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$60 USDVictorian Stars in a Crescent Moon, 10K
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Gold Pins, Brooches. Victorian Jewelry
A very pretty little piece with 3 stars inside the crescent moon. The moon is set with tiny natural pearls while each star has one center set pearl. This piece measures 1" x .75". CONDITION: Very fine antique condition with no damage or losses to note. Safety clasp is a later replacement to the original broaching assembly as evidenced by the solder marks. Markings: 10K and an illegible Hallmark. Our fine gold jewelry is always shipped at no charge to our clients.
$36 USDBook: Sotheby's Concise Encyclopedia of Silver, Truman - Circa 1993
Books:Resource, History, Style. Silver
A beautiful first edition book, this was published for Sotheby's by Conran Octopus, London in 1993. True to its' title, it covers the subject of silver and it's outstanding silversmiths from Ancient times through the Art Deco era. Wonderfully well done photographs are mostly in color. Also included are several pages of black and white illustration with description of styles and terms. Very well edited by Charles Truman, the book offers an enjoyable read and wealth of resource information. The ...
$18 USDBOOK: Ornament and Object, Anne Barros - circa 1997
Books:Art:Metal Arts
A delightful hard cover book covering 5 decades of jewelry and metalworks in Canada. Richly illustrated with examples of important and unique works, it chronicles the evolution of postwar metal craft. Author and artist Anne Barros explores the influence of European Masters as well as Native Metal Artists from the 40's to the 90's. Publisher: Boston Mills Press. 9.5" x 10" x 1". 143 pages, linen bound with dust cover. Excellent color and black and white plates. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. ...
$5,500 USDBeautiful Platinum Drop Earrings, 1.89 Carat Diamond & Blue Sapphires - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Earrings. Drop Earrings
A stunning pair of platinum earrings set with 66 round, brilliant cut Diamonds and 14 square and baguette cut natural Blue Sapphires constructed of 3 semi-articulated sections. Crafted by hand, all gemstones are channel set except the four .125 carat Diamonds which are mounted in bezels. Posts with large nuts, these earrings sit beautifully on the ear. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with no losses, repairs or replacements to note. Very light historic wear. Diamonds: 1.61 carats, VS-SI, ...
$450 USDNatural Cherry Amber Necklace, 26" - 14K Solid Safety Clasp, Victorian
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Cherry Amber. Necklaces
These gorgeous diamond faceted Cherry Amber beads have just been re-strung and of course, individually knotted. The beads are in wonderful condition, no crazing or damage. The original screw clasp was worrisome so we've replaced it with a solid gold bead style safety clasp. The length is 26", the weight 30 grams by scale which is your assurance that these are genuine Amber and not the often confused Bakelite. Where Amber is feather light - Bakelite is much more dense and weighty. Our fine ...
$1,950 USDPretty 1.10 Carat Diamond Lavaliere, 18K - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Diamond Lavalieres, Necklaces
Eighty-seven brilliant cut diamonds are hand set in this custom crafted18K gold lavaliere. The wearable length is 19" long. Diamonds run up .50" on each side of the centerpiece which measures .75" wide x 1.5" long to the bottom of the drops. CONDITION: Excellent near antique condition with no damage to note. This piece is Platinum or Rhodium plated over 18K yellow gold which was a common practice in the Deco era with white gold still not being "white enough" for the designer's desire. An ...
$1,800 USDExquisite Omega Bracelet Watch, 18K Yellow Gold - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold Watches. Vintage Timepieces
A rarely found model, this sits gorgeously on the wrist as a refined and elegant bracelet - set subtly in the center with a square Omega timepiece. A very nice heft at 37.5 grams (approx 1.25 ounces of luscious 18K gold!) The length is 7" closed x .25" wide. A clever under the timepiece winder to not interrupt the look of a bracelet on the wrist. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with no damage and very light historic wear. Recently serviced, this fine Omega timepiece is keeping excellent ...
$1,850 USDExquisite SeidenGang 18K Ring - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Gemstone Rings. Seidengang
This is a gorgeous SeidenGang ring complete with their signature Romanesque detailing in the style of a wide cigar band tapering towards the underside and center set with a luminous 6mm x 12mm cabochon cut Rhodolite. Rich green/yellow 18K gold is exquisitely detailed in this very substantial ring. This model is now retired, but it's generally impossible to find anything of like within their works for less than $4500-$6500 range so we are very pleased to be able to offer this at such an ...
