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$825 USD SaleSALE SUPERLATIVE Early Victorian 15k/Paste Bracelet, c.1840!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Bracelets/Paste/15k/Romantic
Dating to c.1840, this is by far the most beautiful early Victorian bracelet I have had in stock for quite a while, and it is crafted in high-karat gold! This jewel has it all - high Romantic design, beautiful sparkling white pastes, and an intricately-crafted gold foundation! This exceptional jewel is crafted from 15k yellow gold, and boasts the MOST gorgeous scroll motif (gold unmarked but tested)! The bracelet boasts three large white paste jewels; the large center stone weighs approx. 6 ...
$299 USDUNUSUAL and Beautiful Georgian Pinchbeck/Paste/Carnelian Fob Pendant, c.1825!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Fob-style Pendants/Pinchbeck/Paste/Carnelian
Dating to c.1820-1830, this is one of the most unique Georgian jewels I have ever had in stock! Measuring a grand 1 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" wide, this sizable jewel appears to be a pendant based on the fob seal form. This highly-unusual and desirable jewel features a beveled carnelian seal measuring 1 1/8" x 7/8", and the seal has not ben engraved. The body of the pendant boasts lacy openwork pinchbeck in a floral motif, with a sparkling white paste of approx. 15 "points" in the center of each ...
$349 USD SaleSALE FINE Georgian Pinchbeck Mesh Bracelet, c.1825!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Pinchbeck/Bracelets
Dating to c.1820-1830, this is a lovely example of a classic Georgian pinchbeck mesh bracelet! This lovely jewel features a large clasp measuring 1 1/2" x 1 1/4", and features a floral and acanthus leaf motif. The casting on the clasp s very high, and really stands out against the mesh pinchbeck body. Moreover, this clasp has ben wrought in both rose and yellow "gold" - quite rare for bracelets of this type! The body of the bracelet is crafted from textured pinchbeck woven in tight strands. This ...
$975 USDLUSCIOUS Art Nouveau 14k/Amethyst Cuff Bracelet, c.1900!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Art Nouveau/Bracelets/Amethysts/14k
Dating to c.1900, this is easily the finest and most beautiful Art Nouveau bracelet I have ever had the pleasure of listing on Ruby Lane! This rose-gold cuff-style bracelet is crafted from 14k rose gold (marked on inside of clasp; tested). This jewel features applied gold work, engraving, and swirling Art Nouveau applique. The bracelet is set with a beautiful, natural faceted amethyst measuring 1/2" x 3/8". This gemstone weighs approx. 8 carats, and is a fantastic shade of medium-deep violet, ...
$2,875 USDMASTERPIECE Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond/12k Ring, 1.9 Cts., c.1825!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Masterpieces/Rings/Rose-cut Diamonds/12k
Webster's Dictionary defines a "masterpiece" as "a work done with extraordinary skill or artistic achievement." I have been fortunate enough lately to acquire several jewels which meet this criteria, and I am proud to present the "Masterpiece collection" for the consideration of my Ruby Lane clientele! Dating 1820-1830, this is easily the finest late-Georgian diamond ring that I have presented on Ruby Lane this year! This magnificent jewel is truly worthy of Masterpiece status, and is fit for ...
$495 USDHISTORIC Sterling Shakespeare Jubilee Pendant Medal w/ Published Book, c.1769!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Historic/Shakespeare Jubilee/Silver/Medal
I am thrilled to present this astounding and important piece of English history for the consideration of my Ruby Lane clientele! Dating to c.1769, this sterling silver medal is steeped in published history! This medal, complete with its original swivel pendant bail, was crafted to commemorate the now-famous Shakespeare Jubilee of 1769! This three-day festival was two years in the planning, and the steward of the festival, which was held in Stratford-Upon-Avon and Drury Lane in London, was the ...
$450 USDOUTSTANDING Ming Dynasty Jade Sword Buckle as Pendant, c.1600!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Chinese/Nephrite/Sword Guard/Pendant/Ming Dynasty
Dating to c.1600 (or the end of the Ming Dynasty), this elegantly hand-crafted Chinese green nephrite artifact was originally crafted as a sword guard buckle, but makes for a beautiful pendant today! Buckles like this would have been used to keep one's sword in the scabbard, and this example is wonderfully designed and hand-crafted! Four centuries later, it makes for a wonderful pendant with a gold chain threaded through the back of the brace! This example is simply beautiful, and is superior in ...
