Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
18k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Lapis Lazuli
1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Citrine, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethys...
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Chrysophrase, Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
1890s American Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Opal, Other, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Bracelet
Opal, 14k Gold
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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.
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Finding the Right Bracelets for You
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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