The Art Nouveau period lasted from about the late 1800's until the early part of the 1900's. Stylistically, Art Nouveau was organic, unifying, and curvilinear along with influences of Japanese art as well. This decorative style appeared in many art forms at the time including jewelry. Art Nouveau jewelry is best described as exotic, bold and expressive and implemented the art style of the time. The motifs included nature (animals included) and the female form. The casting of gold, enameling, and carving used new techniques that were not seen before. "Art Nouveau jewelers also employed a pastel color palette. Color was, for the most part, achieved through the use of enamel, and plique a jour (open to light) enameling that added a delicacy and level of technical sophistication not previously seen in jewelry." This technique most often gave the jewelry the look of stained glass. "The Art Nouveau movement made a lasting impact on the jewelry industry which is still felt today."
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