Tiffany Art Nouveau Jewelry
Antique Late 19th Century Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Frames
Sterling Silver
2010s European Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Moonstone
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Bronze
20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
1990s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches
Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Vases
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Cufflinks
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Signet Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Tourmaline
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
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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