Art Nouveau Plique A Jour
20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Antique Early 1900s Central African Art Nouveau More Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bangles
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Spanish Fashion Rings
Amethyst
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Gold
2010s Spanish Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Spanish Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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