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18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl
18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl

18kt Gold Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant Beautiful Old Mine Diamond & Natural Pearl

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 kt. Gold Art Nouveau Brooch / Pendant with Beautiful Centre old mine Diamond and pending Natural Pearl Diamond: Old mine cut Diamond Pearl: Natural Pearl Material: 18 kt. yello...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Brooch, Platinum Gold, Diamond 0.20ct, Ruby, Pearl
Vintage Art Nouveau Brooch, Platinum Gold, Diamond 0.20ct, Ruby, Pearl

Vintage Art Nouveau Brooch, Platinum Gold, Diamond 0.20ct, Ruby, Pearl

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Vintage Art Nouveau 1.20 Inch Brooch, a timeless masterpiece that encapsulates the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era.

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Brooch  with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Brooch  with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Berlin, BE

Indulge in the opulence and splendor of Art Nouveau with this breathtaking brooch, a true masterpiece from the golden era of design.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - antique square
18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - antique square

18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - antique square

Located in Antwerp, BE

We love this wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted during the late Napoleon III era in Europe.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

18k Floral Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

Located in Antwerp, BE

We love this wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted during the late Napoleon III era in Europe.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones

Located in Stamford, CT

Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

Located in Antwerp, BE

We love this wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted during the late Napoleon III era in Europe.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau brooch pendant with old-cut diamonds 2.50ct 1896-1908
Art Nouveau brooch pendant with old-cut diamonds 2.50ct 1896-1908

Art Nouveau brooch pendant with old-cut diamonds 2.50ct 1896-1908

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique Art Nouveau brooch-pendant with 2.50ct old-cut diamonds, Russia, 1896-1908 This pendant features a curved design typical of Art Nouveau, set with 74 old-cut and rose-cut dia...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18k solid gold Art Nouveau brooch - Late Victorian jewelry - Floral bar brooch
18k solid gold Art Nouveau brooch - Late Victorian jewelry - Floral bar brooch

18k solid gold Art Nouveau brooch - Late Victorian jewelry - Floral bar brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

This wonderful Victorian bar brooch comes directly from the floral Art Nouveau period.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.35 ct G/H - SI/P - 6.1 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The brooch is 6.9 cm wide and 1.1 cm high weight: 6.4 grams Set...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

18k Flower & star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are happy to introduce you to this work of art from the Napoleon III period during the late 19th century, also known as the late Victorian period. This collar brooch is crafted 18...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with enamel and old European cut diamonds 1.00ct 14k gold
ART NOUVEAU brooch with enamel and old European cut diamonds 1.00ct 14k gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with enamel and old European cut diamonds 1.00ct 14k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

ART NOUVEAU 14k white gold brooch decorated with black enamel and set with old European cut diamonds. 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI – 7.8 grams detailed description: the size of the brooc...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

ART NOUVEAU brooch with pearl and diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold 7.3 grams
ART NOUVEAU brooch with pearl and diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold 7.3 grams

ART NOUVEAU brooch with pearl and diamonds up to 0.35ct 18k gold 7.3 grams

Located in The Hague, ZH

ART NOUVEAU 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch with pearls and old European cut and rose diamond up to 0.35ct - G/H - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.3 cm lo...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 18 karat gold Art Nouveau brooch - floral brooch with a bouquet of flowe
Antique 18 karat gold Art Nouveau brooch - floral brooch with a bouquet of flowe

Antique 18 karat gold Art Nouveau brooch - floral brooch with a bouquet of flowe

Located in Antwerp, BE

This wonderful floral brooch comes directly from the Art Nouveau period.

