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Cartier Jewelry and Design

September 1, 2009 Cartier

With Louis Cartier coming in to charge of the workshop, his innovative and masterful jewelry making techniques and designs changed the ideas of decorative arts and fashion forever. He drew his inspiration from the different trends in art and design and his jewelry work reflected adequately the moods of the epoch, but at the same time he successfully utilized the classical designs created by his prominent forefathers.

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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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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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