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Wonderful Art Nouveau Large Solid Silver Lady Swivel Pin 1908

$70 USDWonderful Art Nouveau Large Solid Silver Lady Swivel Pin 1908

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Art Nouveau
Ethereal beauties, sometimes turning into winged bird and flower forms, were characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement in jewelry. This terrific silver swivel pin from 1908 is a good example of this "New Art" . The head of a woman is beautifully portrayed in sinuous organic lines, with exquisite detailing. This kind of work is known as repouseé. Repoussé [ruh poo SAY] was very fashionable during the Art Nouveau era in jewelry. This technique of raising metal was accomplished by working from the ...
Sparkling Victorian Rose-Cut Bohemian Garnet Three-Row Bangle/Bracelet

$350 USDSparkling Victorian Rose-Cut Bohemian Garnet Three-Row Bangle/Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
One of the most beautiful stones left over from the nineteenth century are Bohemian garnets. There's really nothing as beautiful as seeing rows of these glorious rose-cut glowing stones encrusted on silver or gold. Bohemian garnet bracelets are one of my favourite items. This one dates from the Victorian era, about circa 1880. It features three wonderful rows of the blood red stones set on garnet gold. As mentioned, at the garnets are rose-cut, which really creates a beautiful twinkle. Bracelet ...
Fine Antique 14K Gold Scottish Agate Bracelet

$1,425 USDFine Antique 14K Gold Scottish Agate Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Exquisite antique Scottish agate bracelet dates to the late 1800's. It's a beautiful piece with stunning patterning, exquisite colour and finely detailed gold fittings. It is quite rare to find this kind of bracelet with engraved gold fittings rather than silver. The bracelet is made up of 6 faceted pieces of natural Scottish agate set in double barrel 14K rose gold links (the gold is also faceted). The agate is a lovely assortment of colours, including black, white, grey, (sardonyx, onyx?) dark ...
Stunning Victorian 9K Solid Gold Amethyst-Set Bracelet

$795 USDStunning Victorian 9K Solid Gold Amethyst-Set Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Thank goodness for pictures! They often reveal more than words, so please take a few moments to see the photographs I've included of this amazing Victorian bracelet. When a piece of jewelry is as beautiful as this, it's hard to know where to begin. This exquisite bangle is a genuine antique, and in remarkable condition for its age. Fashioned from 9K solid yellow gold with wonderfully soft pink overtones, the bracelet has a lovely split band and an amazing, large hexagonal amethyst set in the ...
Stunning Antique 14K Gold Diamond Ring 0.75 Carats!

$625 USDStunning Antique 14K Gold Diamond Ring 0.75 Carats!

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This sensational 14K diamond ring is a dream! The eye immediately goes to the terrific sparkling diamonds, naturally, but take a few minutes, please, to appreciate the way this ring has been made, if you will. The 14K solid yellow gold mount that holds the dazzling natural stones is something out of a fairly tale--the setting and the ornate open gallery beneath are breathtaking! A short step down from the head of the ring are beautiful flower engravings on either side, just up from the open ...
Beautiful Antique Scottish Agate Silver Padlock Bracelet c1880

$525 USDBeautiful Antique Scottish Agate Silver Padlock Bracelet c1880

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This fabulous Scottish antique bracelet features five exquisite panels of individually hand-carved, polished translucent agate. The beautiful natural agate displays stunning shades of glowing burnt orange, chocolate brown and white, with lovely banding. Wonderful! Each panel is fitted into fine silver mounts, and one end suspends a lovely hear-shaped padlock that fastens the panels together. One side of the padlock is a beautiful caramel-milky white colour; the other side has been hand-engraved ...
Wonderful Victorian 18K Platinum Diamond Ring

$110 USDWonderful Victorian 18K Platinum Diamond Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a lovely Victorian ring with a genuine diamond set in solid platinum. I don't know if it's just me, but I see a snake image in the platinum mount. The detailing resembles a snake with a coiled centre, but it may not be that at all. The cut-out work is really nicely done, with fine millegrain work throughout, and the sparkling diamond is nicely nestled in a star-burst setting. It's a small diamond, but the sparkle is lovely. The band, meanwhile, is 18K solid yellow gold. This is a very ...
Beautiful Victorian Ornate Engraved Silver Bird Pendant  1880

