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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Ruby Paste Bar Brooch

$95 USDAntique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Ruby Paste Bar Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Sterling Silver:Bar Brooch:Book Piece
A gorgeous Edwardian Sterling Silver Bar Brooch set with beautiful sparkling square cut Ruby color Paste and round faceted clear stones. Almost identical in design to a Brooch pictured on p.270 of the excellent book 'Understanding Jewellery published by The Antique Collectors Club, except that brooch was set with Diamonds and Sapphires. Dating to the early 1900's, the Brooch measures 2 1/2 inches across and 1/8 inch at it's widest point. It is marked '925' for Sterling Silver, although only the ...
Beautiful Victorian Gold Amethyst Ring

$185 USDBeautiful Victorian Gold Amethyst Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Gold:Amethyst:Ring
Just stunning and far better than my pictures show! This gorgeous Victorian Gold Ring is set with a large faceted Amethyst color glass stone surrounded by smaller clear stones. Marked on the inside band as 9ct (a legal standard of Gold in the UK), the Ring is a generous US size 6 1/4 (UK size M). The stone set Crown of the Ring measures 1/2 inch by 5/8 inch. The Ring is in superb condition with no damage or missing stones.
Antique French Silver and Ruby Paste Spanish Galleon Brooch

$189 USDAntique French Silver and Ruby Paste Spanish Galleon Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Sterling Silver:French:Paste:Galleon:Ship:Brooch
A stunning antique Silver Brooch shaped as a Spanish Galleon and set with the most remarkable Ruby and Clear Paste stones. The antique Paste stones are so beautiful, made to come to life in the poor light of candles so that they looked like real Diamonds and Rubies, the dimmer the light, the more these sparkle! Although of course, very difficult to catch this sparkle in a photo, but you will not be disappointed. The Brooch measures 1 1/8 inches across and just under 1 3/8 inches down, and ...
Fabulous Art Deco Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Necklace

$95 USDFabulous Art Deco Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Collectible:Art Deco:Rhinestone:Sterling Silver:Jewelry:Necklace
Just so unusual, a beautiful Art Deco Rhinestone Necklace, but completely set in Sterling Silver. With beautiful sparkling claw set Rhinestones, the Necklace measures 15 1/2 inches and fastens with a concealed hook clasp (the type found on Pearl Necklaces), which is marked 'Prov.Pat Ster Silver'. The Clasp is actually part of the Necklace, it is not attached by links. The longest drop on the Necklace measures 1 1/4 inches. In fabulous condition, there are no missing, replaced or dull stones - ...
Antique Victorian Engraved Silver and Celluloid Cameo Brooch

$127 USDAntique Victorian Engraved Silver and Celluloid Cameo Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Silver:Engraved:Celluloid:Cameo:Brooch
A gorgeous Engraved Victorian Brooch set with what I believe is a Celluloid Cameo. The Brooch is marked 'Silver' on the reverse, and measures 1 1/4 inches across and 1 1/2 inches down, and fastens with a 'C' clasp. The surface of the cameo seems to have had a kind of varnish on the surface, which has worn away in places, and where it remains, it has yellowed with age. However, this is not apparent to the naked eye, so does not detract from the appearance of the brooch. The Brooch is in excellent ...
Antique Edwardian Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet

$135 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Edwardian Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Arts & Crafts:Edwardian:Sterling Silver:Amethyst:Bracelet:C1900
A lovely Edwardian Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Bracelet set with faceted Amethyst stones. Marked on the hook clasp '925' for Sterling Silver, the Bracelet measures 6 7/8 inches long, and at the widest points, just under 3/8 inch wide. The delicately colored Amethysts are in collet settings. The Bracelet is in excellent condition with no damage to the stones, and although the Bracelet length is quite small, it could easily be lengthened by a competent jeweler, or an extension chain could be ...
Large Victorian Scottish Silver & Malachite Ring

$185 USDLarge Victorian Scottish Silver & Malachite Ring

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Silver:Malachite:Ring
If you like your Rings large and showy - this is one for you. A Victorian Silver Ring set with a very large polished Malachite stone. The Ring is also a large size - US Size 9 (UK Size R 1/2), so this was possibly a Man's ring originally, but it is ideal for a lady with a larger hand. The Crown of the Ring measures 3/4 inch by 1 inch, and sits just under 1/2 inch above the finger. The Ring is marked 'Silver' twice on the inside band. In superb condition with no damage at all, this really does ...
Antique 14K Gold Brooch With Safety Chain

