Vega Maddux was a California jewelry maker who made unique art nouveau inspired jewelry pieces from the 1960’s and onward. Recently she has gone from being a somewhat unknown figure outside of California to being highly sought after. Her pieces are made from silver with enamel and precious stones. To see more pieces and more about Maddux, take a look at this site.
☆ Art Nouveau winged insect necklace, France, circa 1899 – gold, plique-à-jour enamel, sapphires, diamonds, pearl | Léopold Albert Marin Gautrait (French, 1865–1937) / Léon Gariod (French, c. 1859–?) ☆
The Thistle for bravery, devotion, determination ..
Gold, enamel, diamond, opal necklace by Lucien Gaillard. Circa 1903 Translucid enamel thistles circled by diamonds. The hearts are decorated with grapes in opal.
Art Nouveau diamond, enamel and glass Hawthorn brooch by Rene Lalique (Circa 1899 - 1901) Christie’s
(In Celtic mythology the Hawthorn is one of the most sacred trees and symbolises love and protection. It is also known as the Fairy Tree, as fairies apparently live under the Hawthorn as its guardians)