Art Nouveau Silver Jewelry
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pitchers and Decanters
Silver
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Coffee and Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Silver
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Silver Bowls
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Silver
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
2010s American Art Nouveau Rope Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Iron
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Coffee and Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Alabaster
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Silver, Brass
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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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- 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.
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