$145 USDBeautiful Victorian Ornate Engraved Silver Bird Pendant 1880

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This beautiful ornate Victorian silver pendant started out life as a large oval locket. It has lost its glass backing, so now it is a pendant. It is quite wonderful in design, and the detailing around the central Heron bird is nothing short of spectacular! Very typical of the time in which it was made. This ornate delicate look was popular in jewelry, especially lockets and bangles and pins, during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Silver jewelry was influenced by the natural forms of ...
Splendid Victorian 9K Enamel Gold Coral Grape Cluster Pin

$155 USDSplendid Victorian 9K Enamel Gold Coral Grape Cluster Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Here we have a stunning Victorian pin decorated with a beautiful grape cluster fashioned from natural coral. The lovely pin, made from 9K solid gold, features a gold leaf motif to the top, with exquisite texturing. The leaf veins are delineated in black enamel. The pretty coral grapes are attached beneath; the 4-5 mm beads are a wonderful vivid salmon colour. Pin weighs 5.1 grams. The entire bunch of grapes is affixed to a 9K gold safety pin-style bar. These were quite typical of the Victorian ...
Delicate Vintage French Faux Tortoiseshell Applique Earrings w/ Stones

$95 USDDelicate Vintage French Faux Tortoiseshell Applique Earrings w/ Stones

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
I can't think of a more lovely design for earrings--butterflies fluttering over sparkling spring flowers. Silver butterflies and gold flowers form a wreath inside these lovely amber-brown earrings, which have been crafted from real tortoiseshell. The images have been applied on to the shell, with glittering clear rhinestones set in each flower head. The design has a wonderful fluid look, suggesting movement. They are gorgeous and most elegant on! The earrings are fairly large at 1&7/8". They are ...
Beautiful Victorian Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Athena/Ares

$145 USDBeautiful Victorian Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Athena/Ares

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a most beautiful hand-carved shell cameo ornate pendant of either Athena, goddess of war, or Ares, god of war. The lovely piece dates to the Victorian era and has been very well carved with soft, fine detailing throughout. The oval-shaped cameo is set in a lovely ornate gold-filled frame that dangles from a fine gold-filled chain and bail. Total length is 1&1/4". Cameo itself is 3/4" tall by 5/8" across. Total weight: 4.0 grams. All the pendant needs is a gold chain. It's a lovely size ...
Lovely Victorian Silver Horse Themed Locket Pin, 1881

$85 USDLovely Victorian Silver Horse Themed Locket Pin, 1881

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This most lovely Victorian silver locket pin would make a great gift for all horse lovers. The antique piece is beautifully designed with a central large raised horseshoe and hand-engraved riding crop set behind it. The lovely corners have what appear to be Celtic designs--a lovely touch. To the rear is a compartment for storing either a photo or lock of hair. The silver insert is intact, but the original glass covering appears to have been replaced by a piece of thin clear plastic. Pin is the ...
Lovely Victorian 10K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant

$120 USDLovely Victorian 10K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pendant

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Lovely oval-shaped Victorian gold pendant is crafted from 10K solid yellow gold with a lovely soft matte finish. In the centre is a beautiful bright rose cut diamond, star-burst-set. This is a wonderful piece over 100 years old, and it is in excellent condition. It has but one flaw: it is missing its back panel. Measures 1" from the top bail by about 3/8" across--nice narrow shape. Pendant is weighty on a chain and doesn't flip over easily. The earth-mined diamond is lovely and clear, and it ...
Pretty Victorian Scottish Banded Agate Expandable Bracelet

$190 USDPretty Victorian Scottish Banded Agate Expandable Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
If you've taken a look at the cost of antique agate padlock bracelets, you'll notice the prices are sky-high! Not that they shouldn't be. Finding a really nice one is difficult even for sellers, and locating one that isn't damaged is another feat. For those of you who like antique agate but can't afford the prices, this is a very pretty alternative. It is an expandable bracelet fitted with very pretty banded agate circular stones set on open mounts. The metal looks to be either brass, gold-fill, ...
Wonderful Victorian Whitby Jet Painted Portrait Pin

$150 USDWonderful Victorian Whitby Jet Painted Portrait Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a lovely portrait of a handsome young boy hand-painted on porcelain. The portrait is beautifully detailed, with the cherub-faced Tyrolean blonde youth wearing a wonderful vivid green hat and folkloric garb. The porcelain oval is set on a beautifully-cut oval of genuine high polished Whitby jet . Portrait measures 1&3/8" tall by 1" across. The porcelain is mounted on what appears to be brass or gold-coloured metal, and there is a "C" catch with an extended pin at the rear. Total weight: ...
Beautiful Victorian 9K Rose Gold Turquoise Pearl Pendant

