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Vintage 18K Opal and Diamond Bug Fly Pendant Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the pin/pendant features and insect with opal body, ruby eyes and
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure With a hinged optional bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 x 1 1/2 inches -not
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
convertible pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted by Crane & Theurer in solid yellow gold of 14 karats
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

9.18 Carat Antique Diamond Sunburst Brooch/Pendant Platinum/14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
and VS 1-2 in clarity ( gem quality ). This is an amazing one of a kind piece ( brooch or pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Blue Stone Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin Brooch Pendant Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 3.1mm (thickest area at the blue stone) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Original finish & patina
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau French Carved Moonstone Face and Diamond Crescent Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite moonstone pin from the Art Nouveau (ca1905) era! French in origin, this whimsical
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Blue Enamel Pansy Pin with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue enamel Art Nouveau pansy brooch set with a small diamond circa 1900. Made in 14k
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Drop Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a lovely Victorian Etruscan Revival drop pendant brooch crafted in 15K yellow gold. The piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau 1890 Plique à Jour Enameled Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

20th Century Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This charming antique brooch represents plant links in
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Chrysoprase Brooch Enamel Pin Pendant 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular rock crystal chrysoprase brooch, crafted in 14k gold, features enamel. The brooch was
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLAUDE LALANNE For Zolotas Sculptural Laurel Leaves Pendant-Brooch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
three-dimensional convertible pendant-brooch, created by the French sculptor Claude Lalanne for Zolotas
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Vintage 1980s Greek Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This opulent Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Enamel and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, circa 1910, crafted in
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Floral Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely mid century floral design heart pendant brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Star Pendant and Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian amethyst, pearl, and yellow gold pendant and brooch, comprising one oval cut and one
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a four leaf clover with painted matte guilloche enamel leaves
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls. Classic piece created in England during the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18 Karat Gold Enamel, Diamond and Precious Stone Dragonfly Brooch
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Masriera 18-karat yellow gold Dragonfly brooch/pendant has blue,white,and yellow
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2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Ginkgo Leaf and Fish Brooch/Pendant
Located in Bethesda, MD
A classic example of Art Nouveau design, this 18 karat French brooch/pendant combination features
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Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Huge Yellow Crystal Openwork Star Pentagram Gold Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
pendant or brooch. Signed on the back Yves Saint Laurent, Made in France. Size: approx. 9.5 cm. Weight
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch Pendant 14K Gold V1088
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K yellow gold floral brooch/pendant convertible piece made with seed pearls ♥ The
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luis Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
A Spanish Art Nouveau 18 karat gold pendant brooch with diamond and pearls by Masriera. The pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
antique Art Nouveau brooch pendant necklace lavaliere in 18 K matte YG with an openwork scrolled
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Tourmaline Ruby and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage, pink tourmaline and ruby brooch, influenced by the Psychedelic Art movement, set with
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with satin frosted finish and
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Alexa Peter Smarsh 22K 14K Gold "Tropical Lady" Cloisonné Enamel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Made by the Designers Alexa & Peter Smarsh, this hand fabricated piece, is a display of art and an
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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold Vintage Cameo pin and pendant on an 18 inch chain. Pin has a fold down bail to be
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Gaston Lafitte French Art Nouveau Gold, Diamond and Enamel Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant with diamonds attributed to Gaston Lafitte
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold Vintage Cameo pin and pendant on an 18 inch chain. Pin has a fold down bail to be
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and Platinum Pendant Attributed to Maurice Dufrène
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and platinum pendant brooch with diamonds and freshwater pearl
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1890s-1910s Era Art Nouvea Vintage Butterfly Pendant Decorated with Multi Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique piece is from 1890-1910s era. Art Nouveau Vintage butterfly pendant decorated with
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Plique-a-Jour Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Nouveau styling come to life! This 18k gold brooch-pendant is designed with a seaside motif
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Portrait Mirror Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- exhibiting some loss. Featuring a raised gold floral motif with bezel set rubies - transparent medium
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Certified 9.12 Ctw Zircon Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
suited at the reverse with a hinged pin and a hook, to be wear, either as a brooch or a pendant. Mounted
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace Brooch Gold 585 Diamonds ‘3.0 Carat’ by Halder Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau necklace of most elegant appearance, looking like stylized flower's blossoms
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
necklace c.1910. Stylistically elegant and charming, this pendant features an Art Nouveau design with
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Statement Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone. Versatile brooch. It also can be used as a pendant. Very good
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Ruby Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystal Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. 100
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Pendant could be made also in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Pendant could be made also in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Pendant could be made also in 9K
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Pendant could be made also in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Enamel and Aquamarine Gold Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
exclusive to this esteemed brand. Devotees immediately recognize the hallmarks of these timeless art nouveau
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Orange Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. It also can be used as a pendant. Size
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Red Heart Enamel Love Pendent Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine, vintage, rare. Can be used as a brooch or necklace pendant. In excellent condition
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1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Necklace Seed Pearl Flower Forget-Me-Not Antique Gold Floral Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
floral brooch a new life. Eminently wearable and so chic. Condition: Very Good Era: Art Nouveau Year
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Emile Dropsy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1910. Religious piece is showing
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Purple and Yellow Enamel and Diamond Pansy Brooch, c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
, an old round brilliant cut diamond claw set to centre, mounted in gold, hinged pendant loop to
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Diamond Dragon Pin-Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau era Dragon Pendant Necklace composed of 18k yellow gold. With an Old Mine Cut diamond
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Poppy Pendant an Brooch with Black Diamonds, Pearls and Ruby
Located in Brisbane, AU
Art Nouveau style Poppy pendant featuring a ruby and black diamonds and pearls. Brooch attachment
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2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Citrine Amethyst Diamond Fairy Nymph Brooch Penda
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Marsiera delicate 18k gold brooch, can be worn as a slide pendant, depicting a nymph fairy with
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel

Antique Fairy Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
maker’s mark of Link & Angell, a respected American firm known for their high-quality Art Nouveau and late
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Purple and Yellow Enamel and Diamond Large Pansy Brooch, American c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
, naturalistic markings, an old round brilliant cut diamond claw set to centre, mounted in 14ct gold, hinged
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 9 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau floral pendant crafted in 9K gold. It features two rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Habille Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Cameo
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Nouveau 14K White Gold Habille Diamond Enamel Butterfly Cameo. The piece is in
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Enamel Pansy Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Finely Enamelled Art Nouveau Pansy Stickpin in 14k Gold with Diamond Accent (Circa 1910) This
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Opal Diamond Silver Topped 14k Gold Lavalier Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and retains its original patina. Formerly a brooch, the pin was removed and a white gold chain added
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

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Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau gold brooch pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 144 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau gold brooch pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art nouveau gold brooch pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Masriera, A. J. Hedges Co. and Marcus Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any art nouveau gold brooch pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 63 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and old mine cut versions for sale. Finding an art nouveau gold brooch pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 40 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pendant?

On average, an art nouveau gold brooch pendant at 1stDibs sells for $4,800, while they’re typically $361 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.