$145 USDAntique 14K Gold Brooch With Safety Chain

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Gold:14kt:Brooch
A lovely antique 14kt Gold Brooch which is fitted with a safety chain. The Brooch is marked on the safety clasp '14K' (although this mark is quite rubbed) and is also marked on the back with the Maker's Mark, although again this is quite worn and the only part that I can decipher is '& Co'. The Brooch measures 1 inch in diameter and fastens with an older style safety clasp. The Brooch weighs 3 grams - although it is possibly slightly over, I do not have professional Jeweler's scales so cannot be ...
Victorian Banded Agate and Silver Pendant Necklace

$155 USDVictorian Banded Agate and Silver Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Banded Agate:Silver:Pendant
A lovely large Victorian Silver Pendant set with a polished Banded Agate stone. The Pendant is set on a Sterling Silver Chain, which is a vintage replacement. The Pendant is not marked, but tests as a lower grade than Sterling. The Pendant measures just under 1 1/2 inches across and 1 3/4 inches down. The Chain measures just under 20 1/2 inches long. The Pendant is in excellent condition with no damage. Although some of my pictures appear to show cracks in the stone, these are natural internal ...
Antique Scottish Edwardian Yellow and Green Gold and Amethyst Lavaliere Necklace in Original B

$590 USDAntique Scottish Edwardian Yellow and Green Gold and Amethyst Lavaliere Necklace in Original Box

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Scottish:Gold:Green Gold:Amethyst:Lavaliere:Pendant:Necklace:Boxed
A beautiful Antique Edwardian Lavaliere Necklace in a rich high Karat Yellow Gold with Green Gold detail on the leaves. Dating to the early 1900's, the Lavaliere is set with 6 Amethyst gemstones and is still in the original box, which is marked on the inside lid 'Goldsmith & Silversmith T. Watters' and gives an address in Edinburgh, Scotland. Not marked, but tested as 18kt Gold, the Lavaliere Pendant measures 1 7/8 inches long (not including the bale) and 1 1/8 inches wide. The Chain, which I ...
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Fluorite and Amethyst Pendant Necklace

$165 USDArt Nouveau Sterling Silver Fluorite and Amethyst Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Art Nouveau:Fluorite:Amethyst:Sterling Silver:Pendant:Necklace
A beautiful Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pendant which is set with an Amethyst cabochon and a piece of Fluorite. The Pendant is not marked, but tests as Sterling Silver, although the chain that the pendant hangs from is not silver. The Chain measures 15 3/4 inches long and fastens with a spring clasp. The Pendant measures 7/8 inch across and just under 1 1/4 inches down (excluding the hanging ring). In excellent condition with no damage, the colors of the fluorite and amethyst compliment the ...
Edwardian Silver Marcasite Heart Pendant Necklace

$135 USDEdwardian Silver Marcasite Heart Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Silver:Marcasite:Pendant:Necklace
A beautiful Edwardian Silver Necklace set with Marcasites with a Heart shaped Pendant Drop. The Necklace, dating from c1910, is marked 'Silver' on the back of the Heart and 'Sterling' on the Spring Clasp. The Necklace measures 15 1/4 inches long with the central marcasite set section measuring 1 1/2 inches across and the Heart Pendant measuring 7/8 inch across with a drop of 1 inch. The Necklace is in excellent condition with no damage or missing marcasites - these are all in beaded settings so ...
Antique Victorian Gold Flame Haired Diana Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

$375 USDAntique Victorian Gold Flame Haired Diana Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Carved, Cameo:Victorian:Diana:Shell:Gold:Brooch
A gorgeous deeply carved high relief carnelian Shell Cameo set in a Gold Mount featuring Diana, the Goddess of Hunting, with the Crescent Moon carved into her hair. Dating to the mid to late1800's, Diana's features are carved to display what typified the ideal of feminine beauty in Victorian times, and her hair has been carved to take full advantage of the colors of the shell, giving her the appearance of a strong red haired lady. Not one to be messed with! The skilled carving has also given a ...
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Gold Brooch with Emerald Paste