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 0.15ct 14k gold
ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 0.15ct 14k gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 0.15ct 14k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k bicolor gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 0.15ct - F/G - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 5.5 cm long by 9.8 mm high weight: 3.5 grams...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 18k gold
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 18k gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 18k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k bicolour gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 3.50 ct - G/H - SI/P - 6.1 cm x 1.4 cm detailed description The brooch is 5.4 cm wide and 2.5 cm ...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and single cut diamonds upt o 1.25ct 18k gold
ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and single cut diamonds upt o 1.25ct 18k gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and single cut diamonds upt o 1.25ct 18k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k white gold brooch set with Old Mine cut and single cut diamonds up to. approx. 1.25 ct F/G VS/SI Detailed description The brooch is 6.0 cm wide and 1.5 cm high Total weight: 7...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.92ct 18k gold and platinum
ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.92ct 18k gold and platinum

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.92ct 18k gold and platinum

Located in The Hague, ZH

18k gold with platina brooch set with Old Mine cut diamonds up to 0.92ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 4.5 cm long by 2.0 cm wide weight 5.5 grams s...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Brooch Depicting an Eagle Holding a Cultured Pearl, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Brooch Depicting an Eagle Holding a Cultured Pearl, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Brooch Depicting an Eagle Holding a Cultured Pearl, circa 1900

Located in NANTES, FR

**Art Nouveau Brooch Depicting an Eagle Holding a Cultured Pearl, circa 1900 – This silver brooch, bearing a hallmark, is typical of the Art Nouveau period around 1900.

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Metal, Enamel

Enamel Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooch 14 Karat Gold, circa 1900
Enamel Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooch 14 Karat Gold, circa 1900

Enamel Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooch 14 Karat Gold, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

The extraordinary Art Nouveau brooch features the faces of three women.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Silber Brooch Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Silber Brooch Pendant

Antique Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Silber Brooch Pendant

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant Art Nouveau brooch has been handcrafted out of silver in the last decade of the 19th century and set with a fine white convex piece of mother of pearl.

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Silver

Art Nouveau Peridot and Diamond Brooch
Art Nouveau Peridot and Diamond Brooch

Art Nouveau Peridot and Diamond Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning Art Nouveau brooch features three vibrant green peridots, totalling approximately 5.00 carats.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds total approx. 0.25ct, cultured pearls, 18K yellow gold, settings silver.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

3 Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooches Krementz 14 Karat Gold circa 1900 Antique
3 Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooches Krementz 14 Karat Gold circa 1900 Antique

3 Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooches Krementz 14 Karat Gold circa 1900 Antique

By Krementz & Co

Located in New York, NY

The extraordinary Art Nouveau brooches features the faces of three women.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch
Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch

Original High Art Nouveau Yellow and Green Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 18k Yellow and Green Gold Art Nouveau Brooch, in a very stylized period theme of A beautiful flowing haired woman, surrounded by different themes of nature and further set...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau flower-shaped brooch, silver, blue enamel and turquoise
French Art Nouveau flower-shaped brooch, silver, blue enamel and turquoise

French Art Nouveau flower-shaped brooch, silver, blue enamel and turquoise

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Exquisite Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1920, France. With an oval profile, it takes the form of a flower.

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant

Located in Vienna, AT

Golden Art Nouveau Brooch of most elegant appearance, looking like stylized flower's blossoms attached to framework having three-cornered & reticulated form type.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enameled Woman
Art Nouveau Enameled Woman

Art Nouveau Enameled Woman

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Art Nouveau brooch of a womans head shrouded in pink enameled poppies, set in 14k gold.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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14k Gold

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch
French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Of rectangular shape, the center of this Art Nouveau brooch is with openwork flowers decoration.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Extremely rare Art Nouveau brooch of a seagull. The finely modelled bird is decorated with guilloché-enamel in pale blue, green and pink iridescent colours.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe
Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe

Art Nouveau Key Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Mistletoe

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau key brooch in 18 karat gold and enamel.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch Art Glass Signed Gabriel Stalin Fairy Dragonfly Lady

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare satin art glass medallion executed in relief depicts a fairy or a nympf designed as a young woman with dragonfly wings. It is signed Stalin at the bottom right for Gabriel ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Plique-à-jour enamel clover brooch in 18 karat gold, Art nouveau
Plique-à-jour enamel clover brooch in 18 karat gold, Art nouveau

Plique-à-jour enamel clover brooch in 18 karat gold, Art nouveau

Located in PARIS, FR

Plique-à-jour enamel clover brooch in 18 karat gold. Circular Art Nouveau brooch centered with a four-leaf lucky clover, set with 3 diamonds and decorated with green plique-à-jour en...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond & Natural Pearl Foliate Brooch in 18K Gold
Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond & Natural Pearl Foliate Brooch in 18K Gold

Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond & Natural Pearl Foliate Brooch in 18K Gold

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A beautifully crafted Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1890–1910, showcasing the graceful organic motifs characteristic of the period.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

AUSTRIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Fire-Enamel Flying Pigeon In Sterling With Ruby In Box
AUSTRIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Fire-Enamel Flying Pigeon In Sterling With Ruby In Box

AUSTRIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Fire-Enamel Flying Pigeon In Sterling With Ruby In Box

Located in Miami, FL

An Austrian art-nouveau brooch in fire-enamel This is an amazing antique brooch created in Vienna Austria during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900's.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ruby, Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau 0.13ct Diamond Bar Brooch, 21k Gold
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau 0.13ct Diamond Bar Brooch, 21k Gold

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau 0.13ct Diamond Bar Brooch, 21k Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive antique Edwardian Art Nouveau brooch has been crafted in 21k gold with an 18k yellow gold bar.

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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Brooch with 20mm Tahitian Pearl, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Gold Brooch with 20mm Tahitian Pearl, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Gold Brooch with 20mm Tahitian Pearl, Circa 1910

Located in Braintree, GB

An exquisite Art Nouveau brooch dating from around 1910, featuring a captivating 20mm Tahitian pearl set within an openwork gold frame of leaves and grape clusters.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Antique 23k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau 7.43ct Fire Opal & Old Euro Diamond Brooch
Antique 23k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau 7.43ct Fire Opal & Old Euro Diamond Brooch

Antique 23k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau 7.43ct Fire Opal & Old Euro Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique Art Nouveau brooch is crafted in precious metals and features a striking 7.43 carat Mexican fire opal accented by Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.78 c...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Small marks of time on the profiles, very little visible. Our opinion : An Art Nouveau jewel full of charm, made with a satin gold totally in the noodle style, characteristic of Art ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s.

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900
French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900

French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900

Located in Honolulu, HI

This French Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1890–1910, is an exquisite representation of the movement's focus on fluid, botanical forms.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau diamond pearl dove floral bouquet 18k yellow gold brooch
Art Nouveau diamond pearl dove floral bouquet 18k yellow gold brooch

Art Nouveau diamond pearl dove floral bouquet 18k yellow gold brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This enchanting Art Nouveau brooch from the early 1900s beautifully captures the era’s fascination with nature, movement, and romantic symbolism.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Lady Brooch of 14k Gold in Original Box
Art Nouveau Enamel Lady Brooch of 14k Gold in Original Box

Art Nouveau Enamel Lady Brooch of 14k Gold in Original Box

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This exquisite Art Nouveau brooch (circa 1900) features a finely enameled woman rendered in 14k gold, her flowing form adorned with pearls, diamonds, and rubies.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion: An antique brooch of very good quality totally in the art nouveau style.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Violin Violinist Music Brooch Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Poppy Flower Musician
Violin Violinist Music Brooch Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Poppy Flower Musician

Violin Violinist Music Brooch Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Poppy Flower Musician

Located in New York, NY

This is a museum quality Art Nouveau Brooch in Sterling Silver depicting a woman musician playing a violin or viola.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Edwardian or Art Nouveau brooch. In 9ct yellow gold with a flowing, intertwined pattern.

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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The setting of the brooch is embellished with a female profile, all in the iconic Art Nouveau ...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

Art Nouveau brooch from circa 1910, a chimera rendered in 18k gold with extraordinary skill.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Branch and Leaf Brooch with Fiery Opal Cabochon, Edwardian
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Branch and Leaf Brooch with Fiery Opal Cabochon, Edwardian

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Branch and Leaf Brooch with Fiery Opal Cabochon, Edwardian

Located in North Attleboro, MA

A lyrical Art Nouveau brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold, this circa early 1900s piece captures the movement and romance of natural forms.

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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - French work circa 1890. Our opinion: A lovely Art Nouveau brooch, characteristic of the "noodle" style with a satin finish.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Floral Victorian Brooch - European Art Nouveau Flower themed jewel
14k Floral Victorian Brooch - European Art Nouveau Flower themed jewel

14k Floral Victorian Brooch - European Art Nouveau Flower themed jewel

Located in Antwerp, BE

We love this wonderful example of an Art Nouveau brooch crafted during the late Napoleon III era in Europe.

