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Specializing in Georgian and Victorian Jewelry
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$175 USD14K Victorian Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This pretty ring is perfect for the Autumn and holiday season! It is so typically Victorian, circa 1880's, with a pink gold setting so big and bold! The Garnet was a favorite stone during the Victorian era. The head of the ring is just shy of 3/4" in length. The ring is a sizable 5.25. There is some wear to the stones, seen upon very close inspection, but it looks beautiful when worn. There is wear to the smaller prongs, but the stone does not move.
$675 USD14k gold Victorian Etruscan Revival earrings, dangling!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
These fabulous original Etruscan Revival earrings have movement! Bell shaped three dimensional hollow drops embellished with wire work and beading swing flirtatiously from fine chain. They are so flattering to the face when worn. At 2" in total length, they are sure to be noticed! They are in excellent condition and have new 14k ear wires. One dangle is very slightly smaller than the other but it is not apparent when worn. Jeweler tested 14k solid gold. Why by reproduction Etruscan revival ...
$385 USDSolid Gold Victorian Buckle Tassel Motif Earrings and Bookchain Necklace
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This fabulous set is antique, yet has sleek modern lines making it easy to wear with today's fashions! The buckle or garter motif became wildly popular in the early to mid Victorian Era. The Royal order of the Garter was the highest military honor which a British monarch could bestow. Members of the Order wore a blue buckle on their knee. This would have been immodest for proper ladies, who instead took to wearing bracelets, chains and brooches with the motif. This set was in pieces when found. ...
$485 USDStunning Pink Paste Victorian Silver Earrings!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Classic in motif, yet oh so exciting! The deep pink color of the central stones are surrounded by a halo of bright white paste. The stones settings are reminiscent of Georgian cut down collet settings, but judging from the cut of the stones I would date them to the Victorian period. The white stones have small high tables. The pink stones are more cushion shaped. They are in excellent condition! Since the earrings measure 5/8" long not including the wire, they are large enough to be admired by ...
$1,950 USDBold And Beautiful Solid Gold Watch Chain Necklace with Toggle, 47.5 grams, 19" Long!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Well I finally did it- I found another fabulous and chunky original Victorian watch chain worthy of extending one I already had, creating an exceptional chain with 19" of wearable length. This chain is so sumptuous, such an indulgence- but worth it! The victorian jeweler certainly knew how to impress his clients. The intricacy of these chains required actual skill by the maker, because unlike the cast mass-produced chain of today, these chains were soldered together from hand wrought pieces. The ...
$150 USDVictorian Austro Hungarian Silver Brooch with Pearl and Turquoise
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This darling brooch has it all- turquoise, pearls and a dangling heart! It bears hallmarks which indicate its origin- the dog head and capitol A for Austria. It is silver with a gold gilding, which has mellowed with age. A few of the tiny turquoise appear to be possible replacements (the paler blue?) but overall, this brooch is in very good condition. It measures 1 1/2" across and 1 1/4" long. Very sweet!
$250 USDLarge but Lightweight Victorian Dangling Gold Earrings
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
These earrings have so much presence, yet are so kind to the ear! This type of earring was popular during the Mid Victorian period, when long dangling earrings were all the rage. They are made of thin gold sheet, which is polished and engraved on the fronts. They were inevitably made of several parts, layered and connected by simple rivets or cotter pins. These earrings feature a glass "stone" which is unusual. It is hard to photograph, but the glass disc appears to have a clear cone shape set ...
$225 USDVictorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Fleur De Lis Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This early Victorian brooch features bright turquoise stones pave set into a silver scroll, which is riveted onto an elaborately engraved Fleur De Lis shape. Imagine clasping you favorite scarf or sweater with this eye catching jewel! The safety clasp is a newer addition. It appears that there used to be a dangling chain (note jump ring) which could have led to a tiny safety pin which tethered the brooch to one's blouse in the event of the brooch clasp coming undone inadvertently. This is how ...
$950 USD SaleSALE Elegant Victorian 14k Gold Festoon Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This sophisticated high Victorian necklace will be the perfect accent to your holiday outfit! The warm apricot hued glow of the gold perfectly accents the cool, deep purple amethyst, which is embellished with a pearl in a gold setting. This technique of setting a pearl within a stone is typical of the era in which this jewel was made (circa 1880). Note the use of the natural motif (branches) juxtaposed to the geometric background, and the contrast of the smooth polished flat areas to the soft, ...
$499 USD SaleSALE Fabulous Victorian Etruscan Revival Pendant Brooch Winged Scarab Motif!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This Mid Victorian Etruscan Revival pendant and brooch combination illustrates the high degree of perfection which Victorian jewelers were able to achieve when mastering the Etruscan granulation technique. Each wire and bead was meticulously placed and fused onto the gold surface. This wonderful pendant tests to be 14k solid gold. This piece features a particularly desirable Egyptian winged scarab motif. During this period, Victorians were fascinated with the archaeological discoveries of the ...
