Art Nouveau Brooches
ART NOUVEAU STYLE
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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Style: Art Nouveau
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Bouquet Floral Dandelion Leaf Pearl Cluster Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
Very light colour loss or light scratches, barely noticeable. The leaf part is some a little loose, not any problems.
A very beautiful brooch, s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Large Logo Monogram Rope Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.
Size: 4.0 cm x 3.8 cm.
Weight: 9.0 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come ...
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1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Gorgeous Dragonfly Brooch Sliver Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Absolutely stunning details on this large handmade Art Nouveau style dragonfly pin /brooch featuring hand painted enamel wings with rose cut diamond boarder . Eyes have two genuine ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Vivid Modernist Long Leaf Palm Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Grosse on the back.
Size: 4.6*1.4 cm.
Weight: 3.0 g.
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Category
1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Vivid Cute Donkey Red Eye Whole White Crystals Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 2.7*2.5 cm.
Weight: 5 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
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, white, and yellow - exhibiting minimal loss. Accented by a 3.5 mm round pearl. White ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Pansy Brooch in 14kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple flower brooch.
Very beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Trio Flower Cube Emerald Amethyst Aqua Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Trio Flower Starfish Cube Emerald Amethyst Aqua Brooch, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Signed at the rear. Rare to find...
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1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
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 of purple enamel set on yellow gold
Size: width 2.6 cm, length 2.9 cm
Total weigh...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Trio Oval Interlocked Rope Twist Knot Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 7.0 cm x 2.8 cm.
Weight: 26...
Category
1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel pin by Meyle & Mayer.
Fabulous antique piece created in the city of Pforzheim in Germany by the Meyle & Mayer company du...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Flying Owl Brooch Pin with Diamond & Pearls
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer this very fine quality Art Nouveau gold Flying Owl Brooch Pin, that would also be amazing worn as a pendant necklace (I’ve included two photos of the Owl threa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Pearl Pin Penda
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Pearl Pin Pendant. This beautiful pin and pendant is crafted in 18k y...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 2.65 Ct Diamond 18KT Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive Art Nouveau Diamond brooch pendant is 1890 ca
Sensual, sinuous lines expertly carved from rich 18 KT gold, contraste...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cat's face Diamond Emerald Brooch Early 20th Century
Located in Geneva, CH
Cat's face Brooch set with Diamond and Emerald
on brass (not tested).
Early 20th Century.
Dimensions:
Height: 3.70 centimeters.
Width: 4.00 centimeters.
Thickness: approx. 1.20 cen...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Brass
Arts & Crafts Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Antique Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a circular disk form comprised of pierced creeping ivy motif
With curling vines, leaves, and gold beading throughout
Prong set throughout with round and cushion cut sapp...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Gold Pin Pearl Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Silver Gold Pin Pearl Diamond.
Dimensions: 1.90 x 1.50 centimeters.
Height (including pin): 6.50 centimeters.
Total gross weight: 2.55 grams.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Fly Insect Bug Leaf Plique-a-jour Enamel Brooch Pin Silver 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE INSECT FLY BUG MOTIF PLIQUE-A-JOUR ENAMEL ART NOUVEAU BROOCH PIN IN SILVER. THE MAGNIFICENT JEWEL FEATURES A WONDROUS FLY WITH BLUE WINGS ATOP A PLIQUE-...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Meyle & Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enamel pin by Meyle & Mayer.
Fabulous antique piece created in the city of Pforzheim in Germany by the Meyle & Mayer company du...
Category
19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Silver Gold Pin Pearl Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Silver Gold Pin Pearl Diamond.
Dimensions: 1.80 x 1.25 centimeters.
Height (including pin): 6.70 centimeters.
Total gross weight: 1.95 grams.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
AntiqueArtNouveau 1920s RedPouredGlass Czech Neiger BrassFiligree Dangle Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s in an Art-Nouveau style, Czech costume-jewelry designer Max Neiger created this brass dangle brooch that features three different shapes of ...
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1920s Czech Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Brass, Mixed Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Red Heart Enamel Love Pendent Brooch Pin
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine, vintage, rare. Can be used as a brooch or necklace pendant.
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
Weight: Approx. 16 g....
