Art Nouveau Jewelry

Art Nouveau jewelry is instantly recognizable by its embrace of natural forms and its focus on expert techniques, particularly exquisite enamel work. Rebelling against the dreary uniformity of mass-produced goods, the Art Nouveau and related Arts and Crafts movements celebrated the beauty of all things handmade. An Art Nouveau necklace might capture the look of a blooming vine or flower draped gracefully around the neck, while a corresponding Art Nouveau ring or bracelet uses a cutting from that same plant wrapped around the finger. This era of jewelry was truly ecologically friendly!