Vatican City State Holy See Amethyst Birthstone Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 40

Vatican City State Holy See Amethyst Birthstone Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery.  

By Aamir Mannan.

Art Nouveau Period: 1890-1915

In the Art Nouveau period jewelers were inspired by flowing feminine and fantasy figures, stylized flowers, vines, leaves, scrolls, birds, serpents and insects in beautiful enamels. Plique-a-jour enamel, a beautifully transparent enamel without a metal backing, was commonly used. Cabochon gemstones as well as pearls were incorporated into the designs along with the scrolling gold work. Rene Jules Lalique led the French in Art Nouveau jewelry, while Louis Comfort Tiffany was the American Jeweler best known for his Art Nouveau designs.