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure.
Size: 3.2 cm x ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Crown Trifari 1950s Large Wreath Openwork Round Circle Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 4.8*4.8 cm.
Weight: 19 g.
Crown Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewe...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Bow Brooch Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Bow Brooch Diamond. Centered by a round colored diamond (not tested) approx. 1.20 carat.
Circa 1910.
Dimensions:
Length: 7.50 centimeters.
Heigh...
Category
1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this stunning 14k yellow gold ruby and emerald pin. The pin features an oval crown design with an intricate rope motif dividing the ova...
Category
1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Myanmar Green Jadeite Butterfly Brooch and Pendant with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Indulge in something truly extraordinary with this exquisite butterfly pendant/brooch. Handcrafted with the finest materials, this piece features 100% natural, untreated and undyed T...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Metal painted Antique Brooch.
Diameter: 3.80 centimeters.
Total weight: 15.51 grams.
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage Chinese Export Turquoise Coral Enamel Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous Chinese brooch is gold vermeil over silver.
It features a beautiful turquoise stone accented by natural coral and delicate enamel.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
ArtNouveau Antique ArtistSigned Peacocks Set HandWroughtMetals Earrings & Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Art-Nouveau period American-signed metalsmithed set features intricately etched, chased, chiseled and pierced curvaceous peacocks in unusual copper-gilt silver. "Sterlin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Beautiful 9 Carat Gold Pearl on a Waterlily Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful rare Waterlily
9ct Gold brooch
with a cultured pearl balanced on its surface
Has a beautiful sand blasted surface which has a darker appeal -
fully hallmarked on reverse
Lo...
Category
1970s European Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Gaston Lafitte 1890 French Art Nouveau Griffin Brooch in 18kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau Griffin brooch designed by Gaston Lafitte.
An incredible piece of art created around the 1890, during the art nouveau period in Paris Fr...
Category
1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Retro Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
Very light scratches, barely noticeable.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.
Safety-catch pin closure.
Size: 2.4 cm x 2.4 cm.
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Category
1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Large Vivid Flower Gold Exquisite Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition, some light loss of colour, some dark spots at back. 100% Genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1958 on the back.
Size: 5.2 cm x 4.8 cm.
Weight: 40....
Category
1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Swirl White Trio Clover Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some very light scratches or colour loss. Barely noticeable.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Signed at back.
Safety-catch pi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Ribbon Gift Bloom Flower Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Trio Crystals Long Bar Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Three different colour cabochons, purple, red and blue. Safety-catch pin closure, signed G...
Category
1980s French Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Arthur and Georgie Gaskin Rose Lattice Opal Enamel Silver Floral Brooch
Located in London, GB
The Rose Lattice Brooch was exhibited 'Arthur & Georgie Gaskin', City Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham 11 Febraury - 21 March 1982. Item G27 in this exhibition catalogue and il...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Turquoise Flower Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage brooch is 14k yellow gold.
It features a natural, carved sleeping beauty turquoise.
Measurements: 1 by 1 5/8 inches
Marks: 14K
Condition: Excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Autumn Wave Wind Fallen Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition, 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Grosse on the back.
Size: 4.8*2.5 cm.
Weight: 6.0 g.
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Category
1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch.
An exceptional three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau p...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Leaf Knot Bow Pearls Shell Abstract Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition, very new. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back.
Size: 5.6*3.2 cm.
Weight: 19 g/each.
Crown...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Leaf with Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the exquisite beauty of this 14k yellow gold enamel leaf with diamond pin. This charming pin features two intricately crafted leaves connected by a delicate branc...
Category
1980s Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Givenchy Vintage Large Gripoix Round Pink Orange Crystal Bud Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back.
Size: 7.2 cm x 3.5 cm.
