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Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Old Cut Diamond Pierced Floral Work Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
art nouveau period. It displays elegant and domed pierced floral work throughout and is completely
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Duchess Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
(0.74 in) All our items come with either a gemological report or a jewellery report with circa and all
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold

Riker Bros Nouveau 3.76 CTW Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Antique Belt Bangle Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- transparent dark blue With high polish finished details Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Width at widest
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 9k Leaf Motif Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful carved band from the Art Nouveau era (ca1910s)! This lovely ring is crafted in rosy 9k
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Griffin Brooch or Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold griffin grasping a solitary pearl in his mouth, a lovely large example measuring 2 by 1.5 inches, created with incredible detail. Note the texture of the feathers on ...
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Freshwater Pearl Fantasy Cut Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
that completes as a spring ring clasp; stamped and signed Pendant tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K white gold art nouveau pierced filigree bracelet set with .20 carats of old mine cut, H
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Mixed Metals Moonstone Cabochon Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful moonstone ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) era! This lovely piece is made of 14kt
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful Art Nouveau (1910s) era ring from American maker White, Wile & Warner (Buffalo, NY
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Marquise Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Marquise Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Old Cut Diamond Pierced Floral Work Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
art nouveau period. It displays elegant and domed pierced floral work throughout and is completely
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Art nouveau Natural Pearl Ruby Gold Row Link Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Authentic antique bracelet - French work of 1910-1915 years. Presented in its original jewel case of Artault
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 10K Rose Gold Boulder Opal and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 10K Rose Gold Boulder Opal Diamond Floral Ring. This beautiful ring
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier manner flower gold brooch, jabot pin, circa 1910-1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
1910-1930. Length: approx. 10 cm Product weight: 7.75 g Pin made of 9-carat yellow gold, on which a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier manner flower gold brooch, jabot pin, circa 1910-1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
1910-1930. Length: approx. 10 cm Product weight: 7.75 g Pin made of 9-carat yellow gold, on which a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Art Nouveau 2.50ctw GIA Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
and design. Art Nouveau jewelry or just one of a kind wearable works of art! This is truly a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau French 18kt Fancy Link Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning long chain from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this French
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Cushion and Emerald Ring, 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful and harmonious Art Nouveau ring, 1910s, with a large old cushion shaped diamond in the
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Diamond Cluster Man Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Two Figure of woman on shoulders of the ring with cluster diamonds. Size 11 1/2
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Golden Swirl Rose Cut Diamond Ring circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
good condition, without reservations A jewelry gem lab certificate is included with the purchase
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1.59 Carat Lapis Lazuli Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural pearl, 23 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.27 Ct Diamond and 14 k Yellow Gold Pendant, Art Nouveau
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set Art Nouveau pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold
By Riker Brothers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Opal and Sapphire Pocket Watch Brooch 14 Karat Gold This Riker Brothers
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Festoon Necklace
By Krementz Co
Located in Narberth, PA
This exquisite pearl festoon necklace is a signed piece by Krementz from the Art Nouveau (ca1910
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Crescent Moon Flower Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A simply lovely antique Art Nouveau necklace centered by a delightful forget-me-not flower with a
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LLUIS MASRIERA 1915 Barcelona Art Nouveau Plique Au Jour Bracelet In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
y Grau. (Sharon Arts & Jewelry with thanks). Country: Barcelona Spain. Period: Art-nouveau, 1910
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yello...

Omega Silver Pocket Watch Art Nouveau Repousse Mythological Scene from 1900
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Nouveau Style METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau 15ct Rose Gold, Enamel Diamond And Ruby Four Leaf Clover Locket
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Designed as a symbolic four leaf Clover opening locket with a simple and easy to use ’slide to open’ mechanism and crafted from 15ct rose gold which has been superbly enamelled in pa...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Dragonfly Opal Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Nouveau era ring (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Opening Cocktail Shaker and Devil Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an old cocktail shaker Opens to reveal a devil on a spring Measures: 15.0 x 12.0 mm (widest with bail) Total Weight: 1.8 Grams Creative. Symbolic. Fun. Stock N...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

