Art Nouveau Jewelry
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
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cigarette Case with Iris Flower Relief c.1900
Located in Portland, England
A decorative Art Nouveau silver plated cigarette case, beautifully embossed with iris flowers in high relief against a hammered background. The iris — symbol of faith, hope, wisdom, ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Orchid Gold and Pearl Vintage Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Nouveau Gold Orchid Vintage Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in rich 22K Yellow Gold. Centering a Pearl. Brooch measures approx. 2.75" long x 1.8" wide. Circa: ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
FRENCH Art Nouveau 18k Gold & Platinum Necklace with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning Art Nouveau necklace, dating from the 1890–1900s, is beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, adorned with intricate millgrain patterns that exemplify the e...
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1890s Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold.
Hallmarked with French hallmarks on the back side of the shank. The band is 16 mm at its widest and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Bernot & Heger Art Nuevo 14k Yellow Gold 2.9ct Peridot and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Nouveau brooch by Bernot & Heger showcases the era’s signature flowing lines and botanical-inspired metalwork, crafted in rich 14k yellow gold with elegant, scul...
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Late 19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Antique Pliqué-A-Jour Lady Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as pierced oval form depicting a woman seated in the grass with arching surround
Woman is yellow gold with textured hair and wearing a gown glossed with enamel
Opaque white ...
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1990s Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
HEDGE & CO. 1900 Art Nouveau Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co.
This is a colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling silver vintage peacock pendant necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Sterling silver and marcasite vintage peacock brooch pendant with sterling silver rings and beads is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux.This mid ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Marcasite
$212 Sale Price
52% Off
Silvorra Modern 10.62carat Pink Tourmaline Silver Tennis Bracelet for Women Gift
Located in New York, NY
This feminine tennis bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver and adorned with a continuous line of natural round tourmalines for a fresh, romantic look. Thirty-one 4 mm stones, to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
$560 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Silvorra Designer 925 Silver Emerald & Sapphire Tier Ring for Christmas Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring pairs vivid natural emeralds with cool blue sapphires in a modern, geometric design. Four square 2.5x2.5 mm emeralds form a bold central cluste...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$315 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Silvorra Deep Blue Sapphire Princess-Cut Cluster Ring with Diamonds Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
This sleek 925 sterling silver ring features a contemporary diamond-shaped head centered with four natural blue sapphires, each 1.5x1.5 mm, arranged in a crisp square for a 0.3 carat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Silvorra Timeless Green Emerald Half-Eternity Band in Diamond Silver Ring Gifts
Located in New York, NY
This refined 925 sterling silver band ring features a sleek channel-set row of natural square 2.5x2.5 mm emeralds, framed on each side by sparkling 1.5x1.5 mm square diamonds for a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage 14 kt. Yellow gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
In good condition, a 14 kt yellow gold cocktail ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds, with an estimated weight of approx. 0.70 carat in total, quality H/ SI2/P.
The head of the ring is...
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1950s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver.
Ca. 1900s -1910s, no hallmarks. Band and bridge in solid 1...
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Early 1900s German Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique ArtNouveau PinkQueenConch Chatoyance 14mmRound SterlingScrewEarrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These natural pink Queen conch pearl 14MM near-round stud earrings with antique screw-back clips stamped "sterling" each weigh 3 grams, for a more than 10 carat weight total as much ...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Spider Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
A rare and whimsical treasure from the Art Nouveau era, this antique brooch features a highly detailed spider motif that perfectly captures the movement’s romantic fascination with n...
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2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Médaille Art Nouveau en or et émail plique à jour
Located in PARIS, FR
Médaille Art Nouveau en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes), représentants le "Lys de la Vierge"en or jaune (18K) sur un fond d'émail bleu.
Poids total du bijou : 3 g environ.
Haute...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Floral Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 7.02 carats and diamonds of 0.7 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,552 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 flower. Four tiny pearls are set in the two leaves. No make...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari Fiorever Gold Rose and Diamonds Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
Refined and elegant, these Bulgari Fiorever earrings embody the perfect harmony between Italian craftsmanship and iconic contemporary design. Made of 18-carat rose gold (total weight...
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Silvorra 925 Silver Oval Halo Zircon Pendant with 11.88Ct Amethyst Stone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver pendant features a natural oval-cut amethyst as its stunning centerpiece. The 9x7 mm, 11.88-carat amethyst displays a rich violet hue, beautifully hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$150 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Heart Locket Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Art Nouveau heart locket was created in the last decade of the 19th century.
Category
1890s European Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Imperial Russian A.Dalman Bracelet Enamel solid 84 Silver / 18.5cm /55gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Silver Bracelet decorated with enameled floral ornaments on eight links. I detached the security chain to show it outstretched....
