As fascination for Asian motifs spread through the Western world during the nineteenth century, bats became popular in Art Nouveau jewelry as symbols of luck and happiness.

Art Nouveau moth brooch by Emil Riester, enamelled with pearls and rubies, ca.1905.

AN ART NOUVEAU OPAL, ENAMEL AND PEARL PENDENT NECKLACE, BY GEORGES FOUQUET

Translation of: Les bijoux

Art Nouveau 14kt Gold and Enamel Brooch, depicting a blossom, lg. 1-1/2 in.

Art Nouveau Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Motif Pendant Earrings, French, circa 1900 Hand-chased yellow gold flowers and leaves with diamond accents form detachable pendants suspended from floral tops | JV

An Art Nouveau gold and pearl pendant necklace, French, circa 1900. 49cm long.

Murrle Bennett and Co - Art Nouveau Brooch - Tadema Gallery