Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau's organic, undulating, rhythmic line was a deliberate attempt to uproot the imitative historicism that dominated much of the 19th century art.
Starting in the late 1880's, Nouveau emerged as a break with formal structured mathematical artworks - breathing organic life into what had become a disciplinarians endeavor to the Victorians. Prior to Art Nouveau a gold smith set stones into pieces which were - largely - rigid groups of circular, oval, or rectangular. Nouveau and subsequent eras birthed flowing shapes, pewter and enamel coating and floral motifs.
Period examples are plenty - in part because Nouveau is such a recent and collectible movement, and in part because Art Nouveau transcended borders; translations for the movement vary widely. We use the french term meaning New Art, the German Jugendstil translates to In the Style of Jugden [Magazine], the Spanish Arte joven to Young Art, and the Russian means Contemporary Art, but all describe the same movement.
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Pompeii Ruby Earrings
A genuine ruby in a golden heart-shaped setting...ancient token of devotion. Blue enamel accents. Hand crafted of 24k gold over sterling silver, with European backs. Size: 1 inch. Learn More$89.00 -
Feather Earrings with Blue Flowers
These tribal earrings feature a gold feather with blue flowers that pop. Learn More$125.00 -
Birds In Bower Enamel Earrings
Just imagine how the right earrings on your face will put your soul at peace. Multicolored birds and flowers are handpainted enamel on either side of each crescent-shaped earring. 24k gold over sterling silver. Hinged backs for pierced ears. Size: 1 1/4 inches. Learn More$149.00 -
Sylvan Garnet and Pearl Enamel Earrings
Unrivaled splendor of enamel. Green enameled arabesques, with blue accents, frame a sparkling garnet in this playful Art Nouveau design. Hoop backs for pierced ears are accented with tiny pearl. 24k gold over sterling silver. Size 1 1/2 inches. Learn More$119.00 -
Galle Reading Lamp
From our collector's edition of 19th century designer Emil Galle's art lamps, this beauty features blossoming branches hand carved into hand blown glass. 18"H. Brass base. Learn More$309.00 -
Isadora Garnet, Emerald, & Pearl Earrings
This earring has the aura of exclusivity. A brilliant cluster of garnets, pearls and an emerald make a stunning pair of earrings for the holidays. 24k gold over sterling silver setting, with European backs for pierced ears. Size: 1 inch. Learn More$179.00 -
Stravinsky Peridot & Garnet Earrings
Design that is imperial Russian to the core. With all the orchestral colors of a Stravinsky composition, this brightly enamelled 19th century Russian design with its sinuous lines suggests the Art Nouveau movement that would shortly follow. The butterly-like design is inlaid with a glittering peridot. Size: 1 1/4 inch. Learn More$139.00 -
Klimt Wing Pin
Drawing inspiration from natural forms like bird and insect wings, Art Nouveau explored their ornamental potential. Here, the result is an arresting pin, enameled in vibrant jewel tones. 24k gold over sterling silver. Learn More$49.00 -
Blue Dragonfly Pin/Pendant
Art Nouveau designs, such as this dragonfly pin, draw their inspiration from nature. Enameled in blues and lavender, this dragonfly has prominent garnet eyes. Hand crafted of 24k gold over sterling silver. Learn More$89.00 -
Blue Medallion Blue Topaz & Garnet Earrings
The styling of the earrings is modern, yet it has old world flavour. Midnight blue fronds encircle gems of fire and ice-garnets and a blue topaz. 24k gold over sterling silver. European backs for pierced ears. Size 1 3/8 inch. Learn More$139.00