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.
Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1910s
Style: Art Nouveau
Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
This Renaissance-styled ring has a flower-shaped composite Silver on an 18K Gold crown measuring 16 mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Ligh...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 10K Rose Gold Boulder Opal and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 10K Rose Gold Boulder Opal Diamond Floral Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 10k rose gold. The center holds a gorgeous Australian boulder opal tha...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Neclace with diamonds 18k white gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with 18k white gold center piece set with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to. 1.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ring with barok pearl and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with pearl and old mine cut diamond tot. 1.00 ct - F/G - SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5(52)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide and 1...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail ring set with diamonds tot. 2.05ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with an old mine cut diamond in the center. 1.85ct and around single cut diamond up to. 0.20ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75(56)
Detailed de...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls
Detailed description
the brooch is approximately 4.0 cm high and 5.5 cm wide
total weight: 6.3 grams
occupied with:
- 41 x 1.5mm...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
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...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1912 Austrian Empire Unisex Coin Ring 10 Gold Cronæ 23K/14K Gold Ø8.75US/5.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian Coin Ring for Men or Women featuring Austrian 10 Gold Cronæ 23K Gold coin framed in solid 14K Rose Cold crown and band.
Band hallmarked with early 20th century Austrian Imperial standard hallmarks, enclosed head of a dog with digit 14 and maker's initials P:V
Coin : Austrian, 10 Gold Cronæ ,minted in 1912 , Restrike , Franz Joseph I ,Solid Gold Coin...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Ring with diamond 14k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with platinum ring set with diamonds tot. approx. 1.20 ct J/K SI - ringsize 8.5 US / (18.5/58) EU
Detailed description
The head of the ring is 2.9 cm wide and 5.0 mm high
...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau - Necklace and Pendant with diamonds 18k yellow gold and Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950Pt platinum necklace with a gold and platinum pendant set with an old European cut diamond in the center. 1.10ct – G/H – VS2/SI1 – and around it old single cut diamonds up to. 1.0...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1916 Nordic Ring 1ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.75US / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Deco period Ring featuring hand-cut old European diamond cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye-shaped pattern.Tips of the clusters in Platinum.
All stones have th...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond cut Diamonds. Largest in the center Ø 3.5 mm / 0.17 ct and two on its flanks Ø 3.2...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ring with ruby and diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver ring set with ruby and old mine cut diamond. 1.60ct - F, G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 3.1 ...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Movado Art Nouveau 1910 International Expo 18k Rose Cut Diamond Pocket Watch 1ct
By Movado
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Art Nouveau (1910) era! Swiss in origin, this beautiful piece is encapsulated in a hunter case that is crafted in 18kt gold and ...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald and diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a brilliant cut diamond in the center. 0.50ct - F/G - VS - and an entourage of emerald and surrounding brilliant cut diamonds up to. 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian Earrings Coins featuring one Austrian 23K Gold Ducat coin on each piece soldered with folding hooks in solid 14K Rose Cold.
Wires h...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, 24k Gold
1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
Early 20th century Necklace / Pendant featuring a beautiful set of 11 natural old diamond cut Diamonds set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. The main part /pendant is composed of 4 mo...
Category
1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Solitair ring set with diamond 18k white gold and Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum and 18k white gold solitaire ring set with old mine cut diamonds. 1.30ct - J/K - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56)
detailed description:
the top of the ring is 7...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Ring natural Ruby Spinel Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø 9.5US/ 3gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period Ring in solid 18K (tested) Gold with a mix of two natural Diamonds , natural Ruby and natural Spinel stones made Europe in ca. early XX century.
Two old diamond c...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver. This ring demonstrates natural tan of Patina ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
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 ...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Antique early 1900's fanciest European cluster Ring featuring Silver on solid 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds and Rubies. Presumably German or French made, this ring was a part of 2nd Wo...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Art Nouveau foliate pearl & diamond cross pendant, circa 1915. This antique cross pendant is crafted in 18 karat gold and silver in a foliate design. The Art Nouveau cross fe...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl & Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold and features a lovely leaf circle wreath design. The wreath is adorned with beautifu...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Top Silver ArtNouveau Natural Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 41.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 7 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Acid tested to be 18k ...
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1910s European Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Ring Size 6
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Art Nouveau French Sapphire Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Ring is a magnificent and evocative piece of jewelry that embodies the exquisite artistry and enchanting aesthetic of the Art ...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Shell Earrings w Pearls by Sloan & Co. French Screw Back Style
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm pleased to offer a lovely pair of antique 14K gold Shell earrings by Sloan & Company. These earrings have French screw backs so are meant for non-pierced ears, though they could...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold Peridot Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Olive Green Color - 10x6.6mm - 1.30ct (approx.)
Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Gray...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Georg JensenPendant Necklace Silver Turquoise Horn Leaves
By Georg Jensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking Art Nouveau pendant has been designed by Georg Jensen, Denmark. This unusual jewel was handcrafted out of sterling silver in the beginning of the 20th century. It is de...
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1910s Danish Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold River & Seed Pearl Flower Dangle Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(14) Genuine River & Seed Pearls - Baroque & Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Weight: 6.70 Grams
Overall Width: 27.1mm (1")
H...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. This large Art Nouveau floral motif pendant is crafted in rose and greenish yellow 14K gold. The pendant is embellished with small Russian dema...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Hand Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a rare and absolutely incredible antique engagement ring that was crafted during the art nouveau period from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a fine diamond with a uni...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Amethyst Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Faceted Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Purple Color - 10.2x5.2mm(approx.)
(14) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Grayish...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18 Kt French Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A very French necklace from the Art Nouveau period that is typical of French design of the era. It is graceful and lacy as its links graduate all around the neckline. French Art Nouv...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Rene Lalique Brooch Deux Aigles, Circa 1911 - Two Eagles Art Nouveau Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer an original Art Nouveau period art glass brooch by Rene Lalique, complete with its original mounting. Dating to 1911, this is model number 1393, titled "Deux ...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique French Golden Necklace in original case, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique filigree necklace made of 18-carat gold (0.750 fineness), French Art Nouveau, circa 1910.
The necklace is in its original case.
Com...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold and Multi-Gem Letter Opener, Carved Emerald Face
Located in New York, NY
An important Art Nouveau gold and multi-gemstone letter opener in the form of a dagger. The hilt is decorated with applied wirework and granulation and set with diamonds, fire opal,...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Fire Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
ArtNouveau Antique Dutch Pearl Inlaid Sterling FloralMotif ScrewBack Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These signed antique Art-Nouveau period abalone shell sterling-silver screw-back earrings carry the maker's mark and initials of Dutch A.S. Agsteribbe, who worked in Amsterdam in The Netherlands in the early 20th Century. The mother-of-pearl is artistically inlaid into iridescent petal shapes. The lush colors range from lavendar, green, blue, ecru, white, pink and brown, while they change patterns of reflection in different angles of light.
If you are looking for a less expensive but equally artistic piece of white-metal-set abalone jewelry...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
opal origin - Australia...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Circa 1910s Platinum Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 13.8 grams.
Totally 0.75 ct rose cut diamond.
Totally 1.65 ct brilliant cut diamond.
The diamond has vvs-vs-s1 clarity and G-H-I color.
The neckl...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Russian Art Nouveau Flush Set Diamond Calla Lily Ring - 1.29 Carat - GIA SI1
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the turn of the 20th century Russia, a golden light brown 1.29 carat cushion cut diamond radiates from between calla lilly embellished shoulders. Finely fabricated in a bur...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Art Nouveau Crescent Moon Flower Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A simply lovely antique Art Nouveau necklace centered by a delightful forget-me-not flower with a lustrous, natural pearl center. Originally a pin that we converted into an adjustable necklace, giving this vintage, floral brooch a new life. Eminently wearable and so chic, either as a statement piece or layered with others.
Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA.
Condition: Very Good
Era: Art Nouveau
Year: 1910s
Metal: 14K yellow gold chain 14K rose gold...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet. Nine prong-set Opals and eighteen euro-cut diamonds adorn this lovely bangle bracelet. The carat total weight of the ...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Repoussé Snake 14k Gold Open Match Striker Box Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a breathtaking detailed antique art nouveau charm/pendant crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a match striker design with a mechanical top that opens. This bea...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Meyle & Mayer 1910 Art Nouveau Gilt Silver Pendant With Enamel & Plique Au Jour
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau slide mirror pendant designed by Meyle & Mayer.
