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Crane Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900's. This outstanding
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Pendant and Chain
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessential piece of Art Nouveau design, this pendant, and a matching chain is the work of Art
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

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

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

French Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Rose-Cut Diamond Enamel Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Nouveau Egyptian revival rose-cut diamond enamel ruby and gold figural pendant circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl, Enamel and Diamond Gold Floral Pendant on Platinum Chain
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Delicate floral Art Nouveau gold pendant on a platinum chain.
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Enamel Pendant Sitting Woman Art Nouveau Style 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond & enamel sitting woman pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver/Gold Guilloche Watch Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
colorful enamel. A spectacular and unusual Guilloché enamel watch pin/pendant and chain from the Art
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Pearl Enamel Pendant Necklace 15K Gold Art Nouveau c.1910
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau designs and intricate craftsmanship. The pendant overall is in the shape of a circle
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Jeweled Art Nouveau Pendant by Jules Brateau
Located in New Orleans, LA
A superlative example of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, this incredible jeweled gold and enamel pendant
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace. Featuring seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstanding convertible
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Retro Art Nouveau-style Diamond, Pearl, Agate and Enamel Dog Pendant/Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
is an oval of diamonds enclosed by a rope design in gold. All of this is framed by an Art Nouveau
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18kt Enameled Opal + Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous enameled opal and diamond necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1920) era! This artistic
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

European Art Nouveau Silver Gilt and Enamel Femme-Fleur Pendant or Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A European Art Nouveau gold overlay /silver and plique-à-jour enamel pendant necklace. The pendant
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. Really fantastic three-dimensional piece
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

French, Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Locket, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau floral enamel locket, oval gold locket, designed with blue and red enamel
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Marcus Co Art Nouveau Conch Pearl Gold Enamel "Morning Glory" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold plique-à-jour enamel ‘Morning Glory’ necklace attributed to Marcus
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style 14.89 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.99 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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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 14.89 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.99 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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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
This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.59 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

French Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Maiden Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold plique-à-jour necklace with diamonds. The necklace features 3
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Necklace in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Dainty Art Nouveau matching platinum and 18 karat necklace and pendant. A beautiful blend of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau 15ct Rose Gold, Enamel Diamond And Ruby Four Leaf Clover Locket
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
’ mechanism and crafted from 15ct rose gold which has been superbly enamelled in pale yellow and green enamels
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Green Enamel Flower Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian and Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This beautiful piece has been carefully crafted in
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Seed Pearl Necklace Grape Cluster Enamel Antique Yellow Gold Bar
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
compliments every skin tone. Condition: Good, some loss to enamel Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1910 Metal: 14K
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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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, 9k Gold...

Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled necklace designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain
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Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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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...

Becker Art Nouveau Joan of Arc Plique a Jour Yellow Gold Enemal Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
condition. Circa: Art Nouveau Weight: 8,4gr Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Condition: Very Good Hallmarks
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k 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 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

Materials

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

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
version. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a
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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, Opal, T...

Masriera Art Nouveau Style 18 Karat Gold Enamel 0.25ct Diamond Dragon Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Art Nouveau style necklace designed by Masriera in 1960’s-1970’s. It can also be
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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
version. This Pendant has also its matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a
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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 Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. 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, ...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. 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, ...

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, ...

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, ...

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, ...

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

Becker Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Vierge De France Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
This beautiful medal from the Art Nouveau period is made in 18kt yellow gold and with navy blue
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plique a Jour Diamond Woman Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plique a Jour Diamond Woman Pendant. This incredible
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Yellow Gold This pendant necklace features an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Citrine Yellow Gold "Frog" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace has Enamel. This Pendant has its matching Earrings pair. We're a workshop so every piece is
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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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Peridot Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.60 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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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, ...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.55 Carats of White Modern Round Cut
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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, ...

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Four Leaf Clover Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique four leaf clover charm pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a diamond shape design
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Pendant with Enamelled Portrait and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine Art Nouveau enamelled portrait pendant in two tone 14kt gold, set with diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel and Pearl Conversion Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Pink & Green Enamel Pendant with Pearls in 14K Gold — Pin Conversion, Circa 1910 A
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k 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

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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Russian Art Nouveau Jeweled Rock Crystal Egg Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg in the 1890s. This superb gold mounted rock crystal egg pendant is engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

Antique 14K Rose Gold Enamel Four Leaf Clover Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique four leaf clover charm pendant crafted in 14K rose gold, featuring a diamond shape with
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

René Lalique "Pate sur Pate" Enamel, Gold and Diamond Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold and "Pate sur pate" enamel pendant by Lalique c.1900, depicting the profile of a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.