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14.89 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald & Green Gold Enamel Art Nouveau Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Style 14.89 Carat Oval Cut Minor Oil Colombian Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Jewel Box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
Box in 18 kt yellow gold, blue enamel, hinges with diamonds and clasp with diamonds.
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jewel Box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamonds
Jewel Box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamonds
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H 0.79 in D 1.97 in L 3.94 in
Frame in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel in Excellent Condition
Located in Palermo, IT
Frame in 18 kt yellow gold and blue enamel in excellent condition, elegant, antique, precious. Net
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian 18K Yellow Gold Rhodonite Agate and Enamel Parasol Handle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, black and white enamel, and rhodonite agate parasol handle, comprising a
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Enamel Frames and Objects

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
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W 1.34 in D 0.38 in L 2.09 in
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and Gold Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Nouveau pill box decorated with enameled East Asian motifs. Early twentieth century.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Enamel, Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
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H 0.5 in W 1.19 in D 1.25 in
Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Devilish Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel glossed horns Enamel is translucent red and gray - exhibiting some loss Accented by diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pan Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and deep green enamel - quality consistent with age Accented by prong set diamond in mouth Eye clean
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Empress Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hair that drapes beyond the confines of the circular surround Her face incredibly detailed with enamel
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fairy Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
iridescent enamel - ombrè green, blue, and purple No loss - excellent for age Set with old single cut
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Pearl Plique-A-Jour Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
translucent cream to white pliquè-a-jour enamel Clutching a round 3.0 mm button pearl; cream in color with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
featuring guilloche enamel Enamel is iridescent white with a radiating burst motif - exhibiting no loss
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& The Gold. Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches. Total weight: 10.8 grams. Prolific. Nouveau. Staple
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Riker Brothers Enamel Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Spider Art Nouveau Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vibrant black and yellow enamel - exhibiting minor loss Its thorax is bead set with a diamond and a ruby
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Old Mine Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Brunhilde Norse Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the enameled image of Brunhilde, a Norse Valkyrie and daughter of Odin Enamel is refined
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pansy Antique Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals. Opaque
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring wings with guilloche enamel - transparent medium to light blue ombrè over linear engraving. With
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Gold Gibson Girl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin has a quatrefoil shaped head and depicts the matte gold profile of a Gibson Girl Highly
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Mine Cut Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pansy Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals. Opaque
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

A.J. Hedges Art Nouveau Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pansy Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals. Opaque purple
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond, Enamel and Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau enamel, 14 karat bloomed gold and diamond pendant locket. The figure on the
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond, Enamel and Gold Locket
Art Nouveau Diamond, Enamel and Gold Locket
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W 1.25 in L 2 in
André Rambour French Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant by André Rambour. The pendant is designed as
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Floral Iris Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of 18ct rose gold, chain link cufflinks from the Art Nouveau period. The cufflinks
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Beautiful Art Nouveau Enamelled 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This French pendant is made of 18kt yellow gold and is decorated with enamel. The enamel process
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
iconic Art Nouveau gold and enamel jewellery designs of Liberty and Archibald Knox. Condition This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.09 in W 1.06 in L 17.25 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds total approx. 0.25ct, cultured pearls, 18K yellow gold, settings
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
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H 1.58 in L 2.76 in
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
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H 2.37 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Art Nouveau Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare brooch presenting an articulated floral motif in typical Art Nouveau style, embellished by
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Purple Pansy Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau purple pansy enamel brooch At the center is one round-cut diamond, the petals are made
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Purple Pansy Enamel Brooch
Art Nouveau Purple Pansy Enamel Brooch
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W 1.03 in L 1.15 in
David Andersen 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Guilloche Snuff Box In .925 Sterling
By David Andersen
Located in Miami, FL
pill-box, created in Norway during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period at the workshop of David
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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Pforzheim 1910 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Box 935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Germany, during the art nouveau period back in the 1910 This beautiful box was carefully crafted with
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Extremely rare Art Nouveau brooch of a seagull. The finely modelled bird is decorated with
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Antique Lady Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel face with peaceful expression. Accented by rose and old European cut diamonds weighing
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli & Enamel 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Good (minor loss to enamel-see photos) Era: Art Nouveau/Early Art Deco Year: 1910-1920 Metal: 14k
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Iris Flower Enamel Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
LOVELY ART NOUVEAU FLOWING NATURE INSPIRED LINES. THE PENDANT IS 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THIS IS ONE OF
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
By Cressarrow
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet brooch in 14K gold by Cressarrow, N.J. from the late 19th Century
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

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14k Gold

Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
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Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
painted with basse-taille enamel over linear engraving Matte iridescent yellow and pink with red veining
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau French Enamel & Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
enamel work & tiny seed pearls to accomplish the flower petal arrangement design. Era: Art Nouveau 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 14K yellow gold, enamel face design with diamond detail. Total weight
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of rectangular shape, the center of this Art
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Jacques Bonnadier Limoges Enamel Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Pendant in 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent portrait of a
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 1910 Enamel Ring 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel ring 18K Yellow Gold approx size 0.75' inch (20 mm) has 1
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Amethyst Ring with Enamel & Diamonds
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau Amethyst Ring with Enamel & Diamonds Art Nouveau jewelry is instantly recognizable by
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau French Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold scarab engraved with linear texture Featuring enamel surround - transparent, glossy bluish-green
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 1900s French 14K Gold Drop Blue Celestial Enamel Earrings Hallmark
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Nouveau 1900s French 14K Gold Drop Blue Celestial Enamel Earrings Hallmark Hallmark, 14K
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

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14k Gold, Enamel

1900s Art Nouveau Sapphire Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
contact us. Antique jewelry - Work of the 1900s, Art Nouveau jewelry. Some marks in the enamel. Our
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooch 14 Karat Gold, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular Art Nouveau brooch with images of three maidens in 14 Karat Gold with fine Enamel
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 10 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat yellow gold brooch pin from the Art Nouveau era, features a stylized floral design
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
gold. The enamel work is of the highest quality and the design is Art Nouveau imagery at its peak
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau green plique-a-jour enamel 18kt yellow gold leaf brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Art Nouveau green plique-a-jour enamel 18kt yellow gold leaf brooch with old cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Amethyst Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, Art Nouveau. Slightly damage on enamel & small chip on amethyst. Original finish & patina
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Strawberry Four-Leaf Clover Enamel Pendant Lucky Charm Gold
Located in New York, NY
A VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF AN ENTWINED STRAWBERRY AND A LUCKY FOUR LEAF
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Austro-Hungarian Enamelled Virgin Mary Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful religious pendant is 1890 ca Rare find from the Art Nouveau period, having
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold Peridot Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (including the dangle) Thickness: 4.6mm (thickest area at the peridot) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Shows
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Drop Horses Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
or White Gold. These Earrings have Natural Turquoise and Enamel. These Earrings are inspired by Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

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Turquoise, 9k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

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Gold Enamel Art Nouveau For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold enamel art nouveau you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 725 vintage or 71 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold enamel art nouveau 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold enamel art nouveau — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Masriera and Fabergé each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any gold enamel art nouveau from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 296 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold enamel art nouveau, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Enamel Art Nouveau?

On average, a gold enamel art nouveau at 1stDibs sells for $3,618, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $559,178 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.