$135 USDBeautiful Antique Edwardian Gold Brooch with Emerald Paste

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:Collectible:Gold:Victorian:Emerald:Rhinestone
A lovely delicate late Victorian or Edwardian Gold Brooch set with a large prong set Emerald Rhinestone. Dating to the late 1800's to early 1900's, the brooch is unmarked but tested gold, probably 9 carat. Measuring 1 1/2 inches by 1/2 inch, the brooch has a long pin which extends slightly beyond the edge of the brooch and fastens with a 'C' clasp. This pretty brooch is in excellent condition with no damage to the Emerald Rhinestone.
Victorian Silver Carved Mother of Pearl Cameo Brooch

$140 USDVictorian Silver Carved Mother of Pearl Cameo Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Collectible:Cameo:Carved:Mother Of Pearl:Silver:Brooch:Flora
I must confess that when I first saw this Brooch, I thought that the Lady, with her large nose and small chin, had the most unfortunate looks, to say the least! But the opalescent nature of the Mother of Pearl has bestowed those same features with an ethereal quality, and as the brooch moves the Lady's features seem to literally come to life, and instead of being just a Cameo carving, you almost feel as if you know her. I believe that the Lady, with flowers carved into her hair, represents Flora ...
English Victorian 9Kt Gold and Onyx Heart Shape Sweetheart Brooch

$135 USDEnglish Victorian 9Kt Gold and Onyx Heart Shape Sweetheart Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Onyx:Gold:Sweetheart:Heart:Sentimental:Brooch:Signed
A lovely Victorian Sweetheart Brooch in a Heart shape, set with polished Onyx in 9kt Gold. 9kt has been a legal Gold Standard in the United Kingdom since 1854, so the Brooch would date from sometime after that. Measuring 7/8 inch wide and 1 1/8 inch down, the Brooch fastens with an extended tube hinged pin and 'C' clasp, and is marked on the reverse '9CT' (Ct stands for Carat - the UK spelling for Karat). The Gold frame around the Onyx is textured on the front, and has a matt finish on the ...
Beautiful Antique Victorian Gold 'Mother' Brooch

$165 USD Offers ConsideredBeautiful Antique Victorian Gold 'Mother' Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Gold:Sentimental:Mother:Brooch:Signed
A wonderful Victorian Gold sentimental Brooch inscribed 'Mother'. Dating to the 1890's, the tiered Brooch has a combination of very high polished Gold in the bottom layer and the word Mother, which is set against a matt gold finish on the scalloped edged top tier. The gold on the reverse of the brooch also has a matt finish. Measuring 1 5/8 inches by 1/2 inch, the Brooch fastens with a tube hinged pin and 'C' clasp. Not marked, but tested as minimum 14kt Gold, the Brooch is signed on the reverse ...
Antique Victorian 3 Carved Shell Cameo Silver & Seed Pearl Brooch

$225 USDAntique Victorian 3 Carved Shell Cameo Silver & Seed Pearl Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cameo:Sterling Silver:Seed Pearl:Diana:Brooch
A gorgeous Victorian Sterling Silver Brooch set with 3 carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearls. One of the smaller Cameos appears to be Diana with a crescent Moon in her hair, but I am unable to identify the others - although I think that perhaps the Cameo in the center depicts a man. The larger Cameo in the center is more prominent and deeply carved than the 2 smaller cameos, although they are crisper in appearance than my pictures show - the camera focuses on the central cameo so the 2 to each ...
Art Deco Sterling Silver Onyx and Marcasite Dress Clip

$45 USDArt Deco Sterling Silver Onyx and Marcasite Dress Clip

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Art Deco:Onyx:Sterling Silver:Marcasite:Dress Clip:Signed
A lovely miniature Sterling Silver Dress Clip set with what looks like a piece of polished Onyx. The actual Clip is signed on the reverse 'Pat Apld For' and 'Sterling' and the frame of the clip is also marked 'Sterling'. Measuring 5/8 inch across and 1 inch down, the silver above and below the Onyx is set with Marcasites. In superb condition with no damage or missing stones, a highly unusual example of a deco Dress Clip.
Antique Sterling Silver Irish Connemara Marble Brooch

