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Vintage Plique-à-jour Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
18K Gold, the design is a beautiful stained glass window pendant, created with the Plique-à-jour
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Locket Pendant Picture solid 14K Gold oval / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Antique German or Austrian late 19th - early XX cent. Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Austrian oval Pendant Picture Locket solid 14KGreen Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Seed Pearl Diamond Enamel Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique brooch or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique oval Picture Locket Pendant solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
Hand-made in 18K Gold - Pendant / Locket with hand-engraved ornaments of Greek Key on both sides
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Garland Necklace with Pearls and Amethyst
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouvea enamel pendant featuring amethyst and natural fresh water pearls designed in a garland
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

1864 Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings of Eternity Knots in
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Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Yellow Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful circa 1910s Art Nouveau round locket pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 White Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1901-1910. This beautiful pin brooch
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Pansy Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back between the 1900-1910. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Black Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 10Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1901-1910. This beautiful pin brooch has been
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique German Pendant Seed Pearls and Diamond solid 14K Gold /1.2gr
Located in SE
, metal was tested to be solid 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is 33 mm from the top of the chain ring down
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Austrian Cross Pendant Crucifix natural Red Coral Solid 14K Gold / 4gr.
Located in SE
Fine Austrian Gold and Red Coral Cross / Crucifix pendant. Five tablet cut natural Mediterranean
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1905 Orchid Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch in 14Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Russian K. Faberge Passover Egg Pendant Jade solid 56 /14K Gold / 5.2 gr
By Karl Fabergé
Located in SE
Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1917. Body
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

French Art Nouveau Watch Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French watch pendant features a sublime, organic floral motif indicative of Art
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Hedges Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Miami, FL
five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Krementz Art Nouveau Citrine Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering oval buff top citrine surrounded by twisted gold bezel, measuring approximately 10 x 12
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) “Oranges” A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Ceiling Light
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) “Oranges Soufflées” A Rare Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Ceiling Light Oranges
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Edwardian 14K Gold Dragonfly Pendant with Demantoid Garnet Pearls
Located in Venice, CA
lovely work of art; made of 14 karat yellow gold it has a dark blue and green hand-painted enamel body
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

A. J. Hedge 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Diamond
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, created in New Jersey, North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods by the A. J. Hedge
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Masriera, Diamond, Sapphire and Plique A Jour Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful pendant brooch necklace designed by Spanish designer Masriera in an Art Nouvea style
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cameo Porcelain Double Portrait Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional antique double portrait pendant necklace crafted in 18K gold. It features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Luis Masriera Art Nouveau Gold and Enamel Necklace Brooch
By Luis Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Luis Masriera Spain Art Nouveau Figural pin Pendant. 18K Yellow Gold and having amazing
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Double Angel and Madonna Charm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold charm with an angel in one side and a Madonna in front of an enamel stained glass
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau enamel seed pearl and yellow gold four leaf clover brooch with watch hook circa 1905
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Art Nouveau Pendant, Enhancer with Enamel, Diamonds, Pearl and Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau pendant with finest enamel work, small diamonds, a natural pearl and blue
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Negligee Necklace Citrine Gilt Silver / 37.5 cm / 5.4gr
Located in SE
popular in the 1920s -1930s. I got it together with a few other early XX-century European Gold+ Silver
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Gold-filled

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, around the 1905. This outstanding little brooch has been carefully
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.22 g
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. European openwork crucifix pendant skillfully set with 14 rose cut
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4.5cm / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /2.1 gr
Located in SE
Ukrainian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold. Delicate hand-engraved ornament
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Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

ART NOUVEAU 1910 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 14Kt Gold With White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enameled Orchid pendant-brooch. This is a gorgeous three-dimensional flower
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Enamel Necklace Flower Swags Natural Pearl Lavaliere Antique
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic antique Art Nouveau enamel necklace, with a shimmering flower and swags is adorned
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ART NOUVEAU 1905 Purple Enameled Pansy Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled flower pendant-brooch. This is a beautiful pendant-brooch, created in America
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Leopold Gautrait Art Nouveau Enamel and Gem-Set Ring, circa 1900
By Leopold Gautrait
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Leopold Gautrait Art Nouveau Enamel and Gem-set Ring, ca. 1900 This exquisite Art Nouveau
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
acids. Materials: 14k gold, Enamel, Pearl.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Diamond and Seed Pearl Horseshoe Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
yellow gold. The enamel shows small chips from age, but overall in great condition. The brooch weighs 3.3
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearls Peridots
Located in Miami, FL
in America during the Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, back in the 1900. The necklace as
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold,...

Antique Necklace natural 22ctw. Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver/42.5cm/ 15.2 gr
Located in SE
are at least several decades old.. Also presume that sometimes metal parts, stones or enamels ,etc
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Vacheron Constantin Art Nouveau High Grade Gold Pendant Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
gold with a matching hanging fob in the Art Nouveau Style. The watch runs well and is very dependable.
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Tiffany Company Early 1900s Gold Enamel Diamond Flower Pin Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel over 14k Gold Flower Brooch measures 1 inch in diameter, centrally set with a .15 Ct. Old mine cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Brooch/Pendant 14k Gold Diamond Enamel Clover
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
” This exquisite piece is a testament to the elegance of Art Nouveau design, featuring a four-leaf clover
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique French Cameo 18K Gold Enamel Brooch with a Pearl Pendant Drop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
decorative 18k gold frame of blue and white enamel. A diamond and pearl pendant drop is suspended under the
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold / Necklace Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yellow Gold 5.7 GRAMS 4 blue sapphire and & small diamonds 1.5' Inch wide Can be used as a pendant
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier pendant pocket watch with diamonds, natural saltwater seed pearls, emerald
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Nouveau Hunters Case Pocket Watch from, 1893
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
example of Art Nouveau Styling and is offered with an original period chain as well. Through the American
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Red Heart Enamel Love Pendant 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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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Enamel Dial, circa 1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant / Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Enamel Dial, circa 1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant / Wrist Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flowers Set Pendant And Stud Earrings In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled flower pendant and earrings. Beautiful and colorful set composed by a pair of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
nouveau and the art deco period. Diamonds: The platinum arabic numbers and the arrows are with 144 old
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Magnificent Butterfly on a Branch Vintage Art Nouveau Style Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly magnificent "Art-Nouveau" tribute brooch is deftly and artfully crafted in the style of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Star Fob Watch, 18k Gold, Blue Enamel, Bow Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be captivated by this truly spectacular antique Art Nouveau era, 18kt gold, Blue
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art nouveau gold enamel pendant for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 210 antique edition and 15 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau gold enamel 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. An art nouveau gold enamel pendant from Luigi Ferrara, René Lalique and Masriera — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau gold enamel pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 85, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an art nouveau gold enamel pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 62 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pendant?

Prices for an art nouveau gold enamel pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,500.

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.