Fabulous piece, created in Pforzheim Germany by Meyle & Mayer during the art nouve...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Chrysophrase, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 4 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Art Nouveau gemstone engagement ring presents a lovely 2 tone composition centered with a dark blue sapphire cabochon. Crafted with ...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
German Pforzheim 1910 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Box 935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box with flowers
Beautiful enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art nouveau period back in the 1910 This beautiful box was careful...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
German Pforzheim 1917 Guilloche Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box.
An exceptional early 20th century enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915-17. This beautiful...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau French Enamel Lady Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted art nouveau ring made out of enamel and one round diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat. The ring features a side profile of a lady. Total weight: 6.9 grams...
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1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Art Nouveau Celluloid Bracelet Bangle with Lizard Design, circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 1910s French Art Nouveau Celluloid bracelet bangle. The piece features a hand-carved lizard design. The bracelet has a nice off-white cream color with black and green cont...
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1910s French Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
David Andersen 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Guilloche Snuff Box In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled pill box designed by David Andersen.
Extremely rare early 20th century enamel pill-box, created in Norway during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period at the workshop of David Andersen, circa 1910. This beautiful box was carefully crafted with impeccable details in solid .925/.999 standard silver with gilded interiors finish. Made of rectangular form with curved edges and fitted with a five barrels hinged lid, that can be raised by a simple thumbpiece. Engine turned guilloche decoration topped with applications of translucent silvered-white and light purple enamels and finally embellished with tiny flowers motifs decorations in high relief.
Weight: 59.40 Grams, (38.08 Dwt).
Measurements: 65 mm by 38 mm and a height of 13 mm (2.56 x 1.50 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French and Norwegian marks, the maker's mark associated to David Andersen inside a cartouche, the mark for the assay of the silver S .925 and stamped twice with the French import mark of the swan, for importation. Very interesting exports and imports marks.
Note: The hallmark of a swan facing to the left inside an oval (Osprey-124), was introduced in 1893 for small silver items imported into France. The silver product need to have at least a standard assay of .800/999 or over. The swan mark indicates that the item was produced in a non-treaty country and served as an import identification. The swan mark used until 1970.
David Andersen
David Andersen was born in 1843 in Østre Toten, Innlandet to Anders Svendsen and Anne Margrethe Gulbrandsdatter, and was the father of goldsmith Arthur David-Andersen. He was one of the most important Norwegian goldsmiths. From 1859 he was in apprenticeship with the jeweler Jacob Tostrup in Christiania (now called Oslo). He spent several periods abroad, in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris and London. During his stay in London he also imported Norwegian filigree works to the United Kingdom. He established his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania 1876, which eventually became a leading company in the goldsmith industry in Norway. A significant part of his filigree works was exported to Great Britain. As of 1899 his company employed 92 men...
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1910s Norwegian Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Yellow Gold Serpent Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, the top measures 9/16 X 7/16 inch, the sides of the ring are heavy chased intertwined serpents wit...
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1910s American Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
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 Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
Hutshenreuther coffee service with sugar bowl. Art nouveau.
Located in Sežana, SI
Fine polychrome porcelain coffee service consisting of 6 cups enclosed in silver shells, delightfully crafted in art nouveau style, made by the Hutshenreuther company of Hohenberg, G...
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1910s German Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Audemars Piguet 18k Gold Pocket Watch 1910s Vintage RA369
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, solid 18k gold Audemars Piguet open face pocket watch, c.1910s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Audemars Piguet signed white enamel...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Star Ruby & Sapphire Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a wonderful and unusual looking antique cocktail ring hand crafted in solid 14k gold and features a bold bypass design set with magnificent, GIA certified, cabochon cut ...
Category
1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
circa 1910 Art Nouveau Mucha Style Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An enchanting floral pendant necklace, made during the late Art Nouveau era circa 1910. A forget-me-not flower holds a pair of old mine cut diamonds near and dear. A lovely sentiment...
Category
1910s Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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