$2,800 USDBeautiful 1.25 Carat Diamond Set Platinum Lavaliere - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Platinum & Diamond Lavalieres. Early Deco Lavalieres
Dating to early 20th century this stunning ribbon drop platinum lavaliere is set with one .26 carat diamond and sixty-two small diamonds hand crafted in 3 reticulated sections The bow measures 1" across and the drop completes at 1.5". Attached at the ribbons, platinum chain is 15" long. Platinum lobster claw is a later addition. CONDITION: Excellent near antique condition with no losses or repairs to note (except for the addition of the lobster claw as noted above.) This piece has been hand ...
$795 USDSapphire & Diamond Ring, 14K White Gold - Germany, ESTATE SALE
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold, Gemstones & Diamonds. Rings
A classic, oval cut natural Blue Sapphire with a Diamond surround totaling about 2.25 carats (exact weights & gemological data pending completed Appraisal). The ring goes very well with the pendant we listed (R1719) and shown in one of the photographs. They were likely purchased to wear with each other. The ring measures about 1/2" north to south on the finger and 3/8" east to west. Band is flat and wide - quite contemporary. CONDITION: Very fine vintage condition showing only minute historic ...
$2,150 USDStunning Black Onyx, Diamond & Gold Ring, 1.10 Ct, Unworn - ESTATE
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold, Diamonds & Gemstones, Men's, Women's Rings
A gorgeous ring recently released from the Estate of Jewelry Designer Ralph Togel. I believe the ring was designed for a man, but frankly I love it on my own hand so I guess you could say it could be worn by either. The ring features 56 round, brilliant cut diamonds inset to vertical channels that surround a flush set oval black onyx center stone. This is simple and stark, it makes a strong and dramatic statement. No claws to catch, so it is an easy to wear ring. Never worn, this comes straight ...
$225 USDGlass & French Cut Steel Micro Beaded Evening Bag, 19th century
Antiques:Accessories:Beaded Evening Bags, 18th, 19th Century:Rare & Collectible
A stunning bag from times gone by - still in lovely, wearable condition! Hundreds of tiny steel beads have been cut and woven to make up a lovely geometric pattern with silver & copper or bronze beads on a rich off white background of literally thousands of micro beads. The carrying chain is copper to accentuate the bronze beads in the bag. The fringe and one single top drop from the frame are beautifully appointed of solid brass. Nicely engraved gilt frame with a push button closure. The bag ...
$185 USDLady's American Waltham Pocket Watch, Silver - Circa 1893-94
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Timepieces. Pocket Watches
A wonderful watch that would be as gorgeous worn with a Belcher Guard Chain or traditionally with a suit on an Albert Chain. It comes in excellent running order. Repousse detailing surrounds an easy to read Face. Black Arabic Hour Markers with Red outer Markers denoting each 5 minute period. Pretty blued steel Hands. Back of case is nicely engraved with a blank cartouche. If you would like this personalized, we will be happy to have your initials engraved for you. (Never a charge for ...
$825 USDBeautiful 23.6 Carat Amethyst Ring, 18K Red Gold Mount. Early 20th
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Gemstone Rings
A large Amethyst is emerald cut and mounted in handsome 18K red gold after the Art Deco fashion. The Amethyst is medium deep in tone and weighs in at 23.66 carats! A substantial ring all around, the Amethyst measures 20.23mm (approx 7/8") north to south on the finger and is 14.5 east to west (just over 1/2) so it pretty much covers the finger side to side. It sits 3/8" up off the top of the finger. Mount is simple with a good heft and a lovely geometric under carriage housing the stone. ...
$285 USDLovely Diamond Set Mabe Pearl Enhancer Pendant, 14K - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold Pendants. Enhancers. Mabe Pearls
A gorgeous Mabe Pearl is generously set in 14K yellow gold and adorned with a leaf set in white gold with diamonds. The advantage of the enhancer back allows you to wear it on any thickness of chain - or on your favorite strand of pearls. The piece measures .75" wide and drops 1.5" from the hidden enhancer/bale. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with no damage or repairs to note. Superb quality Mabe Pearl has a deep luster with green undertones and aubergine overtones. It is appropriately ...
