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ART NOUVEAU JEWELRY

WHAT IS ART NOUVEAU?<br><br>Art Nouveau was a style intended to stand against the industrialization of jewelry and decorative arts. The style marked the turn of the century and the coming of the "modern age."<br>Although the period was short lived, the jewelry and art from that era was a radical shift from the somber mass produced style of the Victorian era.<br>The nude female figure or female head with long flowing hair was a popular motif, as were nature themes of butterflies, dragonflies, insects, orchids, irises, water lilies and poppies. The peaceful fluid style was often produced in pastel colors.<br>

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ART NOUVEAU JEWELRY

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  1. ART NOUVEAU JEWELRY

  2. ABOUT US: • GESNER ESTATE JEWELRY provides the finest jewelry at the lowest price possible. We specialize in Antique & Vintage gold and platinum jewelry from the turn of the 20th century to the late 1930's; however, our inventory of newer pieces in gold and platinum are also unsurpassed. We maintain an inventory of several thousand unique items. Every piece is in wonderful condition and uncommon in design. We do not sell reproduction jewelry or lab-created gems unless it has been very clearly stated in the item's description. • We are a family owned firm that has been in business since 1972. We are among the leaders in Antique and Estate jewelry. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally about ourselves and what we do. Please feel free to call us anytime at 813.282.1008 or email us at gesner@gesner.com

  3. Art Nouveau Period (1895 - 1910): • One of our favorite periods in history, this era captured the soul and spirit of man in a profound way. We see a MAJOR return to nature with motifs consisting of flowers, insects, lizards, snakes, peacocks and more. Fluid lines and asymmetrical patterns were also common. • Gold and silver were mainly used in this period with most of the finer pieces being made in gold. Common gemstones we see are amber, chrysoberyl, demantoid garnet, moonstone, opal and tortoise shell.

  4. Enameling was ubiquitous in this period with many different variations. Plique-à-jour and Cloisonne were the two most popular forms. With Cloisonne, we see enameling that had metal walls and a backing to contain the enamel. Plique-à-jour was more akin to stained glass windows, with the enameling webbed between thin metal walls and no backing. René Lalique worked heavily with Plique-à-jour enamel.

  5. Late Art Nouveau .50ct. T.W. Opal & Diamond Antique Brooch Yellow Gold - J36946 Art Nouveau Pearl Antique Necklace Yellow Gold - J40088

  6. Contact Us: • Website: https://gesner.com/ Check Out Other Pages: • Antique Necklaces: https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/necklaces • Antique Jewelry Earrings: https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/earrings • Antique Engagement Rings: https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/engagement-rings • Antique Wedding Rings: https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/wedding-bands • Antique Engagement Rings: https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/engagement-rings • Antique Bracelets: https://gesner.com/collections/antique-vintage-bracelets

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