$175 USDBeautiful Victorian 9K Rose Gold Turquoise Pearl Pendant

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Very pretty Victorian ornate pendant is set with one lovely natural turquoise stone and three lustrous seed pearls. The stones are set on a lovely mount of 9K rose gold--the pearls are nestled in what look like small leaves. The colour of the gold is beautiful and soft. The pendant has beautiful swirled and ornate touches throughout. The turquoise is a pretty green-blue, and the seed pearls are very light grey-white. All stones are original to the pendant. Measures about 1&3/4" long. Excellent ...
Beautiful Antique 14K Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant w/Chain

$295 USDBeautiful Antique 14K Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Pendant w/Chain

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
Sometimes an outfit requires a bold piece of jewelry to finish it off, and other times, a more understated piece is required. If you're in need of a delicate, elegant piece of antique jewelry, this one may just be what you're looking for. It's a lovely 14K gold pendant, likely Edwardian. The sweet drop is made up of two wonderful natural amethysts-one round-cut, the other pear-shaped--and a handful of beautiful white seed pearls. Both collet-set amethysts are a sparkling medium-deep purple ...
Exquisite Victorian 9K Solid Rose Gold Fob Locket w/ Garnet Starburst

$450 USDExquisite Victorian 9K Solid Rose Gold Fob Locket w/ Garnet Starburst

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
You don't find superb antique watch fob lockets like this one every day, especially not made from solid gold. But this one is--solid 9K rose gold, and the beautiful piece is set with a real garnet. A great find that is simply a joy to hold and wear! If you collect Victorian jewelry or just appreciate the fineness of old lockets, you'll love this one. The person I bought it from didn't want to sell it to me because he said he would miss carrying the locket around in his pocket-- he so loved the ...
Lovely Antique/Vintage Silver Albertina Chain (Necklace)

$145 USDLovely Antique/Vintage Silver Albertina Chain (Necklace)

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This is a lovely old Albertina watch chain that looks beautiful worn around the neck. It consists of a 13" heavy silver chain that is attached to a silver bolt suspending a T-bar and two lovely silver charms. The heavily-tarnished charms include a gorgeous open work silver ball and puffy heart decorated with a fleur-de-lys type design. To wear as a necklace, simply wrap the chain around your neck and close with the piece's oversized silver hook. There are a few different places you can hook the ...
Wonderful 18K Gold Victorian Turquoise Pearl Marquise Ring

$245 USDWonderful 18K Gold Victorian Turquoise Pearl Marquise Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
It's not hard to find nice old rings, but to find them in good condition can be challenging. This ring is at least 122 years old, and surprisingly, in excellent condition. I say surprisingly because the lovely piece is covered in real pearls, and, as you probably already know, pearls do not weather time and use well. It's not just aging that affects them, but perspiration, perfume, the acid in skin, dry air and heat, cosmetics and chlorine. It takes a bit of time and effort to preserve pearl ...
Lovely 18K Gold Blue Zircon Diamond Bypass Ring

$175 USDLovely 18K Gold Blue Zircon Diamond Bypass Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Wonderful antique bypass ring is set with a lovely sky blue natural Blue Zircon and one genuine diamond. This beautiful Victorian ring is crafted from 18K solid yellow gold . The twist style features a single round brilliant cut genuine Blue Zircon and a 0.25 carat cushion cut diamond (also known as old mine cut or European cut). The diamond has a wonderful sparkle and lots of fire. Blue zircons were popular during the late Victorian period and used extensively in fine jewelry; it is a valuable ...
Glittering Antique Sterling Elephant Pendant/Charm w/ Rubies, Sapphires

$275 USDGlittering Antique Sterling Elephant Pendant/Charm w/ Rubies, Sapphires

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This wonderful silver elephant pendant/charm is beautifully decorated with real rubies and sapphires on both sides. The glistening earth-mined gemstones are set on the side and top of the pachyderm's body, and on his eyes. Two sapphires are missing on one side--(please see photo #2); I'm selling it as it was found. There are 14 natural rubies and two natural sapphires on one side; on the other, 4 sapphires and 14 rubies. The stones are small--about 1.5 mm each. The elephant itself is beautifully ...
Lovely Victorian 10K Rolled Gold Watch Chain Necklace w/Fobs