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval Crystal Amethyst Heart Openwork Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Cabochon Heart Openwork Pendant Choker Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone
Very good condition. Light scratches or...
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1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Daum Art Nouveau Garnet Crystal Gold Plated Ring, France, 1970s
By Daum
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous Daum Ring in vermeil silver 925 and Daum crystal cabuchon in a beautiful garnet color, size 55.
Daum is a crystal craftsman made in Nancy, France, founded in 1878 by Jean...
Category
1970s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pearl and Tsavorite Garnet Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
These elegant pearl dangle earrings were created from antique bar pins (circa 1910–1920), thoughtfully transformed by removing the pin findings and welding on 14k gold ear wires. Eac...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Only One In The World 6 Carat Diamond Cabochon Set With 2 Carat Yellow Diamond
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This extraordinary ring is a masterpiece of luxury and rarity, featuring the world's only 6-carat diamond cabochon, set alongside a stunning 2-carat fancy yellow diamond. Crafted fro...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Garnet Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant
9ct Gold
Circa 1900
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Travel back in time with this exquisite Art Nouveau open-work pendant, expertly crafted in 9ct gold. T...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pre-1920 Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Diamond & Ruby Insect Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This gorgeous Art Nouveau-era piece came to us as a pin with a broken catch, so we decided to convert it to a pendant.
Our friend boasts meticulous enamel work, in understated hue...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k White Gold Regal 133.15 CTW Aquamarine Sapphire Wide Bracelet for Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Regal 133.15 CTW Aquamarine Sapphire Wide Bracelet for Wedding in 18K gold showcases 133.15 carats endlessly sparkling natural aquamarine nd sapphire and 1.95 carats of diamond....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$27,412 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Sterling Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Art Nouveau Period a beautifully designed Rock Crystal Necklace, the crystal gracefully wrapped in sterling engraved leaves and buds. The rock crystal is diagonally faceted. The chain is original and arrives with the pendant. Around the world people chose Rock Crystal jewelry...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Arts & Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Carnelian Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Discover the exquisite charm of this vintage ring, masterfully crafted in the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. This piece features intricate floral designs and a stunning natura...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Crisscross Band Ring with Round Ruby & Diamond Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this contemporary X-band ring is expertly crafted in 14k white gold and set with 0.40 carats of vivid round-cut rubies. A single accent diamond weighing 0.01 ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,384 Sale Price / item
20% Off
JUGENDSTILL brooch with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch set with old mine cut diamond 0.50 ct J/K SI
Detailed description
The brooch is 6.8 cm wide, 0.8 cm high and 0.4 cm deep
Total weight: 3.4 grams
Set with:
...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brush Turquoise and Ruby Titmouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Gold brooch representing a titmouse on its branch decorated with a ruby as an eye and turquoise cabochon on its feathers. Dimensions : 7.5 x 2.9 cm. Gross weight : 7.27 gr. A yello...
Category
1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold. Coiled body, head decorated with natural Ruby stone of fine quality measuring 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.9 mm ...
Category
1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Austrian Medallion Michaela Frey Locket Pendant, Enamel, Gold Plated
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Austrian Medallion Michaela Frey Locket Pendant, Enamel, Gold Plated
Gorgeous locket pendant in gold-plated metal and enamel with stylized floral motifs, inspired by Art Nouveau and...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
$334 Sale Price
73% Off
Antique European Bangle Bracelet Enamels solid 830 Silver / 29gr
Located in SE
Antique Silver & champlevé Enamel Bracelet with continuous hand - engraved and enameled floral ornament. Combination of White, Blue, Red ,Green and Yellow. Original V - lock and sec...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Stackable 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love which will continue and Emerald enhances intellectual capacity of the person.
Lightweight and gorgeous, this is a perfect May Birthstone Jewelry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$356 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Art Nouveau Portrait Roses 14k Gold Locket Pendant and 18" Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Absolutely beautiful 14K Buttery Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Locket with a lovely woman's face surrounded by roses that is paired with an 18 inch 14K gold rope chain. The piece ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Intini Jewels 1.2 Carat Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Cocktail Oval Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Oval cabochon cut solitaire ring design. 1.2 carats natural jade on 18 karat yellow gold ring inspired by the joy of summer sunsets. With a perfect size, it will fill with your daily...
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Style 18k Solid Yellow Gold 38.1 CTW Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 77 endlessly sparkling natural blue topaz, weighing 38.1 carats. It measures 7.5 inches long in length.