$479 USD SaleSALE SPARKLING Georgian Rock Crystal/9k Pendant & Necklace, c.1820!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Pendants/Necklaces/Rock Crystal/9k
Dating to c.1820 for both the pendant and the chain, this is one exquisite example of Georgian era jewelry! This jewel features a large teardrop-shaped pendant measuring 1 1/2" long x 5/8" wide. It is set with a faceted rock crystal with a golden foil placed beneath, giving it the appearance of an Imperial Topaz! The pendant is collet-set in a closed-backed mounting of 9k gold (unmarked but tested), and the frame is decorated with scrollwork and a bead terminal. I have added a 9k gold woven rope ...
$199 USDBEAUTIFUL Chinese Nephrite Jade Bangle, Celadon/Forest Green, c.1900!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Chinese/Nephrite Jade/Bangles/Celadon-forest Green
Dating to c.1900, this magnificently-colored Chinese nephrite bangle is a rare natural beauty! I am listing several jade bangles this week, but I have to admit that this is my personal favorite. The natural shades of celadon green marbled with deep forest green is simply breathtaking! Measuring 3" outside diameter, 2 1/2" inside diameter, and 5/8" wide, this bangle weighs a substantial 60.3 grams! This jewel will fit a wrist up to 8" with ease. It is in perfect condition after 110 years, and ...
$189 USDSTUNNING Chinese Nephrite Jade Bangle, Celery Green/Russet, c.1890!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Chinese/Jade/Nephrite/Bangles/Celery Green-russet
Dating to c.1880-1900, this late Ch'ing Dynasty nephrite jade bracelet has a wonderful combination of natural colors! This hand-carved bracelet boasts a superb mix of highly-desirable mutton-fat mixed with spots of russet brown! This semi-translucent jewel represents a fine example of Chinese jade made for wear by the Chinese. The colors are as nature made them, and a skilled carver crafted this jewel to display the shades at their finest! Measuring 3 1/8" outside diameter, 2 1/2" inside ...
$525 USDBIG & BEAUTIFUL 15k/Enamel/Amethyst Brooch, c.1845!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Enamel/15k/Amethyst
Dating to ca. 1840-1850, this early Victorian brooch is a rare Romantic-era beauty! Crafted from 15k gold (unmarked but tested), the shape of this brooch is very typical of the 1840s, although one usually finds them as mourning brooches with black enamel. This is no mourning jewel; it celebrates life with its wonderful deep blue enamelling and large, foil-backed genuine amethyst! As most well-educated collectors of Victorian jewelry know, brooches such as these could be "made to order," and most ...
$1,950 USDBEST Georgian 25 Ct. Aquamarine/20k Pendant on 18k Chain, 1820!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:French/Aquamarine/20k/Pendant
Dating to ca. 1820, this magnificent, museum-quality pendant features a natural aquamarine of approx. 25 carats, set into an equally impressive 20k two-color gold frame! This jewel represents the epitome of the Georgian-era lapidary's art, and is crafted from the best materials available to the early 19th-century jeweler! Very likely French in origin, this pendant measures 1 1/4 x 1", and the frame is solid 20k yellow gold with 20k rose-gold accents (gold unmarked but tested)! The frame also ...
$299 USDFABULOUS Victorian Sterling Buckle Bangle, Signed, c.1885!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Silver/Buckle Bangle/Signed
Dating and hallmarked for Birmingham, England, sterling silver, and the date letter for 1885, this is an especially lovely and classic Victorian bracelet! Designed with a buckle motif, this sterling bracelet features engraving and silver bead work, and is a glowing example of fine Victorian silver jewelry! This bangle measures 1" wide and 2" inside dimension. It will fit a wrist up to 7". In marvelous condition after over 125+ years, the inside of the bangle is engraved with two names. The ...
$295 USDGLOWING Pinchbeck/Natural Citrine Bracelet, c.1835!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian
Dating to ca. 1830-1840, this Romantic-era bracelet is a beauty! This bracelet is crafted from pinchbeck, and has the weight and appearance of 20k gold. The body of the bracelet is articulated, and measures just under 1/4" in diameter. The clasp is a delight - it boasts a lovely acanthus leaf motif, and holds a beautifully-faceted natural citrine of approx. 3.5 carats! The citrine is collet-mounted and held securely with 12 long claws. The clasp measures 1" x 1 1/4". Measuring 7" wearable length ...
$330 USD SaleSALE QUALITY 9 mm Cultured Pearl/22k Earrings and Pendant, c.1910!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
Dating to c.1910, this cultured pearl and 22k gold demi-parure is a wonderful and wearable classic! This set consists of a pair of 9 mm cultured pearl earrings and matching pendant (minuscule hallmarks; tested). The large, round, button-shaped pearls are a magnificent shade of white, with high luster. None of the pearls have lost their thick nacre, but one of the earrings has faint surface blemishes. This is not noticeable on the ear, and is highly magnified in the photos. When this set came in, ...
