Fahrner
Fahrner jewelry refers to the high-quality Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry made by the Fahrner company in Germany from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. The Fahrner firm was founded by Georg Fahrner in 1855 in Pforzheim, Germany, and initially produced traditional gold and silver jewelry. However, after Georg's son Emil joined the company in 1898, the company began producing Art Nouveau and Jugendstil jewelry, featuring sinuous, organic forms and naturalistic motifs such as flowers, insects, and birds.
After Emil's death in 1919, the company was run by his widow, Sophie Fahrner, and their sons Otto and Georg. Under their leadership, the company continued to produce high-quality Art Nouveau jewelry as well as Art Deco pieces in the 1920s and 1930s, featuring geometric shapes and abstract designs. Fahrner jewelry was often set with semi-precious gemstones such as amethyst, citrine, and peridot, and frequently featured intricate enamelwork.
Fahrner jewelry was highly regarded in its time for its design, craftsmanship, and quality, and was sold in high-end department stores such as Harrods in London and Neiman Marcus in the United States. Today, Fahrner jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry for its beauty and historical significance.
After Emil's death in 1919, the company was run by his widow, Sophie Fahrner, and their sons Otto and Georg. Under their leadership, the company continued to produce high-quality Art Nouveau jewelry as well as Art Deco pieces in the 1920s and 1930s, featuring geometric shapes and abstract designs. Fahrner jewelry was often set with semi-precious gemstones such as amethyst, citrine, and peridot, and frequently featured intricate enamelwork.
Fahrner jewelry was highly regarded in its time for its design, craftsmanship, and quality, and was sold in high-end department stores such as Harrods in London and Neiman Marcus in the United States. Today, Fahrner jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry for its beauty and historical significance.