Blue topaz helps to imp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bochic "Orient" Opal, Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Opal, Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Topaz - 3 carats
Multi sapphires - 4
Rubies - 8 carats
Opals - 10 carats
White South Sea P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,224 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian Blue Enamel Medallion Michaela Frey Locket/Locket Pendant, Enamel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Austrian Blue Enamel Medallion Michaela Frey Locket Pendant, Enamel
Beautiful locket pendant in silver-plated metal and blue enamel with stylised floral motifs, inspired by Art Nouve...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
$554 Sale Price
52% Off
Bochic “Capri” Candy Natural Ruby and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Drop Earrings
Ruby Natural / Cabochon / 19 Carat
Sapphire Natural / Cabochon / 5 Carat
White Topaz Natural / Round Brilliant / 2 Carat
White pearls
Silver and 22K Gold pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$792 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 9K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 9 US/ 7.2 gr
Located in SE
European hand -made 19th cent. ring with dome of the crown in Silver on 9K Rose Gold holding 24 rose cut Diamonds average Ø 2 mm / 0. 04ct each , total ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 3.60 carat Colombian Emerald Soothing Green Engagement Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Celebrate elegance and timeless beauty with this GIA-certified 3.60-carat Colombian emerald engagement ring. Renowned as the pinnacle of emerald quality, this gemstone originates fro...
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2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Uroboros pendant in sterling silver with 24k gold vermeil, fire enamel and emera
Located in BADALONA, ES
This handcrafted pendant in sterling silver with 24k gold vermeil features the ancient symbol of the uroboros—a serpent devouring its own tail, representing the eternal cycle of life...
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2010s European Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ring Rose Gold Malachite Russia ca. 1915
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautifully carved malachite and rose gold dome ring made in Russia, ca. 1915.
The rich color in shades of green is enhanced by the expertise of the carver.
A statement piece for the independant lady - colorful but elegant at the same time.
The luxuriant, swirling patterns of malachite have striking light and dark green marbling that is unmistakable. The startling beauty of this stone has come to represent sensuality and beauty.
With its concentric, eye-like rings of green that mimic the eye of a peacock feather, this stone has captured the imagination of many cultures for ages.
The first culture to use malachite for adornment was ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. The Egyptians used malachite as an ornamental stone in jewelry and art. The stone was imported from King Solomon's infamous copper mines on the Red Sea. Archeologists have found Egyptian tomb paintings using malachite gemstones that had been ground into paint that colored the walls. It was also ground into a fine dust and mixed with galena, a thick paste used to make kohl, on slate palettes to be painted onto eyelids as a cosmetic and talisman against evil. Vivid green malachite kohl is believed to be Cleopatra's favorite cosmetic, and she was buried with a large vase of it for use in her afterlife.
Malachite also played an important role in European paintings during the Renaissance period of the 15th and 16th centuries as a pigment for paints and dyes. It is believed that many of the green colors found in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting were painted with malachite-based oil paints.
It was the Russian Romanov...
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1920s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Rose Gold
LB one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant, beads necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Vintage Czech glass carved pendant necklace. This pendant is a wonderful example of the mid century glass that was produced in Czechoslovakia and...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Versatile Twist Rope Chain Long Necklace Bracelet
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Versatile Twist Spiral Rope Chain Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% genuine.
A un...
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1980s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Blue Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason trowel with Enameled masonic symbols on front side and engraved brick pattern on the b...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Beautiful flower-shaped earrings with diamonds and synthetic rubies
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful flower-shaped earrings made of 0.585 yellow gold and silver elements.
Beautiful classic crimson, centrally decorated with synthetic rubies of intense pink color with a tot...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry
Natural Myanmar Icy Type Honey Yellow and White Jade Ear Studs in Daisy Flower
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty and versatility of these exquisite handcrafted earrings, made from natural translucent white and honey-colored jade. Designed for dual wear, these earrings add a ...
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2010s Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Platinum
24.32 Carat South Sea Pearl & Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring 18K
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with the unparalleled beauty of this 24.32-carat South Sea Pearl & Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring. A stunning embodiment of sophistication a...
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2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pearl Ring, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Pearl Ring.
Exceptionally delicate ring representing a pinnacle of the Art Nouveau style, both in terms of materials and design. Two amazingly crafted water ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Peacock Feather Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
These elegant antique earrings celebrate the Art Nouveau era’s fascination with natural motifs, featuring exquisitely detailed 14k gold peacock feathers suspended from glittering dia...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Antique ring with crown in White Gold/or Silver on 14K Green Gold band.
No hallmarks. Made ca XIX - early XX century. The band was tested 14K Green Go...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Multi Gemstone Encrusted Flower Pendant in Sterling Silver for Anniversary Gift
Located in New York, NY
This Multi Gemstone Encrusted Flower Sterling Silver Pendant dazzling floral pendant necklace is a celebration of nature’s vibrancy, handcrafted in luminous 925 sterling silver. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$152 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Gold Iridescent Enamel Flower & Nat. Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, c. 1895
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine iridescent enamel with delicate shading from pink to light yellows and green. Wonderfully executed, this five petal blossom centers a white natural pearl measuring approximately...
Category
1890s American Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$956 Sale Price
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