The Art Nouveau period began circa 1890 and ended around 1919. This period represents the turn of the century and the coming of the "modern age".
Art Nouveau Jewelry Designs
The feminine form was highly celebrated, as were soft curves, sinuous lines, and pale colors. The representation of the female head with long flowing hair is prevalent during the Art Nouveau period. Nature motifs also remained strong. Butterflies, dragonflies, snakes, poppies, orchids, irises and water lilies prevailed in jewelry design. Jewelry which was created during the Art Nouveau period embodied art for the sake of art, as well as a dramatic trend in fashion. Free flowing asymmetrical lines were important and emphasized the designers innovative skills. Because materials were not as important as design and craftsmanship, a number of varied gemstones were popular. Amber, opals, moonstones, citrines, and peridots were used along with other interesting materials like horn, copper, tortoise-shell, ivory, carved glass, shells, pearls, and gemstones cut in cabachon.
This Art Nouveau style diamond engagement ring brings to mind the whipped peaks of soft ice cream with caramel drizzled on top. The 18k royal yellow gold band of this antique style engagement ring is carved in a swirling pattern. At its summit, the engagement ring cradles a round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.31 carats. The color of the center diamond is N and the clarity is SI2. This new diamond engagement ring is crafted in the Art Nouveau style. Circa 2006. Size 6.25
The plique a jour enameling adds subtle color to this Art Nouveau 1910 fairy brooch. Constructed of 18k yellow gold, this fairy brooch is exquisitely carved with fine detail. The textured wings are set with four round full cut diamonds. Two round faceted mixed cut pink sapphires contrast with the pastel blue of the fairys flowing gown. A pear-shaped faceted mixed cut pink natural spinel dangles from the fairys toes. The total gemstone weight of this fairy brooch is 0.60 carats. This is a new brooch in the Art Nouveau style from the Nouveau 1910 Collection. Circa 2007
Fluffy clouds misted with vibrant drops of dew are brought to mind with this Art Nouveau sapphire and diamond pendant. Set in 14k yellow gold and tipped with silver, this antique-style pendants swirls are enhanced with two blue sapphires. The upper sapphire is oval faceted mixed cut while the lower, suspended sapphire is pear shaped. The total gemstone weight of this pendant is 2.43 carats. A collection of rose cut diamond add a touch of shimmer. This is an Art Nouveau reproduction pendant.