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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Original Art Nouveau Pendant in Platinum Yellow Gold around 1920 Shadowy Madonna
Located in Viena, Viena
Original Art Nouveau pendant in platinum / yellow gold around 1920, with rose-cut diamonds total
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Heart Onyx. This Pendant has Micro Natural Turquoise Beads. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Figural Rose Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Nouveau Figural Locket, ready to be filled! This 18k rose gold locket features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Figural Rose Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Nouveau Figural Locket, ready to be filled! This 18k rose gold locket features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 1.50Ct White Opal and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the reverse surface with the 15k gold mark (15CT). This impressive Art Nouveau pendant in gold is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 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...

Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Fantasy Cut Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
that completes as a spring ring clasp; stamped and signed Pendant tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Diamond Engraved Heart Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
from your favorite chain. The engraving is leaves and flowers, typical of the Art Nouveau period where
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Art Nouveau Charm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold dubble sided charm with on one side Saint George fighting the dragon and on the
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Art Nouveau Pink Tourmaline Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau Pink Tourmaline Enamel Diamond and Pearl Brooch/Pendant This is what a vision of
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique 0.27 Ct Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Pendant, Art Nouveau
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set Art Nouveau pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Citrine Yellow Gold "Frog" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.80 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
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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 Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
or White Gold. 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, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

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...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White
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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
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White
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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
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of White
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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...

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace with Citrine and Demantoid Garnet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 14 karat gold pendant necklace with citrine and demantoid garnet by Bippart, Griscom
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Garnet

Riker Bros Art Nouveau Garnet 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
closure Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905 Measures: 1 1/8 x 1 5/16 inches Total Weight: 7.8 grams
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant, 9k Gold, Floral, Trefoil
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, Dainty little antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant. The pendant
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Heart Locket
Located in New York, NY
a locket holds cherished items. This gold locket in the shape of a heart has the original
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Pendant Brooch, Floral Starburst, 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era brooch pendant. This pretty and universal jewellery piece can
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Snake Locket of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Rare Art Nouveau Snake Locket in 14k Gold (Circa 1890s) A powerful symbol of transformation and
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Shhhhh... French Art Nouveau Gold Medallion
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, French. This gorgeous Art Nouveau medallion is soooo… Adorable. Hiding in a
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

FRENCH 1890 Art Nouveau Limoges Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French art Nouveau enameled pendant brooch. This is an exceptional pendant-brooch, created in
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Garnet Ruby Sapphire Gold and Silver Bee Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and oxidized silver pendant necklace with diamonds, garnet, ruby and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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 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 Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Antique Serpent Griffon Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and a cartouche-shaped locket pendant suspending from a tapered bale Front and back are
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace Seed Pearl Flower Forget-Me-Not Antique Gold Floral Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A simply lovely antique Art Nouveau necklace centered by a delightful forget-me-not flower with a
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Elephant Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant has 0.35 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau Handmade Dragon Figural Pendant with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold dragon pendant is a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau period, renowned for
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20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold "Heart" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also with Rubies or Blue Sapphires. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. 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, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Elephant Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Tsavorite Yellow Gold Elephant Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Elephant Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Comte D’ Epinay De Briort Art Nouveau Gold, Diamond and Platinum Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and platinum pendant locket with diamonds. This repoussé slide
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. 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, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold "Butterfly" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. 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, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, C...

Art Nouveau Repoussé Snake 14k Gold Open Match Striker Box Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a breathtaking detailed antique art nouveau charm/pendant crafted in solid 14k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

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

Art Nouveau Amethyst Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and pearl pendant necklace. Oval Amethyst center stone mounted in a 10k yellow gold bezel
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Nouveau Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art nouveau gold pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 770 antique edition and 87 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art nouveau gold pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau gold pendant from Luigi Ferrara, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and René Lalique — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau gold pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 315 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an art nouveau gold pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 239 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Pendant?

The price for an art nouveau gold pendant starts at $191 and tops out at $285,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,300.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Jewelry

Art Nouveau — generally considered to have begun in the late 1800s and ended with the start of World War I — was a movement in the decorative arts that drew inspiration from natural forms, such as trees, flowers and, of course, the human figure. The three main themes present in Art Nouveau jewelry and watches were flora, fauna and women.

Art Nouveau, which reached its pinnacle in the year 1900, spawned from artists who rejected the historicism of their predecessors to create an entirely new visual vocabulary. As compared to Art Deco jewelry’s geometric patterns and sharp lines, the extravagant style of antique Art Nouveau jewelry is characterized by curvilinear forms and whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery.

The first art and design movement of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was also a reaction against the Industrial Revolution, and took its inspiration from the theories of the Symbolists, the art of the Pre-Raphaelites, the ideas of John Ruskin and his follower William Morris and, most importantly Japanese crafts. (The country was a fertile ground for inspiration after it was opened to the West in 1854.) The Art Nouveau style touched all manners of the arts, including the most exultant jewelry.

Nature was a favorite muse for artists going back to the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the hands of 20th-century artists, it was depicted in new ways. For example, a withering flower was considered just as beautiful as one in full bloom. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also a popular subject. Dragonflies and butterflies were particular favorites because they morphed so dramatically in different life stages.

This was also a reference to women, whose role in society was evolving. It was not uncommon to see a piece of jewelry that would at once reference a woman as a winged creature (think René Lalique’s famous Dragonfly brooch, circa 1897–98, at the Gulbenkian Collection in Lisbon). However, just as women’s roles were ambiguous, so was their image, as the femmes nouvelle were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized.

In addition to Lalique, vital figures in Art Nouveau jewelry included Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, Vladimir Soloviev, who designed jewelry for Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Fuset Grau of Spain, Karl Rothmuller of Germany and Philippe Wolfers of Belgium.

Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone — its iridescence harmonized perfectly with the enamel, and it could be carved into any shape. Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold.

Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.