$155 USDLovely Victorian 10K Rolled Gold Watch Chain Necklace w/Fobs

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a lovely old Victorian watch chain that has been converted into a necklace. It likely started out life as a 16" watch chain with a T-bar and spinning fob (bloodstone on one side, chocolate brown agate on the other), and two dog clips on either end, and has since been converted to a necklace. A number of fobs have been added along the chain's length; these include one square-shaped locket with a crescent moon and star rhinestone-studded lid, a beautiful openwork ribboned heart with what ...
Beautiful Victorian 18K Gold Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

$225 USDBeautiful Victorian 18K Gold Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
I love sapphires when they look blue, such as these wonderful natural stones. The bright cornflower blue stones are a delight to behold, set inside this beautiful Victorian ring. The two lovely faceted old-cut deep blue stones look stunning set in 18K solid yellow gold, with ornate scrolls to the top and bottom. A natural genuine diamond is set directly in the centre of the ring in a pretty flower setting, but in my mind, the sapphires are the major players here. This is an ornate ring, typical ...
Stunning 18K Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring

$225 USDStunning 18K Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
Beautiful genuine blue sapphire and diamond antique ring twinkles like the stars! This lovely ring, which dates to the Edwardian/Deco era, is a gorgeous piece set with an exquisite cobalt blue central square sapphire stone with four earth-mined diamonds--one at each corner. The natural stones are set in solid glistening platinum and beautifully edged in fine millegrain work. Note the exceptional pierced open gallery beneath the mount. The dainty ring has a 18K solid yellow gold band and is ...
Beautiful Victorian Carved Jet Expanding Bracelet

$125 USDBeautiful Victorian Carved Jet Expanding Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This terrific carved jet bracelet is so beautiful on the wrist. And it's trendy as well, because my 15-year-old daughter wanted it! Straight out of the Victorian era, the expanding bracelet is strung with different shapes and sizes of genuine jet beads--there are domed beads, "X"-shaped beads, leaf and faceted beads, plus more. The lovely black beads are strung on expanding black thread. Dates to about 1880. I personally love the faceted jet bead because it adds a real sparkle to the piece. I'm ...
Striking Antique Scottish Sword and Shield Silver Pin

$50 USDStriking Antique Scottish Sword and Shield Silver Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Fine
For all collectors of Celtic jewelry, this is a beautifully detailed silver sword and shield pin from Scotland. The antique piece is a miniature of a Jotun sword and highly detailed Celtic shield. According to legend, the magical Sword of Jotun strikes an invincible blow, causing the truth to be told. The pin is crafted from solid sterling silver and weighs a good 7.7 grams. The sword itself has a beautiful woven blade, and the round shield is embellished with a traditional ornate Celtic pattern ...
Lovely Edwardian 9K Rose Gold Gold Double Heart Amethyst Pin

$150 USDLovely Edwardian 9K Rose Gold Gold Double Heart Amethyst Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
Two hearts entwined as one was a popular symbol during the Victorian/Edwardian eras. The woven hearts symbolized the joining of two lives/hearts. It is beautifully portrayed here in this lovely 9K gold amethyst bar pin. The hearts, containing beautifully hand-carved genuine amethysts, are set in the centre slightly on their sides. The wonderful faceting to the stone creates a lot of glitter! The open mounts are 9K solid rose gold, and the bezel-set stones are framed with very pretty twisted gold ...
Wonderful Victorian 9K Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Ornate Pin

$100 USDWonderful Victorian 9K Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Ornate Pin

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Ahhh, natural amethyst and seed pearls--who could ask for a more lovely combination? I have a particular fondness for the two, and as you can see looking at this wonderful Victorian pin, the softness of the tiny pearls goes beautifully with the vibrant purple amethyst. It's a rather large amethyst at that, measuring 12 mm tall by 9 mm across. The lovely natural faceted stone is beautifully collet-set in 9K solid yellow gold with a fine millegrained edge, flanked by two ornate gold twists ...
Wonderful Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring

$275 USDWonderful Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
What a lovely ring this is, typically Edwardian n every sense of the word. The feminine antique ring features the best of what the Edwardian period had to offer: a gorgeous lacy look, fine millegrain work and the use of monochromatic "white on white" (diamond on platinum). During this period, fashion drew inspiration from the French courts of the eighteenth century; jewelry of the day took on an almost ethereal lightness, inspired by layers of delicate fabrics, lace and feathers. Platinum's ...
 
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