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Art Nouveau

Henry Birks and Sons Silver, Jewelry and Design

March 5, 2010 Birks

The jewelry that was produced by Henry Birks and Sons has always been admired for its high quality and lavish luxury. The company’s designers never neglected the classical dazzle of the diamond for any other types of precious stones and made the brand renowned for its outstanding brilliant jewelry. The designs of the platinum, white and yellow gold diamond rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pendants have always had a classical form with the gemstones being the centerpieces of each item focusing the attention on their perfection and unmistakable sparkle.

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The Victorian Era: Design, Art, Silver and Jewelry Part II

February 22, 2010 Victorian Period

The art forms of the Victorian designs were curvilinear and sweeping with the ornamentation being an essential part of the works. The Rococo S curves and the more stylized Neo-Classical forms were masterly complemented to create a distinct decorative design. The ornamental motifs were stylized in accordance with the traditional Gothic forms, but were still inspired by the natural world and its forms with the plants and flowers being primarily depicted. Colors and their role in the design became significant in Victorian art.

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The Victorian Era: Design, Art, Silver and Jewelry Part I

February 22, 2010 Victorian Period

The Victorian era is given the general time frame of the 63-year reign of Queen Victoria in Britain from her coronation in June 1837 to her death in January 1901. The period is characterized by a remarkable social and political change that was accordingly reflected in the art forms and types as well.

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Tiffany & Co. Jewelry and Silver

September 11, 2009 Tiffany & Co.

The company that changed the trend and created its own unique and iconic style, which became influential not only in America, but in the entire world, was Tiffany & Co. Founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young, Tiffany and Co. was a stationary and fancy goods emporium and specialized in the sale of fine glass and porcelain decorative objects.

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Austrian Art Nouveau Jewelry A Critical Examination Part I

August 7, 2009 Art Nouveau

We in Austria have greater leanings to France than to America, and precious stones, however great their intrinsic value, are looked upon as of quite secondary value in modern art-work to beauty of line and of colour. French influence on Austrian work cannot fail to be recognised.

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Austrian Art Nouveau Jewelry A Critical Examination Part II

August 7, 2009 Art Nouveau

… there is no doubt that there is far more activity in the production of jewellery for women in Vienna than in almost any other city. The culture of our town is, indeed, essentially feminine. The graceful and witty, yet dreamy and passionate, girls and women of Vienna give to it its distinctive character.

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Art Nouveau Silver Buckle by Theodore Lambert and Paul Templier

August 6, 2009 Buckles

… these are charming works of art, beautifully and harmoniously designed, and with lines balanced to perfection. They are, in fact, jewels meant to be worn …

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Eugene Grasset Art Nouveau Pendant and Necklet

August 1, 2009 Art Nouveau

Eugene Grasset’s important Art Nouveau piece, the sumptuous and heroic pendant of Hercules

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Art Nouveau Pendant of Gold Enamel and Pearl by Rene Lalique

August 1, 2009 Art Nouveau

The exquisite details and flowing lines of the sensual women’s bodies standing upon the leaf with the inset face and a water drop shaped fine pearl epitomize the Art Nouveau era.

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Art Nouveau Rene Lalique

August 1, 2009 Art Nouveau

The name of M. Rene Lalique arises instinctively as soon as one begins to discuss the Art Nouveau jewel. He was the renovator, or, preferably, the creator, of the Art Nouveau as we know it nowadays, and one can easily understand the enthusiasm and the admiration aroused by his work.

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