with 46 diamonds. It is
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rene Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Diamond Gold Necklace
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
An early and complete Rene Lalique plique-a-jour enamel Art Nouveau pendant necklace of 18K gold
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Rene Lalique Molded Glass Frog Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Rene Lalique is considered to be one of the most innovative French glass artists. The frogs reflect
18k Gold
Rene Lalique Automne Enamel Pearl Gold Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in Brussels, BE
RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945) Pendant « Autumn » Yellow gold, enamel and pearl Paris, circa
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
René Lalique Turn of the Century Enamel Brooch
By René Lalique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
René Lalique brooch made of 18 karat yellow gold and blue enamel. Art nouveau period, ladies with
18k Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$21,895
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,567Sale Price|20% Off
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...
White one shoulder evening dress ( or wedding dress) CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White one shoulder evening dress ( or wedding dress) Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the left side. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
John Galliano Mens Shirt, Gazette Newsprint
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano mens shirt of signature Gazette newsprint, the white ground with black and white news printed lettering and portraits of John Galliano in a stove pipe hat. Overprinted ...
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$8,210
Size: FR 42 - UK 14
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
The Thierry Mugler Couture 'Samantha Jones' Dress 2001 Black Cutout
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Thee iconic Thierry Mugler Couture little black dress, as seen on the one and only Samantha Jones in Sex and the City! Sculpted in Mugler’s signature anatomical idiom, the dress trac...
Roberto Cavalli, Rose Print Halter Dress, Spring/Summer 2000
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This vibrant rose-print halter dress by Roberto Cavalli from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection captures the bold romanticism of early 2000s Cavalli. Crafted from a lightweight, sligh...
Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Versace Fall 2007 Runway Grey Silk Chiffon Gown by Donatella Versace A rare archival piece from the celebrated Versace Fall 2007 collection, designed by Donatella Versace. Th...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter 2004 collection. Material: exter...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 00's Iconic Draped Satin Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's iconic draped satin corset by Vivienne Westwood. Zipper and button closure on the back. The composition is 81% polyamide and 19% elastane.
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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