Art Nouveau Pendant and Chain

This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art Nouveau jewelry design. Crafted of 18K gold, this elegant timepiece is enveloped in graceful angel...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

The twelve brilliant-cut round white diamonds in this incredible antique cross pendant weigh approximately 3.00 carats. Outlining these glisteni...

Displaying a desirable deep red hue, the central ruby in this elegant pendant necklace weighs 1.03 carats. Accented by diamonds totaling 0.15 carats. Set in 18K yellow gold. Pendant...

A monumental 104.39-carat cushion-cut tanzanite is the star of this eye-catching pendant. The gem has been certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) as being untreated, meaning that no clarity or thermal enhancements have been used to achieve its vivid purplish blue color. Virtually all tanzanite stones are heat treated, so a perfect untreated stone...

Featuring a combination of both exquisite intaglio and relief carving, this cameo pendant combines the glory of the Classical age with the refinement of the Victorian era. The pendan...

An impressive example of Art Nouveau jewellery. With a large baroque pearl ( 0.98 in; 2,5 cm ), enameled with 23 old-mine cut diamonds weighing 0,37ct. 18K yellow gold. Weight: 5,12...

This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of beautifully enamelle...

An Art Nouveau enamel and diamond dragonfly pendant, the body set with old European and rose-cut diamonds, and bearing green plique-à-jour enamel decorations, the head with two cabo...

Breathtaking Opal Diamond and Emerald Butterfly pendant with chain in Platinum and yellow Gold. Set with an Opal 2.5 cm x 1.3 cm with a nice play of color, 1 park shaped Diamonds ca...

Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct y...

This is an Art Nouveau 15ct yellow gold natural pearl and diamond pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of sinuous leaves and a dia...