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Liberty, Art Nouveau Brooch Late 1800s with Pearls and Rosette Diamonds
Liberty, Art Nouveau Brooch Late 1800s with Pearls and Rosette Diamonds

Liberty, Art Nouveau Brooch Late 1800s with Pearls and Rosette Diamonds

Located in Roma, IT

handmade 18k white gold liberty - art nouveau brooch, made in the late 1800's, with 3 natural pearls, 1 old cut diamond 0.40 carats circa and 40 rosette cut diamonds

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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch

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H 1.7 in L 1.38 in

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

Volute Art Nouveau silver and 18K gold pendant brooch.

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz
Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Located in PARIS, FR

Biarritz Art Nouveau brooch in yellow gold, 18 karat. The brooch takes the form of a shell (a mussel) on which it is written "Biarritz" in black and blue enamel.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Enamel

Rare early Coro Art Nouveau brooch
Rare early Coro Art Nouveau brooch

Rare early Coro Art Nouveau brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare early Coro brooch with celluloid flower. Art Nouveau style circa 1919.

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

Art Nouveau Brooch Signed Vernon Depicting Friendship Between Two Women
Art Nouveau Brooch Signed Vernon Depicting Friendship Between Two Women

Art Nouveau Brooch Signed Vernon Depicting Friendship Between Two Women

By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon

Located in Antwerp, BE

As the established craftsman Vernon is, he must have constructed the idyllic scenery of this 18K yellow gold French Art Nouveau brooch fully out of symbols. On the background, we not...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch  Circa 1900
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch  Circa 1900

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900

Located in Jacksonville, FL

A captivating example of Art Nouveau design, this exquisite brooch showcases the era’s signature elegance and organic forms.

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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond

Arts & Crafts Brooch, Edwardian Gold and Quartz Art Nouveau Brooch
Arts & Crafts Brooch, Edwardian Gold and Quartz Art Nouveau Brooch

Arts & Crafts Brooch, Edwardian Gold and Quartz Art Nouveau Brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

It is a typical pattern of English Art Nouveau movement, also called Arts & Crafts.

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Quartz, Gold

14K yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch with aquamarine, pearls, and diamonds
14K yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch with aquamarine, pearls, and diamonds

14K yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch with aquamarine, pearls, and diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Brooch with 8.4 ct Aquamarine, 0.75 ct Diamonds & Pearls – Teardrop Shape This exclusive brooch in 14-carat yellow gold elegantly combines three precious mat...

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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1900, with Boucheron Case
Exceptional Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1900, with Boucheron Case

Exceptional Art Nouveau Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1900, with Boucheron Case

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Designed as a polychrome enamel and seed pearl iris, with engraved gold leaves and cartouche frame decorated with rose-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, set on a beautiful transl...

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Early 20th Century Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch in 14K Gold with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds  Floral
Antique Art Nouveau Brooch in 14K Gold with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds  Floral

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch in 14K Gold with Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Floral

Located in Jacksonville, FL

A breathtaking antique brooch in the Art Nouveau style, crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, adorned with a vivid pink sapphire at its heart, framed by intricate scrollwork and delicate ...

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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White Diamond, 14k Gold

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Matte 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Brooch
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Matte 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Brooch

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Matte 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Brooch

Located in Madrid, ES

Late 19th century Art Nouveau brooch in matte gold with a female bust relief decorated with 8 rose cut diamonds, signed with unidentified mark.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Gold Exotic Bird Brooch

Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Gold Exotic Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau brooch of a bird in flight in 18 karat gold with plique a jour enamel.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900

Located in Goettingen, DE

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high-quality gold in the form of an openwork cartouche made of very fine leaf tendrils an...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Set Flower Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Set Flower Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Set Flower Brooch

Located in Melbourne, AU

This gorgeous Art Nouveau brooch circa late 1800s hand crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold resonate the beautiful flower showing its delicate petals and a stunning pearl as a stigma in the c...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau ivy brooch in 14k gold, ivy leaves, enamelled brooch
Art Nouveau ivy brooch in 14k gold, ivy leaves, enamelled brooch

Art Nouveau ivy brooch in 14k gold, ivy leaves, enamelled brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau ivy brooch in yellow gold 14 karats.