$350 USDVIBRANT Late Victorian 15k/Opal/Diamond Ring, c.1885!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Rings/Opals/Diamonds
Dating to ca. 1880-1890, this opal. diamond and 15k rose-gold ring is a late-Victorian treasure! This ring boasts three of the most fiery natural opals I have seen in a ring of any age! The center opal cabochon 6.5 mm x 4 mm, and the two side opals measure 3.5 mm in diameter. The main color flashes of the opals are electric blue and green. Please note that these are full opals, NOT doublets! Above and below the opals are six clean, sparkly rose-cut diamond 'sparks" of approx. 2 pts. each! SUCH ...
$2,400 USD SaleSALE ULTIMATE Victorian .90 pt Solitaire/18k Ring w/Appraisal, c.1885!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Diamond/18k/Solitaire/Rings
Been looking for that perfect holiday gift? Perhaps an ideal engagement ring? Dating to c.1880-1890, this masterpiece-quality diamond ring is a beautiful jewel with classic appeal! This sumptuous diamond ring has it all - a generous sized stone, fabulous quality, and a hefty 18k gold mounting to do this diamond justice! This old-European cut diamond weighs .90 pts - just shy of a carat! This white and bright beauty is held securely by 10 long golden claws in a Belcher-style mounting. The 18k ...
$675 USDMARVELOUS Georgian Eglomise/Ivory Locket, c.1795!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Sentimental/Mourning/Portrait Miniatures
Dating to ca. 1790-1800, this is a fabulous example of Georgian sentimental jewelry! This pendant boasts a miniature painted on ivory of a beautiful woman, likely representing the goddess Fortune. She is painted in sepia watercolor with gold and blue highlights. Fortune is depicted wearing a Neoclassical white gown, and has long hair spilling in long locks over one shoulder. She leans on her elbow against an ornate pillar, and holds her torch downwards, lighting an alter with an everlasting ...
$595 USDGLITTERING Table-Cut/Rose-Cut Diamond/15k Ring, c.1790!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Table-cut/Diamonds/15k/Rings
Dating to ca. 1790, this is a rare and beautiful example of an early diamond ring! This Georgian-era ring is set with a center table cut diamond of approx. 15 pts., although it "faces up" much larger. This table-cut stone pre-dates the ring by at least 100 years, as table cut diamonds virtually disappeared after 1700, and ladies would have even the smallest of their precious stones re-set into more fashionable jewelry. This center stone is beautiful and bright; it is slightly champagne in color, ...
$99 USDWOW! Enameled Souvenir Book Locket w/Royal Family, c.1910!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Charms/Book Locket/Photos/Enamel
Dating to ca. 1905-1911, this lovely enameled book locket with photos of the English monarchy has survived a century on its original card! This lovely book locket holds a rare example of photos of the Edwardian Royal family. The cover is enameled in royal blue, and opens to display 5 enameled photographs. The card lists a photo of Queen Victoria, but this photo is missing from the locket; perhaps it was removed by a previous owner. I have set my price with this bit of wear in mind, but the ...
$330 USDBEST Serpent 15k/Pearl Mourning Brooch in Box, c.1810!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Sentimental Jewelry/Snakes
Dating to ca. 1800-1820, this is one of the prettiest Georgian fichu brooches I have offered on Ruby Lane in quite a while! This elegant Georgian jewel features a snake biting its tail wrought in engraved 15k yellow gold (all gold unmarked but tested)! This symbol, also known as the "oroboros," has been a symbol of everlasting love from the time of the Romans, and was revived in the early 19th century. The brooch is also set with 23 tiny, perfectly-matched, natural silver-gray seed pearls of ...
$1,095 USDMINT 15k Rose Gold/ 30 Ct. Siberian Amethyst Bracelet, c.1890!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Gold/Amethysts
Dating to ca. 1885-1895, this is one beauty of a late-Victorian bracelet, and it is crafted from the highest-quality materials! This elegant bracelet is crafted of 15k rose gold, and features a "gate-style" body with intricate link-in-link chains (gold unmarked but tested). The center of the bracelet is also mounted with three large, beautiful, natural Siberian amethysts! This fine bracelet would have originally belonged to a fashionable Victorian lady of great wealth, and is no less classic ...
