Jugendstil Jewellery
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Jugendstil Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s German Jugendstil Brooches
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Vanity Items
Silver
Vintage 1910s Danish Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles
Citrine, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vanity Items
Chalcedony, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Barware
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Jugendstil Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s European Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Cufflinks
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Dutch Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Jugendstil Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Jugendstil Bangles
Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Jugendstil Bangles
Sapphire, Bronze
Vintage 1920s European Jugendstil Dome Rings
Malachite, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Barware
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century British Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Natural Specimens
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages
Iron
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Chrome
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Iron
Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Iron
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Natural Specimens
Iron
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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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