$1,200 USDFabulous High Victorian Solid Gold and Enamel Earrings and Brooch, Huge!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
For the Victorian jewelry enthusiast, nothing quite compares to a bold demi parure which includes large dangling earrings! This exciting set is Fabulous with a capitol F! Bold and beautiful, Victorian yet almost modern in design, this sturdy set is ready to go where you are- from the office to an elegant dinner out. This set is circa 1870. The jewelry of the day was large, and complimented the heavy fabrics and large dresses of the day. New deposits of gold had been discovered in the second half ...
$750 USDFine English Victorian Bracelet, Diamonds, Pearls and Amethyst Paste 15 K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This bracelet is an elegant example of fine paste jewelry of the 19th century. The skilled gem setting and curvilinear design is indicative of the fine jewelry produced in the late 19th century. By the 1890's, jewelery was beginning to adopt a lighter, more feminine look, a trend which continued well into the 20th century. We know this bracelet is of English in origin, due to it's 15ct hallmark. The bracelet fits an average size wrist. The diamonds are a mix of rose cuts and old mine cuts set in ...
$125 USDCirca 1895 Victorian Blue Stone Ring 14k Belcher Setting
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This ring was recently polished and feels silky smooth when slipped onto your finger! The stone is old mine cut, typical of the late Victorian era. It is very deep and has a small high table. It was sold to me as an Aquamarine, but since my jeweler could not find any natural inclusions which help to indicate a natural stone, I am selling it as a paste or other. The stone has some wear to the facet corners which is difficult to see with the naked eye but visible when viewed through a loupe. It is ...
$75 USD SaleSALE Victorian Garnet Cluster Flower Ring
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This vermeil ring features lovely dark pink garnets with a tinge of orange, but not rusty or brown. It is a size 6. I had it listed previously, but it was misplaced, and happily found! The head is 5/8" in length.
$150 USD14k Victorian Diamond Oval Earrings
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Originally worn as cuff links, these 14k jeweler tested earrings have gold filled screwbacks and sit nicely on the ear. They measure 3/4" in length. The diamonds appear to be old mine cut and one has a small chip (noted upon very close inspection, they are small diamonds) A classic!
$70 USDVictorian 10k gold and split Pearl Ring
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This little Victorian ring is darling! It is size 5 and would make an heirloom quality gift for a young lady. It dates to circa 1890. There is a maker's hallmark inside of the ring. It is not marked for gold but jeweler tested as 10k.
$225 USD SaleSALE Victorian Bowtie Brooch with Fringe Tassel
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This Mid Victorian Brooch is very three dimensional. A stippled golden globe seems to float within an enameled cage. The black tracery enamel and construction style is typical of the 1880s jewelers work. I actually added the bottom fringe component because it is of the same era and it certainly looks original! However the bottom piece is either gold filled or just the flat top has a sheet of darker metal sandwiched between sheets of gold. Quality Victorian gold filled material is not merely a ...
$395 USDVictorian Blue Enamel Ring with Cushion Cut Diamond
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
What a unique ring! This ring has it all you could want in a small solitaire Victorian ring- engraving, blue enamel in an unusual blue shade, and a bright cushion cut diamond. Cushion cut stones are square shaped with rounded corners. They are very deep from table to culet, so they appear smaller face up than their actual carat weight. This stone is approximately 2x3 mms face up. The diamond is in good condition for its age with a minor nick to the table seen under magnification, and a minor ...
$75 USD ReducedREDUCED 14k Gold Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bar Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This beautiful brooch Is Etruscan in style and features calibre cut turquoise. It measures 2 1/8"long. A safety clasp was added which "locks" It is unmarked but tests 14k gold. There is a tiny piece of gallery decoration missing on one side.
$95 USDVictorian Turquoise and Pearl Heart Charm Pendant
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This Adorable little heart boasts beautiful blue gray split pearls and turquoise, set in an interesting pattern in gold fill. It measures 7/8" including the bale. I think it would make a lovely necklace if paired with the "key to your heart" pearl brooch on the same chain, or dangled beneath it as a brooch!
$550 USDVictorian Etruscan Gold Enamel and Pearl Star Locket
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This exquisite gold Victorian locket still retains its original glass crystal, and has plenty of room to hols your memento. This locket has a great deal of dimension as well as the intricate detailing which comes only with an antique hand made jewel! The bail is a later addition but so well made in 14k gold. The crystal is set in a bezel which is pressure fitted into the back of the locket. There is a small chip at the edge, as pictured, which is not readily apparent when the locket is in place. ...
