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.
The romance of a fairy garden comes to life in this Art Nouveau pendant with plique a jour. Made of 18k yellow gold, the center of this pendant is splashed with garden green plique a jour enameling. A delicately enameled blossom with a spherical pearl center tops this display and a wing shaped pearl dangles from the bottom. The focal point of this Art Nouveau pendant is a golden sprite whose locks are highlighted with an old style single cut diamond. A 14k white gold cable link chain is included. Circa 1950s or later
According to Chinese lore, good luck will befall the person who sets a turtle free. The platinum band of this Art Nouveau turtle motif antique ring is topped with a collection of gemstone elements that are arranged to form a tortoise. A 2.8 carat oval cabochon star sapphire forms the turtles shell while a collection of six round single cut and straight baguette cut diamonds form the head, legs and tail. The total diamond weight of this Art Nouveau turtle motif ring is 0.09 carats. This charming antique ring would make a special gift for any occasion. Circa 1910. Size 6.0. Sizing options
Delicate white blossoms peek their way out of summers greenery in this Art Nouveau antique pendant. The 9k yellow gold base of this antique pendant is done in a romantic heart and horseshoe design. The flower petals that accent the metals open-weave construction are highlighted with a collection of fourteen round half seed pearls. A round faceted mixed cut peridot weighing 0.39 carats is suspended from the center of the pendant. An oval faceted mixed cut spinel dangles from the bottom of the pendant. Circa 1900
A bezel set blue glass bead ascends from this Art Nouveau stick pin like a glorious full moon. The 10k yellow gold construction of this antique stick pin has a 14k gold clutch. The pyramid design of this Art Nouveau pin boasts a round brilliant cut diamond at its base. The diamond weight of this Art Nouveau antique stick pin is 0.025 carats. Circa 1910
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. Size 6.25. Sizing options