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René Lalique

1903-1904

The Art Nouveau style caused a dramatic shift in jewellery design, reaching a peak around 1900 when it triumphed at the Paris International Exhibition.

Its followers created sinuous, organic pieces whose undercurrents of eroticism and death were a world away from the floral motifs of earlier generations. Art Nouveau jewellers like René Lalique also distanced themselves from conventional precious stones and put greater emphasis on the subtle effects of materials such as glass, horn and enamel.

René Lalique, 'the admitted king of Paris fashions', chose his materials for aesthetic effect and artistic refinement, not for mere preciousness or brilliance. Credited with introducing horn into the jewellery repertoire, he dazzled the public with a collection of ornamental combs made of horn. They were moulded and sculpted in the shape of flowers, waves and butterflies.

Victoria & Albert Museum (M.116A-1966 & M.116A-1966)

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14k Gold Labradorite Sea Turtle Ring

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Audemars Piguet

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Brooch. Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Ca.1898. Gold, pearl, enamel, glass.

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Rose Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Cuff

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Diana M. Earrings Featuring 12.25 CTW Sapphires and 17.20 CTW Diamonds

Source: Instagram

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Ruby, Diamond and Yellow Gold Cuff by Kathaline Page-Guth Fine Jewels

Source: Kathaline Page-Guth Fine Jewels via Pinterest

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SpectraGold and Pearls Nautilus Earrings by Adam Neely

These Earrings are on display at the Laguna Art Museum in an exhibition: Modern Alchemy: The Fusion Of Art and Nature In The Jewelry Designs Of Adam Neely.

Photo Courtesy: Jackie Russo For The New York Times

Source: nytimes.com

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The Nereids Bead Necklace by Karina Choudhrie

Green and Blue Turquoise Beads, Lavender Jasper, Faceted Black Diamonds, Yellow Gold

Source: thejewelleryeditor.com

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Emerald Lingam Ring South India, 19th Century Worn by a member of the Shiva Lingayat sect. The Lingayat sect was formed in the 12th Century at Kalyana Capital of Western Chalukyan Kingdom, Karnartaka. Ruled by King Vajjala. (via Susan Ollemans (London, UK))

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A gem set pendant with a seed pearl bow surmount suspending a hoop of circular-cut amethysts, with a central seed pearl and amethyst drop, stamped ‘9ct’, on a fine belcher-link chain from Bonhams.

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B V L G A R I

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Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria’s Habsburg Fringe Tiara

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Emerald ring, Mughal empire, 16th-17th century

from Christies

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Brooch by Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1900. Sotheby’s.

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Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring