1885 Art Nouveau . It is said that art nouveau jewelry was a reaction to what was happening in french society at that time. It was a short lived period in jewelry design and only lasted for about 15 years. 10.19. ART NOUVEAU THE 1885 OPERA FESTIVAL The from thearchitectureprofessor.com Sign in sign up for free prices and download plans Art nouveau and art deco bookbindings: Antique c1885 art nouveau jewelry caster measuring a large 8 across.