$280 USDDELICIOUS 28" Faceted Cherry Amber Necklace, c.1890!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Amber/Cherry/Faceted/Necklaces
Dating to ca. 1890, this is one impressive late Victorian cherry amber necklace! This 28" necklace is comprised of 50 hand-faceted round and oval cherry amber beads which are graduated in size. The smallest beads measure 3/8" x just over 1/4", and the largest measures a whopping 1 1/8" x 1"! The color of the amber is a rich cherry red with just a hint of cognac, and boy, do they sparkle on the neck! This necklace appears to have been re-strung sometime in the past 10 years, when a sterling ...
$900 USDSO RARE Queen Anne Enamel/22k Flower Earrings, c.1710!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Pre-georgian/Enamel/Gold/Earrings
Dating to ca. 1700-1720, these earrings are a fantastic and wonderfully wearable survival! These beautiful little jewels likely started their long life as a pair of ladies' buttons, but an ingenious lapidary has crafted them into the highly-wearable and extra-rare earrings you see here! These breath-taking earrings feature three-dimensional flowers crafted in 22k gold, and enameled above and below in pink, black, and white. Each earring boasts its original natural center pearl, which is still ...
$695 USDGORGEOUS Georgian Amethyst/Pearl/15k Ring, c.1815!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Rings/Amethysts/Seed Pearls/15k
Dating to ca. 1810-1820, this beautiful Georgian ring comes straight from my private collection of Georgian jewelry, but I have some unexpected medical bills to pay, so I have decided to "de-access" it for the consideration of my Ruby Lane clientele! This ring features a beautifully faceted oval amethyst weighing approx. 2 carats. This stone is collect set in the foiled, closed-backed mounting typical of Georgian gemstones. Surrounding this stone are two rows of exquisite natural seed pearls! ...
$389 USDQUALITY Victorian Hardstone Cameo Demi-Parure, c.1875!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Hardstone Cameos/Earrings/Brooch
Dating to ca.1875, this demi-parure consists of a pair of earrings and a matching brooch, all set with lovely hardstone cameos! It is challenging enough to find a pair of fine Victorian hardstone cameo earrings; this set also comes with a matching brooch! Both the earrings and the brooch are set with detailed agate cameos depicting a lady of fashion. Likely American in origin, the frames feature an Eastlake-style design with bright-cut engraving which adds even more texture to these lovely ...
$117 USDBRILLIANT 62" Green Peking Glass Bead Necklace, c.1900
Jewelry:Antique:Costume:Peking Glass/Beads/Emerald/Necklaces
Conservatively dating to c.1900 (but possibly a couple of decades earlier), this is a fabulous example of Peking glass jewelry! This impressive necklace features literally hundreds of hand-blown glass beads in the MOST delicious shade of emerald green! Each bead measures 5 mm in diameter, and the beads are individually secured with silver gilt wires! This necklace has survived the past century in superb condition, with no losses, repairs, or damage to the beads. There is no clasp and never was; ...
$550 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED ANCIENT Chinese Shang Dynasty Tomb Jade Dragon Pendant, c.1000 BCE!
Jewelry:Antique:Ancient/Chinese/Jade/Dragons
Dating to the Shang Dynasty (1550 BCE - 1100 BCE), this Chinese tomb jade kui dragon pendant is a rare survival and one fabulous jade artifact! Measuring 3 1/2" long x 1 3/8" tall x just over 1/8" thick, this rare Chinese nephrite double dragon pendant is a magnificent example of the ancient art of jade carving! I have mounted this beautiful jade plaque as a pendant on a modern 16" sterling silver necklace with large openwork links for instant wear! This plaque represents two dragons, each ...
$229 USD SaleSALE ANCIENT Late Roman Swirled Glass Bracelet, c.500 AD!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Ancient/Roman/Glass/Bracelet
Dating to c.400-600 AD, this late Roman bracelet is an astonishingly well-preserved example of wearable ancient jewelry! Measuring 3 1/8" outside diameter and 2 5/8" inside diameter, this superb jewel measures just over 1/4" thick, and is in mint, all-original condition! The bangle-style bracelet is crafted in olive-green opaque glass, with applied trailing of yellow, deep green and red! The Roman and Islamic eras were the finest at crafting glass for both ornamental and practical uses, and this ...
$140 USD SaleSALE WEDGWOOD Jasper Cameo "Arms of Liverpool" Brooch, ca.1845!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Wedgwood Cameos
Dating to ca. 1845, this is one lovely and rare example of early cameo Wedgwood jewelry, and features the arms of the City of Liverpool! You don't have to be a native of the Mersey (or even of Great Britain, for that matter) to appreciate this scarce and elegantly-designed brooch! This brooch bears the first mark of the Wedgwood and Company firm, an impressed mark in all capitals, "WEDGWOOD," and an x below, indicating a date no later than 1850. Early Wedgwood jewelry is of the finest quality ...
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