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Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Pendant and Long Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE LOVE LOVE. I just love this Gorgeous Vintage Filigree Turquoise Pendant and Long Chain. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the design is a simple, bezel set, large, piece of Natural Tu...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Top Silver ArtNouveau Natural Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 41.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 7 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Acid tested to be 18k Gold.
Please contact for an...
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Australian Willis
Sons Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Art-Nouveau brooch is antique,
dating back to c1911
yet it’s in a beautiful condition
Of
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Vintage 1910s Australian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Art Noveau Silver and Garnet Brooch by Bernard Hertz
By Bernhard Hertz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Art Noveau silver brooch with garnet stones. Large size with two sections attached with a hoop. Deep red garnets with a subtle sheen.
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Intertwined Emerald and Diamond Brooch, French, by George Fonsèque, circa 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very beautiful French emerald and diamond brooch, by George Fonsèque Art Nouveau, ca. 1910s. The
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Flowers Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /8.9 gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouveu 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.6 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.45 ct.
The diamond is has H-IJ color and s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 7.25
We can make any size.
The box is ...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian diamond pendant in artnovo style floral design with 2 old mine cut diamonds on top estimate diamond weight of 0.50 carats and 3cm pendant length made with magnificent...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique European Earrings Balls Octagonal Stars solid 18K Gold /3.8gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
1914 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 1.5gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Open Face Silver Hamilton Pocket Watch with Display
By Hamilton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Avenue Couture for more watches as well as hundreds of pieces of jewelry. You can follow us from our
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver
1914 Ring solitaire natural 0.3ct. Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 3.11gr
Located in SE
Fine Art Nouveau period Ring with an Emerald set in claws.
Swedish hallmarks : 18K, city of
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Watercolour Miniature Painting Brooch Romantic Scene Silver Vienna
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This the subjekt of this charming miniature watercoulour is a romantic scene in a park with luscious planes with a lake and a small pavillion in the background. In the right top corn...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Earrings natural 1.4 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Vintage 1910s Georgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Grape Pin Brooch in Gold with Demantoid Green Garnet and Fresh Water Pearls
Located in Berkeley, CA
Natural white pearls play the part of white grapes that elegantly hang below golden leaves with six demantoid green garnets. The textured leaves have little lines that add an intrica...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
1916 Ring natural 8ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø8.25 US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Materials
24k Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling Silver Antique Erotic Cigarette Case
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite antique cigarette case crafted from sterling silver. The exterior features a high polish sterling silver whereas the interior is lined in gold plated sterling silver. Th...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
1915 Sterling Silver 3"X 2.25"X 1/2" Antique English Snuff
Pill Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Snuff & Pill Box
All original with very minor dents or scratches, weighting 31.9 grams Vintage English Snuff or Pill Box, in excellent condition considering 100 y...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Centerpieces and Tazzas
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Lodka Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ø6.5US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau period Russian 56 Rose Gold /14K Ring featuring rose diamond cut
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
1917 Antique Signet Carnelian Stone Cameo solid Ring 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron
Constantin Chronomètre Royal 18kt Gold Pocket Watch – 55mm
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
Key Features: Maker: Vacheron
Constantin Model: Chronomètre Royal Case Material: 18kt yellow gold (fully hallmarked) Total Weight: 133.5 grams Diameter: 55 mm (excluding crown)...
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1918 Nordic Necklace 0.8 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum / 43 cm/ 4.58g
Located in SE
be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Crescent Enamel Snake with Pearl on Diamond Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Antique Diamond Crescent Necklace with Snake holding a pearl is on a diamond studded chain. This snake started his life as a pin/brooch but I turned it into a necklace. There i...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
1914 Halo Ring Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Austrian Ring Pearl 0.6 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Silver Ø US 7.25 /2.9gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the band
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1917 Halo Ring Natural 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1914 Finish Ring natural 0.25ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US6.75 /4.17gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø8US/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Peridot Seed Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and fine jewelry from one collector
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Birmingham England 1919 Belt Ring 9 Karat Engraved Flowers
Located in Berkeley, CA
Made in 1919 this 9K gold ring is in impeccable shape and has a rosy color to the Gold. An antique belt ring that has exquisite detail with engraved flowers and leaves. Made in Birmi...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Band Rings
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Arts and Crafts ring in 18 karats white gold, 0.30 ct old-cut diamond, Art Deco
Located in PARIS, FR
or early Art Deco ring, circa 1910-1920.
Owl hallmark (posterior)
Ring size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (size
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Materials
Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold
Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in a middle class based in the cities. There was a demand for jewellery and jewelers looked back in
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
: Cabochon
Stone: Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, OOAK One
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
1918 Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 137 gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Platters and Trays
Materials
Silver
Brooch René Lalique Year 1912 Deux Figurines et Masque Clinquant Orange signed
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautifull Brooch signed Lalique
N° 1369 circa 1912 Catalogue Félix Marcilhac
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Rene Lalique Frosted Glass
Tete Femme
Ointment Jar
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique frosted glass Coty-4 'Tete Femme' triangular ointment jar. This model features a female head on the lid, wearing a long veil. The veil flows down the lid, forming the de...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the band
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box with pierced lid made in 1918
By S. Blanckensee
Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Box, or Jewellery Box, features a pierced top, and is oval in shape.
The box measures 1.25"(3cm
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Pforzheim 1917 Guilloche Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Pforzheim Germany during the art nouveau period, back in the 1915-17. This beautiful box was carefully
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles
Richard Comyns
By Asprey International Limited, Charles
George Asprey, Asprey
Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard Comyns
A fantastic
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three Arts
Crafts Ruskin Mounted Brooches
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine set of three Arts & Crafts Ruskin mounted metal brooches probably dating from the early 20th century, one with date marks for 1918. The brooches comprise of a large round exam...
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Pewter
jewel walking stick with Charlotte monogram, by Philippe Wolfers, Belgium 1900.
By Philippe Wolfers
Located in Milan, IT
Europe. In the early 1890s, he established his own workshop and until 1910 made Art Nouveau style jewelry
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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver
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Nouveau 1910 Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of nouveau 1910 jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1298 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of nouveau 1910 jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of nouveau 1910 jewelry over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Tiffany
Co. and Riker Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of nouveau 1910 jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 355 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 european cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our nouveau 1910 jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 399 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Nouveau 1910 Jewelry?
On average, a piece of nouveau 1910 jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $2,362, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
Questions About Nouveau 1910 Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1910s, Art Nouveau jewelry was popular. Trends of the time included long necklaces often decorated with tassels and platinum beads. Among gemstones, diamonds and sapphires were in high demand. Find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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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