While names like Karl Johann Hohs and Friedrich Treppuhn are sometimes recognized among Riga’s jewelers, many of the most breathtaking Art Nouveau pieces were crafted anonymously, their makers known only through hallmarks stamped into gold or silver. These artisans worked out of modest workshops on Riga’s bustling streets, often producing custom commissions for the city’s growing bourgeoisie. Butterflies, swan-necked maidens, and stylized lilies adorned brooches, lockets, and hair combs, many of which blended Baltic amber, enamel, garnet, and pearls into their designs. Each item was more than ornament—it was a subtle celebration of craftsmanship and artistic liberty.