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Art Nouveau Platinum Gold and Diamond Large Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Art Nouveau Platinum top and Yellow Gold backed Necklace, measuring 3 inches in length X
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Ruby Enamel 18 Karat Gold Flower Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
concealed clasp and chain safety Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Length: 6 3/4 inches Width at
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
appearance. This incredible ring from the late Art Nouveau era (ca1900-1915) is a fantastic example of the
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Jugendstil Nouveau Secessionist Silver Plate Box, WMF Germany, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, ON
Jugendstil Nouveau Secessionist Silver plate Jewellery Box, WMF Germany C.1906. The large
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Silver Plate

Médaille amour Augis ronde en or, diamants et rubis ca. 1910
By A. Augis
Located in PARIS, FR
Médaille amour Augis ronde en or, diamants et rubis ca. 1910, Plus qu’hier moins que demain
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Liberty Art Nouveau Arts Crafts Silver Enamel Buckle Haseler, Birmingham, 1910
By William Hair Haseler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Liberty and Co Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts silver enamel buckle, Birmingham 1910 by Haseler for
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Solid 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible antique pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch C.1910
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch European C.1910. Large and very nicely detailed and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Brooch in Silver 1920s-1930s
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau brooch in silver. Model Number 101. 1920/30s Early mark. 4.5 cm. in
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Detailed Dragon Repousse Medallion Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
piece with its fine vibrant green color. This antique pendant was made during the Art Nouveau period and
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Amethyst Diamond Pearl Foliated Heart Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, antique art nouveau period pin/brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tourmaline Medusa Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual tourmaline ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910) era! This alluring piece is
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau More Rings

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry. It was crafted in the turn of the century circa 1900-1910, with orientalism patterns in solid
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau French 5.80 Carats Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1910 Bracelet size: 6 1/4 inches (small fit) Width at widest: 1 5/8 inches Total weight: 52.8 grams
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Men s Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Swan Repousse Work Diamond Accent Cuff Links
Located in Montclair, NJ
These fine art nouveau period cuff links are crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and feature
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cufflinks

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French 18k Yellow Gold Joan of Arc Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau French 18k Yellow Gold Joan of Arc Locket Pendant. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theberath Co. Art Nouveau Carnelian 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering five cabochon cut carnelians measuring 15.0 x 11.0 mm, deeply engraved with a floral motif, translucent orangey-red with a good polish Each set in a polished bezel frame w...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold

Art Noveau Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant Necklace Vintage Antique Original 1910 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1910's Art Noveau Diamond Cameo Locket Pendant Necklace Vintage
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold United States Patriotic Flag Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a United States Flag Featuring red and white enamel stripes with a field of blue enamel and gold stars Single cut diamond accent, weighing approximately 0.02 carat, eye...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Clam Shell Locket Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
freshwater pearl Completed by jump ring bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Measures: 5/8 x 7/8 inch
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold and Natural Pearl Large Hair Barrette Hand Engraved Design Work
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Rock Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lighthouse Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(including bale) Circa 1910 Total weight: 2.3 grams Quaint. Well-crafted. Beacon. Stock Number: We
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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Crystal, 14k Gold

