Nouveau Collection
The rare and exacting art of plique-a-jour enameling is at the heart of the unmistakable jewelry created by Nouveau Collection, of Barcelona, Spain. This technique, where layer upon layer is meticulously applied, results in rich colors and delicate shading that would be impossible to produce any other way. To achieve its brilliance and durability, each piece is baked, more than 20 times, in temperatures of over 1000 degrees.
Art nouveau is based on the modernist movement that took place between during the beginning of the 20th century. The collection's designer, Enric Torres, is one of the few who artists that make these fine pieces.
Art nouveau is a style of decorative art, architecture, and design prominent in western Europe and the U.S. from about 1890 until World War I and characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural forms.