$595 USDVictorian Cameo of Ceres, Goddess of fertility / Harvest
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Brooch
This cameo is truly exceptional! She was carved with the skill of a master in his craft. The detail is superb in every way, from her springy tresses to the minute pearls of her necklace.The subjects of Victorian cameos were often drawn from Greek mythology. Ceres, sometimes referred to as Demeter, was the Goddess of the harvest and fertility. Legend has it that her daughter Persephone was kidnapped by love smitten Hades, god of the underworld. Ceres relentlessly searched heaven and earth for her ...
$350 USD SaleSALE 18k Gold and Enamel Victorian Chandelier Drop Earrings
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Why are Victorian earrings so sought after? They are timeless in style and unparalleled in quality. I have never worn a pair that wasn't complimented! These authentic 18k (jeweler tested) Victorian earrings feature black enamelling. They are of hollow construction and hence, very light on the ear. They were missing their ear wires when found, so I purchased the best quality 14k wires that I could find to complete them. They measure 1 3/4" in length including the wires. The top and bottom center ...
$175 USDVictorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings with Black Tracery Enamel
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
These lovely dangling drops feature black enamel and a stippled surface, indicative of the Aesthetic movement jewelry of the 1880s. they measure 1 5/8" in length including the wires, which appear to be replacements, but are fairly old. Of coarse, one could replace them with any style wire they please. They are hollow and bulge outward on the fronts and the backs. They are in very good condition, with wear to the edges seen through a jewelers loupe, but look like solid gold to the naked eye. Very ...
$550 USD18k gold Shield Brooch with 14k Tassel Drop, Swags and Enamel
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Brooch
This bold High Victorian era brooch has it all! This hand constructed piece demonstrates the masterful design and skill of the Victorian Jeweler. The dimensional layered design is reminiscent of a medieval shield and banner. Note the rosy patina which developed on the underside of the brooch. Yes, gold will tarnish after a hundred years or so, especially near points which are soldered, due to the alloy in the solder. The front surfaces are stippled- note that the stipple on the banner creates a ...
$825 USD14k Gold Victorian Snake Chain with White Enamel Slide 30.6 grams!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This slinky, sensual chain features an unusual white enamel slide! At 54" in length, it is meant to be worn doubled around the neck. It has a loop at the end which could suspend a locket, but it looks complete as worn also. Judging from the plump rococo shaped slide with its banner of enamel, I believe it to be of the early Victorian period, circa 1860. The enamel is in excellent condition. If you wish the slide to stay up at various positions on the chain, a small bit of cork inserted into it ...
$110 USDVictorian Aesthetic Silver Stork and Frog Perfume Bottle Chatelaine Fob
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This marvelous bottle fob tested sterling silver and has pink gold accents in the form of a frog and stork (or Heron or Egret) It most likely hung from a ladies chatelaine, along with other handy items. The stork side has a shallow indentation and there is some wear to the details of the animals, but it is otherwise in good condition. It measures 5 1/4" overall, and the bottle alone is 1 3/8" in length. Circa 1880-1890.
$1,350 USDStunning Heavy Gold Victorian Onyx Seed Pearl Pendant swag Necklace
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Necklace
Don't wear this necklace unless you want to be noticed! This is the ultimate high Victorian onyx pendant. It can Also be worn as a brooch if you get the triple belcher chain removed. The pendant measures over 3" long. It has been tested by my jeweler to be 14k solid gold. If I remember correctly, my jeweler weighed it and stated it was over 45 grams. I will have it re weighed if you need to know for sure- but don't judge it by its weight. It is a masterpiece! It contains 59 pieces of onyx bezel ...
$900 USD SaleSALE Spectacular Gold and Garnet Victorian Brooch, Detachable locket Pendant!
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This gorgeous circa 1850 early Victorian brooch is a visual treat! It was fashioned out 14k gold, gilded with a glaze of apricot high karat gold, and studded with raspberry almadine garnets. The bow embellished locket has a glass covered compartment which houses what appears to be a finely woven plait of hair. Best of all, you can easily detach the locket to wear as a pendant! The entire piece is in excellent condition. The stones are closed backed, save one, which appears to have possibly been ...
$595 USDStriking Victorian 14k Gold Enamel Brooch and Earrings
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
Victorian earrings are an antique jewelry collectors dream! This circa 1880 Earrings and brooch demi parure is in excellent condition! The surface of the gold still retains its original mirror like shine. The enamelling is superb, and the hand engraving has no modern equal. The jewelry of the High Victorian period was solid and bold. The earrings measure over 1 1/2" in length and 3/4" in width. The brooch is 1 5/8" in length and 1 1/4" wide. They are unmarked but test 14k. There is some patina ...
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