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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

F. Vernon Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Madonna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This beautiful pendant featured an image of the Virgin Mary, a golden halo encircling her head as
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Four Leaf Clover Locket in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful Art Nouveau rose cut diamond four leaf clover locket set in 18k yellow gold. The
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Montana Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Very Good Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1895-1915 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: (2) Unheated Montana
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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, Peridot, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

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, ...

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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, ...

Art Nouveau Floral Locket with Old Mine Cut Diamond Center in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Nouveau Floral Locket with Old Mine Cut Diamond Center in 14K Yellow Gold This captivating Art
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 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

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
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 pendant lamp in the style of WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau pendant light circa 1910. Bronze and brass frame in the style of WAS Benson. Opalescent
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Design 18K Yellow Gold 1, 50ct Diamond Pearl Floral Lavalier Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
A romantic Mid century 18K yellow gold necklace with attached pendant in the style of a 'lavalier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 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 5.60 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Coral White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 18K White Gold. This Necklace has 2.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with art nouveau revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish
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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 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 Emerald Turquoise Red Coral Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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, ...

Gold Swiss Coin Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Circular gold mount with Swiss 20 francs, 1935ca Size: diameter 34mm Weight: 13gr.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

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

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Red Coral Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.50 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Turquoise Red Coral Pearl 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 0.50 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwate...

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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 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 Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Owl" Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
The Owl Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...

Daum Antique French Art Deco Nouveau Pendant Chandelier, 1910-1915
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Antique French Art Deco / Nouveau pendant chandelier by Daum (Nancy) and Charles Ranc (Paris
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1908 Antique 14 Karat Gold Penny Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lincoln on front while reverse depicts 'One Cent' flanked by a wheat motif Bezel set by a polished gold
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

1908 Antique 14 Karat Gold Penny Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lincoln on front while reverse depicts 'One Cent' flanked by a wheat motif Bezel set by a polished gold
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

French 1900s Round Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This magnificent antique pendant necklace is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Blue and White Glass Pendant Light Signed Noverdy, 1920s
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable French Art Nouveau period pendant chandelier features a mottled “Pâte de Verre” art
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Guimard Bronze Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Bronze Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with patinated nickel finish and glass "lie de vin."
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Fleur-De-Lis Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Italian disc pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold. The design features an ornate fleur-de-lis
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Art Nouveau necklace with diamonds and pearl, Sweden around 1915.
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Chorzów, PL
approx. 0.20 ct. Delicate, Art Nouveau design. Origin: Bernhard Hertz AB, Stockholm around 1915/1920
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Gold and Diamond Lyre Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large gold locket decorated with a lyre in rose cut diamonds, the lyre was Apollo or Orpheus
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Flower Basket Necklace Gold Antique Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Victorian, Italian
Located in New York, NY
A very rare early antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque pendant necklace with a gorgeous three
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau style necklace with diamonds, peridots and tourmalines, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique necklace in the Art Nouveau style with a sophisticated form, characteristic of this era
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Silver

Médaille Art nouveau en or, émail plique à jour et perles fines
Located in PARIS, FR
Médaille Art nouveau en or 18 carats (750 millièmes). De forme trilobée, elle représente la Vierge
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Médaille Art nouveau en or, émail plique à jour et perles fines
Located in PARIS, FR
Médaille Art nouveau en or 18 carats (750 millièmes), représentant la Vierge sur un fond d'émail
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Moonstone Yellow Gold Pendant Clear Cabochon
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold pendant with natural adularia moonstone moonstone origin - India stone
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2010s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Big Art Nouveau Bronze Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Big size Guimard's style chandelier with nickel finish and blue pâte de verre.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Art Nouveau French Crystal and Golded Bronce Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome Art Nouveau French chandelier in golded bronce and crystal cup diamond tip. With 4 lights
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

18k Gold Virgin Mary Round Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k gold Virgin Mary pendant. It depicts a delicate pierced and engraved work made of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Opalescent Tulip
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau suspension circa 1900. Bronze frame and opalescent glass tulip. In perfect condition
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20th Century Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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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.