Platinum Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Engagement ring with old cut diamond approximately 0,50ct Size 7 Weight : 2gr
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Gold Pansy Flower Antique Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold and tested as platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1910 Measures: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Horned Guernsey Dairy Cow Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Horned Guernsey dairy cow charm with detailed face and muscular body Completed with jump-ring on back Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Measures: approx. 11/16 x 5/8 (including bale) ...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold 3D Devil Martini Shaker Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 5/8 inch Circa 1910 Total weight: 2.2 grams Imaginative. Mischievous. Unconventional
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Articulated Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Dutch Speelklok Clock Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
roof Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa 1910 Measures: approx. 3/8 x 3/4 (including bale) Inch
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst 15 Carat Gold Necklace by Liberty Co.
By Liberty Co.
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular Art Nouveau necklace by Liberty & Co. circa 1910. Set with wonderful double and
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, 15k Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Angel Skin Coral 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
) Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1890 - 1910 Metal: 18k Rose Gold Gemstone: Coral Carat Weight: Cut: Cabochon
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Art Nouveau drop earrings with 0.85ct diamonds, Graz - Austria, 1910s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
silver Origin: Austria - hallmarked by the office in Graz around 1910. Art Nouveau ornamentation of
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Large Pink Tourmaline Detailed Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Condition: Antique Art Nouveau. Shows some light wear. Excellent overall condition! Stock Number: MK
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold GIA NO HEAT Montana Sapphire Pearl Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
nouveau period and features 7, 100% natural, old round cut Montana sapphires of which two were randomly
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Ivy Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
diamond mille griffe set, French, circa 1900-1910. weight: 6.8 grams ring size 17.5 mm / 7 1/2 USA
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18k/Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly gorgeous ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Mixed Metals Opal Diamond Gold Butterfly Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
jewelry! A breathtaking opal ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910) era! This artistic ring holds a vibrant
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Lady Locket Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A graceful depiction of a lady adorns this Art Nouveau locket. Her profile is expertly carved into
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

W.M.F Art Nouveau Silver Plate Frame, Germany, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, ON
W.M.F Art Nouveau Silver Plate Frame, Germany C.1910. The Frame of large oval shape, decorated with
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Early 20th Century Frames

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Lion Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending from an oval bale Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Measures: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold and Steel Sathyr Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centered by a collet set round cut diamond, the shoulders carved on one part with a satyr and on the other with a nymph, a billy goat head at their feet. Mounted in gold and steel. ...
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Amethyst and Seed Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
(minute chips to amethyst not visible to the naked eye) Era: Art Nouveau Year: 1890 - 1910 Metal: 14k
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Gold Basket Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
incredible woven texture of the gold. Art Nouveau finery! 1.5 by 1 inch.
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Clip Joint In18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
the early Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This beautiful joint-clip
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Turquoise Flower Long Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Art Nouveau. Shows some light wear. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent condition! Stock
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ring with Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
of circa 0.35ct total, stamped 18ct. Highlights - Art Nouveau period ring 1910 c.a. - 18ct gold and
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Gold and Demantoid Ring with Ginko Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
color to this ring of 14 Kt gold made in the Art Nouveau era, c. 1910. The demantoids total weight is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Band Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Allsopp Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as three circle motifs, North to South with bottom as concentric circles, suspending by swag chain Featuring two round moonstone cabochons measuring 7.6 mm and 1...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Old European Diamond Hand Engraved Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
(at the diamonds) Condition: Antique, art nouveau era piece w/ original finish and patina preserved
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Pearl Foliate Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1910 Length: 18 inches Drop Measures: 2 1/8 inches Total Weight: 11.1 grams Passionate. Purple
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gol...

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold French Napoleonic Naval Hat Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa 1910 Total weight: 1.8 grams Commanding. Realistic. Dapper. Stock Number: We-2989
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau Three Diamond Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Art Nouveau ring set in 18ct rose gold and silver with old cut diamonds. A very unique design with
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Ring with Black Opal and Demantoid Garnets by Walton Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nouveau jewelry. Signed, Partial marks (due to sizing) 14k and Walton. The ring is a size 7 and
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, 1910s 14K gold ring chased and engraved with stylized floral designs in Russian Modern style of the 1910s, set with an antique cushion cut diamond (5.5 x 5.1 x 4 mm, appr...
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Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Nouveau Large Gold Gemstone and Tortoise Mounted Hair Comb by Carter Gough
By Carter Gough Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 signed Carter Gough & Co. of Newark New Jersey, Exceptional Art Nouveau Hair Comb
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Larter Sons Collectible 14k Gold Cushion Carnelian Cufflinks
By Larter Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, Art Nouveau. Shows some light wear. No Damage. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold GIA Peruvian Opal Open Foliage Scroll Work Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
running horizontally) Height: 29mm (1.1") Thickness: 17.5mm Condition: Antique Art Nouveau. Handmade
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau gold ring with a emerald and a diamond, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Art Nouveau ring made of 14 carat yellow gold. It comes probably from Austria around 1910
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k 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

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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, 2023
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Art 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, 2024
    To 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.