1905 Lucien Gautrait Art Nouveau Champleve Enamel Gold Bracelet
By Gautrait
Located in New York, NY
A refined Art Nouveu bracelet by French Master Lucien Gautrait with blue "champleve" enamels and figurative as well as floral representations in 18kt yellow gold, highlighted with sm...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Peridot, Enamel and Gold Ring
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel ring with peridots by Tiffany & Co. The ring
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Owl Bangle Bracelet with Blue glass Cabochon, 1910s
Located in New York, NY
Antique brass bangle bracelet featuring an owl holding a blue cabochon in its paws. Embellished with rhinestones. Period: 1910s Condition: very good. Metal faded due to the age. ...
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Brass

French 1910s Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros hallmarks. This charming Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enameled 4 Leaf Clover Ring 2.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
motif in jewelry, dating back to as early as the Victorian era. Today, they are still collected as
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Natural Pearl And Rose Cut Diamond Ring Circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
The 8mm natural pearl set to either side with three graduated rose cut diamonds. Mounted in platinum. Ring size 5 Weight: 2.9gr.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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

Krementz Art Nouveau Sapphire Floral and Cable Link Motif Gold Bracelet
By Krementz Co
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful signed Krementz bracelet from the late Art Nouveau (ca1915) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Maison Péconnet French Art Nouveau Peridot, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Circa 1910. Pictured with round diamonds in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, by Henri Vever
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Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold Peridot Pearl Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
By Krementz Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (including the dangle) Thickness: 4.6mm (thickest area at the peridot) Condition: Antique, Art Nouveau. Shows
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Amethyst Pearl Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Antique, Art Nouveau. Slightly damage on enamel & small chip on amethyst. Original finish & patina
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Coral and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique Art Nouveau 14 karat yellow gold, coral and diamond ring. This ring features a long
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Lalique, France, Early and Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Pendant, Owl
By Lalique
Located in bronshoj, DK
René Lalique, France. Early and rare Art Nouveau bronze pendant. Owl with outstretched wings. 1910
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Jewelry Box in Brass circa 1910
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Trinket/jewelry box with a hinged lid made in Italy from brass. The lid is chiseled with an
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1910s Art Nouveau Ophelie Gold Stick Pin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
French Art Nouveau Stick Pin, ca. 1910s. The pin is based on a gold coin depicting William
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold

Durand Company Rare Art Nouveau Gold, Black Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Very Rare and absolutely stunning Durand and Company. Necklace! This Art Nouveau Necklace
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Snake Dangling Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are cool! Moreover, they are fine examples of Art Nouveau, late 1890’s – 1910, jewelry designs. Nature
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Masriera y Carreras Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Bangle, by Masriera y Carreras, ca. 1915 A beautiful and
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Repoussé Snake 14k Gold Open Match Striker Box Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a breathtaking detailed antique art nouveau charm/pendant crafted in solid 14k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Sterling Sword Letter Opener Runes, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, ON
elements of Runes for Air, Fire, Water and Earth, probably Scandinavian, C.1910. The letter opener in the
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

French Art Nouveau 1915 Snake Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Round Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau snake ring made in France. An elegant sleek piece, created in Paris France during the
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Nouveau ring featuring a beautiful oval pink sapphire framed with rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Plated Silver Cigarette Case Art Nouveau Style Flower Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique sterling silver cigarette case with inner side yellow gold plating Art Nouveau style
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Mixed Metal Vase by Heintz
Located in San Antonio, TX
Copper and inlaid sterling silver vase by Heintz Art Metal Studios, Makers mark and serial numbers. Beautiful condition. Dated Aug 1912.
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver

Riker Bros Art Nouveau 1913 Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Antique Bangle Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped bangle bracelet engraved with a scrolling floral pattern throughout Centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.30 carat total Transparent med...
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

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

Vase - Large Pretty - American Cobalt Glass Silver Overlay - C 1910
Located in New York, NY
Large cobalt glass vase with silver overlay, ca. 1910. Straight and upward tapering sides and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Carriage Clock Birmingham, 1911
Located in Toronto, ON
plain scroll design handle, the front, lightly engraved wriggle work checkered design, Art Nouveau
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Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Sterling Silver, 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, 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.