Art Nouveau Jewelry Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Turquoise
20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Bangles
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Bangles
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Bl...
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise...
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Zircon, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s German Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Turquoise, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Turquoise, Base Metal
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver
2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Moonstone, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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.
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The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. 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. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Art Nouveau jewelry, first consider its overall shape and themes. Flora, fauna and female figures were the three main themes in Art Nouveau jewelry. Winged creatures, such as insects and birds, were also popular subjects. Next, examine the materials and techniques. Art Nouveau jewelers distinguished themselves from their predecessors through the use of their unorthodox materials and methods. Prior to the 20th century, artisans working with jewelry prioritized precious metals and diamonds. This was not true for Art Nouveau creators. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Art Nouveau jewelers also favored pearls, particularly baroque pearls, for their large size and irregular shape. However, opal was the most popular stone, and Art Nouveau jewelry was primarily set in yellow gold. If you need more help identifying your jewelry, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau jewelry.
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