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Art by Sasha Vinogradova

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Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Enamel Conversion Ring

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Art Nouveau aquamarine and pearl neclace, circa 1910

Source: perfectjewels.net

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Vintage Alexandrite 10K Gold Color Change Sapphire Ring

via Boylerpf

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by “My Life Through A Lens”

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Blue jewellery by René Lalique, late 1890s-early 1900s.

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Erato Doublet Amethyst Drop Earrings

by Konstantino

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Ancient Roman gold and amethyst ring, dated to the 2nd century CE. Source: Trinity Antiques. 

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Citadel of the Raven by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

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René Lalique Gold and Enamel “Two Peacocks” Pendant, circa 1897-1898. Macklowe Gallery

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Stunning mechanical bug that glow in the dark 

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Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour dragonfly pin, 1890-1910.

Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. 

Art Nouveau lasted for 15 years. The jewels, due their size and fragility (plique-à-jour enamel, for example, is quite delicate) were not very wearable and were acquired as objets d’art. Therefore, they were perceived as too decadent, too artistic and only for the select few who had the financial means or the eye to appreciate the pieces. (x)

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Art Nouveau Boucheron cicada brooch, 1890s.

Depicting a cicada with the most exquisitely made wings in plique-à-jour (letting in daylight) enamel and calibre cut sapphires. The head and the body are set in diamonds and sapphires as well and the eyes are set with two cabochon cat’s eye crysoberyl.

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Necklace for Dis - Jean Vendome