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch

Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch

By Marcus & Co.

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Marcus & Co Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Brooch Authentic antique large oval Amethyst brooch with diamond and pearls.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905

Located in Goettingen, DE

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch, circa 1905 This elegant gold brooch is created around 1900 and is made from 18k/750 yellow gold.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Art Nouveau Woman in Gold 18k, Diamond, Woman in Profile
Brooch Art Nouveau Woman in Gold 18k, Diamond, Woman in Profile

Brooch Art Nouveau Woman in Gold 18k, Diamond, Woman in Profile

Located in PARIS, FR

Brooch Art Nouveau woman in pink gold 18 karats. Oval brooch worked in openwork, with decoration of woman in profile surrounded by irises flowers.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond, Ruby and Natural Pearl Brooch, circa 1890
Art Nouveau Diamond, Ruby and Natural Pearl Brooch, circa 1890

Art Nouveau Diamond, Ruby and Natural Pearl Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Essex, GB

A breathtaking Art Nouveau brooch. The striking piece features a pear rose cut diamond at the top in a cut-away settings which bisects a pair of ruby flowers.

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Late 19th Century Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Bird Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Bird Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Bird Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.7 in W 2 in

Art Nouveau Enamel Bird Brooch

Located in Carmel, CA

This exquisitely detailed Art Nouveau era brooch features an intricate hand-carved rose gold bird with enamel overlay.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Art Nouveau Diamond Pendant and Brooch

Art Nouveau Diamond Pendant and Brooch

Unavailable

H 2.21 in W 2.17 in

Art Nouveau Diamond Pendant and Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

Platinum & 18ct gold Set Art nouveau Diamond Pendant / Brooch c1910 with detachable 18ct gold brooch fitting.

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Pearl Opal Diamond Brooch
Art Nouveau Pearl Opal Diamond Brooch

Art Nouveau Pearl Opal Diamond Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.89 in L 2.01 in

Art Nouveau Pearl Opal Diamond Brooch

Located in Milano, IT

An exquisite Art Nouveau opal, old-cut diamond and natural grey pearl brooch.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Opal Diamond Gold Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Opal Diamond Gold Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Opal Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Portland, ME

14K Yellow gold Art Nouveau diamond, opal and enamel brooch. The floral motif is set with 6 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats total, and 15 small rose cut diam...

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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Valkyrie Brooch by Boucheron Paris
Art Nouveau Gold Valkyrie Brooch by Boucheron Paris

Art Nouveau Gold Valkyrie Brooch by Boucheron Paris

Unavailable

H 0.99 in W 1.34 in D 0.48 in

Art Nouveau Gold Valkyrie Brooch by Boucheron Paris

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

An Art Nouveau Gold Valkyrie Brooch By Boucheron Paris.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold

Art Nouveau French Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Art Nouveau French Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Art Nouveau French Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.53 in D 0.28 in L 1.29 in

Art Nouveau French Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Middleton, WI

This antique Art Nouveau ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch was handcrafted in France around 1890.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A precious Art Nouveau Crescent Brooch boasts delicate enamel worked flora set with Diamond throats.

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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch
Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch

Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Nouveau orchid brooch in 18 karats matte gold, yellow and green colors, with a triangular shape and decorated with an orchid flower in full bloom centered with a green stone (gar...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold

Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Delicate silver on gold art nouveau period demantoid garnet and diamond dragonfly brooch circa 1905.

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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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Antique Art Nouveau Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique art nouveau brooches available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique art nouveau brooches to choose from, but Art Nouveau and Victorian antique art nouveau brooches are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Krementz & Co and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 422, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many old european cut, round cut and rose cut antique art nouveau brooches for sale. Most of our antique art nouveau brooches for sale are for women, but there are 486 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Antique Art Nouveau Brooches?

On average, antique art nouveau brooches at 1stDibs sell for $2,049, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art-nouveau Jewelry

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.

Find a range of antique Art Nouveau jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.