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RIKER BROS Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Enamel Repousse Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Riker Bros locket from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enameled Orchid pendant-brooch. This is really a fantastic three-dimensional
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

18ct Gold Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Violet Flower Pendent and Earring Set
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Nouveau Flower Set 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite Art Nouveau jewellery set
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style 14.89 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.99 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style 17.49 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.59 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14.89 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Green Gold Enamel Art Nouveau Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K Gold Green Enamel Pendant Necklace. Pendant necklace crafted from 18k white gold and coated in
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphire cabochon. The butterfly is 18 Karat Gold. The jewel is masterpiece of Art Nouveau nature
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Art Nouveau Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Nouveau pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in the shape of a stylized maple leaf. The
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Diamond Plique-A-Jour Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of fancy twisted wire chain suspending a plique-a-jour enamel station depicting a peacock
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Pearl
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted during the Edwardian and the art Nouveau periods in solid yellow
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Motif, Yogo Sapphire, Diamond Festoon Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite Art Nouveau bib necklace from 1900, crafted in the United States. This remarkable
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Pendant solid 56/ 14K Gold / 8.5gr
Located in SE
1908 - 1917 Imperial period Garnet Pendant chained, all metal parts in solid 56 /14K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.55 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18k gold, Jesuit, plique a jour enamel
Located in PARIS, FR
Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18 karat gold. Art Nouveau religious medal depicting a haloed
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Nouveau Art Angle Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Enamel Art Champagne Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Enamel Art Hand Made in Spain 18k Yellow Gold Cross with real Sapphire approx. gold weight
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nouveau Art Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Diamonds Sapphire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fire Enamel Cross with diamonds and Orange Sapphire Brilliant colors, elegant and unique. mix of
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2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Saint Christophe Pendant Charm 18 ct Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Paul Brandt
Located in Mārupe, LV
Saint Christophe Religious pendant. Belongs to the Art Nouveau (1895/1914 years) produced in
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Citrine Yellow Gold "Frog" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Citrine. This Necklace has Enamel. This Pendant has its matching Earrings pair. We're a workshop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French jewelry pendant "The Virgin" enamel and 18 kt gold
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind and exclusive sterling gold pendant, Frances, an exquisite piece of pre-owned
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Flower Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Natural Pearls Love Token French
Located in Mārupe, LV
. Pendant is made of 18k gold decorated with natural pearls. Perfect example of Art Nouveau jewellery
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
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 Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 2.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

1914 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 1.5gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k yellow gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant necklace with dragonfly 18k rose gold, Hallmark
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Austrian Medallion Michaela Frey Locket Pendant, Enamel, Gold Plated
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
gold-plated metal and enamel with stylized floral motifs, inspired by Art Nouveau and traditional
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour and Diamond 18K Holly Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptional Art Nouveau pendant-brooch is a testament to the era’s mastery of nature-inspired
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

French Puffy Love Heart Flowers 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a puffy love heart engraved with a
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with plique a jour blue enamel designed as the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Blue Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Krementz GIA Certified Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
By Krementz Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Nouveau pearl and diamond pendant necklace. circa 1890's. The floral enamel pendant is platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Vintage Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Floral Pendant
Located in London, GB
enamel pendant. The highly decorated, iconic Art Nouveau frame has a floriated design, composed of
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Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1904 Art Nouveau Nordic Locket Pendant Sapphire Pearls solid 18KGold / 5.25gr
Located in SE
120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Enamel Pendant 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
to the Victorian to Art Nouveau period, circa 1860 - 1910. Finding turquoise with enamel in gold is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Faberge 18KT Gold, Blue Enamel.25Ct Diamond Egg Pendant with Certificate
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18 karat white gold , diamond and blue enamel egg was created by Victor Mayor. Crafted
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Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Round Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel - 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round locket pendant, 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, medium blue and opalescent turquoise
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2010s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Cupid and Psyche Limoges Enamel Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold 1890
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Museum Quality Belle Epoque - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Cupid and Psyche Pendant
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Shell Petal Crystal Black Enamel Pendant Modernist Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Plique-a-jour Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Duck Pond Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed to depict a yellow gold putto cherub seated in a half shell floated in a pond Accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Flower Leaf Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Flower Leaf Crystals Pendant Modernist Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Pre-1920 Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Diamond Ruby Insect Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This gorgeous Art Nouveau-era piece came to us as a pin with a broken catch, so we decided to
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Peridot Yellow Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace is inspired by Art Nouveau. This Necklace has also its matching Earrings. We're a workshop so
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Peridot, ...

Leave Shaped Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Purple Enamel 1 Diamond 0.05 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer leave shaped pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, purple vitreous enamel, 1
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Nymph Pendant with Plique-à-Jour Enamel Wings and Amethyst
Located in BADALONA, ES
as a miniature work of art — a fusion of technical mastery and poetic symbolism. This pendant is part
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2010s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Floral Motif Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif oval locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. The piece features light
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Leave Shaped Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Middle Blue Enamel 1 Diamond 0.05 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer leave shaped pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalescent middle blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Swiss Guilloche Enamel And Pearl Silver Locket Pendant
Located in Portland, England
Exquisite Antique Swiss green guilloche enamel and silver locket. We believe the piece was a ladies
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Ferri Firenze 18 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Enamel Foulard Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
blue enamel. The shape of the pendant is inspired by beautiful silky textiles. Signed: “Ferrari
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k 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.