Weight: 19.0 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Jugendstil Brooch by Andreas Odenwald, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Andreas Odenwald Jugendstil Brooch, circa 1905
Jugendstil Brooch
Silver & enamel
H 2.00cm (0.79 in) W 3.80cm (1.50 in)
Origin German, c. 1905
Marks AO monogram 900 & GESCHUTZ
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Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Silver
Karl Rothmuller Art Nouveau Diamond and Natural Pearl Chrysanthemum Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This phenomenal Art Nouveau chrysanthemum brooch by Karl Rothmuller embodies both beauty and resilience. Expertly and artfully hand-fabricated in silve...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Riker Bros Art Nouveau Diamond Blue Enamel 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winged wyvern serpent coiled around a sword with fanning wings
Featuring basse-taille enamel glossed over engraved feathers and scales
Glossy transparent royal blue in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Italian Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Horse Head Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Italian made highly detailed Horsehead Motif Brooch Pin.
Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold Accents
With a textured finish, and highly polished mane.
Ador...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau gold stick pin, depicting a dragon holding one round seed pearl in its jaws and another seed pearl in its claws, circa 1890, the jewelled part measuring approximately ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch No. 65
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georg Jensen brooch or pin.
In sterling silver.
Model no. 65 with a floral motif.
Designed by Georg Jensen.
Together with its original box from Walter Muhke-Hofjuw...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Trio Moon Crescent Twist Spiral Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light colour loss. 100% Genuine.
Safety-catch pin closure, signed GROSSE 1959 on the back.
Size: 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm.
Weight: 8.5 g.
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Great for every...
Category
1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Austrian Egyptian revival Plique à Jour winged Scarab brooch
An exceptional elongated brooch, created in Austria during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915. This magnifique piece has been carefully crafted with the egyptian revival style, in solid .900/.999 silver with brushed finish. The wings are accented with applications of the difficult technique of Plique à Jour in translucent yellow-green and bluish-gray enamels. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal bar with a security lock. The figure represent the Egyptian sacred scarab with open feathers wings, of the god Khepri.
Quartz Stones: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 round cut of blue quartz.
Opal: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut of a natural opal of about 2.75 carats.
Weight: 17.95 Grams, (11.50 Dwt).
Measurements: 108 mm by 26 mm (4.25 x 1.02 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark inside a circle, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "FL DEPOSE STERLING .900".
Egyptian Winged Scarab
This kind of beetle was highly symbolic to ancient Egyptians, it represented rebirth and renewal. They believed that the sun was pushed across the sky every day by a giant scarab, the god Khepri. In real life, the scarab beetle lays its eggs in a ball of dung and rolls the ball ahead of it wherever it goes. Originated in Ancient Egypt. A scarab is shaped like a dung beetle. There is a head, wing case, and legs. It is sometimes rounded and sometimes flat. The scarab was associated with the god Khepri who was the god or rebirth, creation, and the sun. Dung beetles were the earthly personification of Khepri as they would lay their eggs in balls of dung and then roll the dung balls all around until the eggs hatched. Early hieroglyphics depict Khepri as a scarab holding up the sun. There were hundreds of memorial scarabs created to memorialize Amenhotep III’s deeds. These included the bull hunt scarab which symbolizes strength and victory over chaos. Later, around 2000 BCE the scarab was used in jewelry and as seals. The amulets were worn as protection against the dangers of this world and the afterlife. The scarab represented the sun god Ra that rolled across the sky each day. Between the 16th and 11th- century heart scarab...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
Exquisite Masriera Mythological Nymph Brooch in Gold, Diamonds, Pearl and Enamel
By Masriera
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This absolutely elegant Art Nouveau tribute brooch was fabricated from the finest materials and crafted by master jewelers at the esteemed house of Masriera in Barcelona Spain, durin...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Brooch circa 1940 in 18 Kt gold, rubies diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lapel brooch around 1940 in 18 Kt yellow gold, 18 Kt white gold, synthetic red stones and diamonds. The brooch is made up of yellow gold scrolls, on top 9 red stones and 5 old-cut di...
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1940s European Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Oval Door Knock Enamel Black Crystals Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches. 100% Genuine.
This gold plated simple oval brooch features black enamel embellished with two rows of round-cut clear Swarovski crystals.
...
Category
1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Marcus & Co Lily of The Valley Enamel Gold Pearl Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcus & Co green enamel and pearl lily of the valley antique yellow gold brooch circa 1900. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ128J. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This exquisite...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Twist Spiral White Round Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition (No loss of colour). Only scratches on the faux pearl. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Grosse...
Category
1960s German Vintage Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold.
It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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