Date: December 2025

Walk into any well-curated estate jewelry collection, and you’ll feel it immediately—the shift in mood from one era to another. Some pieces feel architectural and bold, while others seem fluid, romantic, and almost alive. Two of the most influential design movements behind these contrasting aesthetics are Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

At Argo & Lehne Jewelers, we’ve been curators of heirlooms since 1924. Over the decades, we’ve helped generations of collectors, brides, and jewelry lovers learn to recognize—and fall in love with—the subtle details that define these iconic styles. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry apart, this guide will walk you through it with clarity and confidence.

A Tale of Two Eras

Although their names sound similar, Art Nouveau and Art Deco emerged from very different cultural moments—and their jewelry reflects that contrast beautifully.

Art Nouveau flourished from the late 1800s through the early 1910s, during a period that celebrated craftsmanship, nature, and artistic expression. Jewelry from this era feels poetic and organic, often inspired by the natural world.

Art Deco, by contrast, took hold in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in an age of industrial progress and global optimism, it embraced modernity, symmetry, and bold design. Where Art Nouveau flows, Art Deco commands.

Art Nouveau Jewelry: Romantic, Organic, Expressive

Art Nouveau jewelry is instantly recognizable once you know what to look for. These pieces feel hand-drawn rather than engineered, favoring movement and emotion over precision.
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“All That Glitters…” a feast for the eyes!

January 1 – March 31

Opening champagne reception –

Saturday, January 10, 1-3pm

“All That Glitters…” is an invitation into a lifetime of creative exploration that comes together in one vibrant, personal retrospective. This blog highlights a rare opportunity to experience the full range of Bev Goldie’s artistic journey, from traditional painting and photography to the richly textured world of encaustics, alongside the fine jewelry and sculpture collections of Argo & Lehne. It is a celebration of curiosity, craftsmanship, and the joy of experimentation across mediums.

In her words:

“Welcome to ‘All that Glitters…’, a feast for the eyes that includes Argo and Lehne’s
Fine Jewelry, their Alfred Tibor Sculpture collection and a retrospective of my decades
as a Fine Artist. I am so thankful for this opportunity to show such a variety of media in
several styles and formats. This is the first time I’ve been able to show the many types
of art I’ve done over the years. You can tell I love to experiment.

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