$105 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Sterling Silver Irish Connemara Marble Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Sterling Silver:Connemara Marble:Brooch
A lovely antique Sterling Silver Brooch set with a piece of highly polished Connemara Marble. The Brooch is marked on the reverse 'Silver'. The Brooch measures just under 1 1/8 inches across and 7/8 inch down. It fastens with a 'C' clasp. In excellent condition with no damage to the stone, although it does have an internal fissure running across one side, towards the edge. This is part of the natural marble and not damage as there is no sign of the fissure on the highly polished surface. The ...
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Bangle

$105 USDAntique Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Bangle

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Sterling Silver:Hinged:Bangle
A gorgeous Victorian Sterling Silver Hinged Bangle decorated all the way around with pyramid shapes. The Bangle is not marked but tests as Sterling Silver. Oval in shape, the internal diameter of the Bangle measures 2 1/4 inches from side to side and just under 1 7/8 inches front to back. My wrist measures approximately 6 1/2 inches and this fits snugly, although I think it would be slightly more comfortable if my wrist was a fraction smaller. The Bangle measures 7/16 inch wide (just under 1/2 ...
SALE PENDING Georgian Wedgwood Jasper Commemoration Cameo Brooch Leopold II

$375 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Georgian Wedgwood Jasper Commemoration Cameo Brooch Leopold II

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Wedgwood:Cameo
A large Wedgwood Jasper Cameo set in a Sterling Silver frame, c 1790 and designed to commemorate the coronation of the Habsburg ruler Leopold II as Holy Roman Emperor. Leopold was crowned in 1790 and died in 1792. The Cameo features a bust of Leopold and the 2 headed Eagle crest of the Habsburg dynasty. Full of intricate detail relevant to Leopold, known as 'Leopold The Lawgiver', although I do not know what the relevance of the man's face in the shield is. This Jasper Cameo is pictured on the ...
SALE PENDING Large Victorian High Karat Gold and Blue Topaz Brooch

$325 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Large Victorian High Karat Gold and Blue Topaz Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Gold:Blue Topaz:Brooch
A beautiful Victorian Gold Brooch set with a very large faceted Blue Topaz gemstone. Dating to the late 1800's, the Brooch is not marked, but tests as at least 14kt, and judging by the color, I would say that it is 18kt. Measuring 2 3/4 inches across, with the Topaz measuring 9/16 inch by 1/2 inch and, in a Coronet setting, measures 7/16 inch deep. Fastening with a 'V' shaped C clasp, which also has a hinged locking mechanism, which once in place, prevents the pin from being moved out of the ...
SALE PENDING Stunning Victorian Carved Banded Agate Graduated Bead Necklace

$795 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Stunning Victorian Carved Banded Agate Graduated Bead Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Banded Agate:Bead:Necklace
A stunning Antique Victorian Necklace, circa mid to late 1800's, strung with polished Banded Agate Beads. The Necklace measures 26 3/4 inches long, and although long enough to slip easily over the head, it also has a spring clasp. The graduated beads measure from 11mm at the clasp to 17mm for the large bead in the center of the necklace. Strung on a light brown thread which is knotted between each bead, the Necklace has been freshly re-strung. The original stringing had broken in the center, but ...
SALE PENDING Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace

$170 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Arts & Crafts:Sterling Silver:Turquoise:Pendant:Necklace
How elegant is this? This beautiful Pendant has a stunning simplicity yet the eye catching visual appeal of the 3 differently shaped natural Turquoise cabochons, makes this a piece that can't be missed. Marked Sterling on the back of all 3 sections, the Pendant measures just over 7/8 inch across and 2 3/4 inches down (including the hanging loop). The Sterling Silver chain is a vintage replacement which matches the color and patina of the Pendant. The Chain measures 16 3/4 inches long and fastens ...
SALE PENDING Beautiful Victorian Topaz Gold Bar Brooch

$135 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Beautiful Victorian Topaz Gold Bar Brooch

Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Collectible:Gold:Sherry Topaz:Victorian:Bar:Brooch
A Victorian 9ct (kt) Gold Bar Brooch set with a beautiful Topaz gemstone. These Bar Brooches were worn by Victorian Ladies at the throat of their high necked dresses. The Brooch, marked on the reverse '9CT', measures 2 1/8 inches long and 3/8 inch wide and fastens with a long pin and 'C' clasp. It is in excellent condition and the lovely golden yellow gemstone has no damage, although there is an internal inclusion present, which is sometimes found in Topaz. This beautiful and original Brooch ...
 
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