$175 USDSterling Silver Scallop Shell Dishes, Circa 1909 - England
Silver:Antique:Sterling Silver Table Top Accessories
A pair of beautifully hand-forged sterling scallop shell dishes sit on 3 ball feet. Gorgeous on your dinner table, they will quite perfectly accommodate saccharin, after dinner mints or other small sweets. (Not recommended for salt as the silver would become pitted over time). The shells are realistic and very nicely detailed measuring 2" x 2" and .50" deep. They stand .75" tall. CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with no damage, warping or dints to note. Silversmith was J Collyer. Hallmarks ...
$325 USDVery Pretty Diamond Pendant on Chain, 14K - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Diamond Pendants. Necklaces
A very pretty 14K yellow gold pendant is pyramidal in shape & center set in white gold with a vertical row of brilliant cut diamonds. A 16" complimentary yellow gold chain will be included with this piece. Please contact us before you place your order if you need a longer chain. The pendant is a very nice size hanging 1.25" down from the top of the bale x .50" wide at the bottom. It has a nice depth of just under 1/8" and sits gorgeously on the neck. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with ...
$165 USDExquisite French Enameled Dore Powder or Pill Box, 19th Century
Antiques:Accessories:Boxes, Pill Boxes. Miniature Boxes
A stunning little box with the cover exquisitely executed in glass enamel in a white floral spray with emerald green and gilt detailing on a cobalt ground over guilloche. The raised center plaque is surrounded by a deeper cobalt border with elaborate raised gilt application. The sides of the box are embossed in a pretty Dore pattern. There is a mirror inside the hinged cover that tells me this was likely used for powder of some sort, but I think in contemporary terms, this will serve very well ...
$110 USDFooted Brass Magnifying Glass - Victorian
Antiques:Desk Top Accessories. Magnifying Glasses, Quizzers
This handsome captain's style desk top magnifying glass is fully adjustable for strength and stands on 3 straight legged & balled feet. CONDITION: Very fine antique condition with no scratches to the lens. Brass retains a beautiful aged patina. Stands straight. Very solid. Victorian. A perfect gift for the collector of stamps or other small items. Our fine antique smalls are shipped at no charge to our client.
$475 USDA Very Large Shell Cameo Carved in 3 Portraits - 40's
Jewelry:Vintage:Carved, Cameo
A huge shell cameo portrays the cameos of 3 women. Two face right while the third faces left. Well carved in medium relief and nice detail, revealing Elizabethan costume this cameo is unmounted and measures a large 2.5" x 2". CONDITION: Very fine vintage condition. Naturally occurring growth lines from 9 to 10 o'clock do not penetrate and are expected in a shell of this size.Does not appear to have ever been mounted. This dates to the 40's era. Our fine jewelry is shipped at no charge to our ...
$125 USDPretty Carved Ivory Drop Earrings, 14K
Jewelry:Vintage:Gold:Ivory Earrings
A nice pair of drop earrings featuring dimensionally carved flowers with 14K yellow gold hardware topped by a shell motif. The earrings drop 1.5" and the flowers measure just under .75". The carving is approx .25" deep. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition showing minute, if any historic wear. Mammoth Ivory. I cannot read the Hallmarks but the hardware acid tests to 14K. Origin unknown. Mid to 3rd quarter 20th century. ** Ivory will be cleaned before shipping.
$485 USD19th Century Cameo of Zeus - Original 9 ct Gold Mount
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Cameos, Zeus
A beautifully rendered depiction of Zeus carved in good detail and fine relief on a particularly high profiled shell (making it difficult to capture photographically). Measuring 1 3/8" tall x 1" wide, it is a full 7/8" deep. CONDITION: Excellent with no damage to note. Masterfully carved detail to a left facing profile. Original Mount with T and C clasp retains it's attached chain and safety pin. It is marked 9 CT and of British origin. Mid 1800's. Our fine jewelry is shipped worldwide at no ...
$45 USDA Very Sweet Lace Pin, 10K Red Gold - Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold Lace Pins
This .75" quatrefoil lace pin is center set with a natural Silver Gulf Pearl. This has a nice heft for its' size, weighing in at 2 grams by scale. CONDITION: Excellent with no damage, loss or repairs to note. An early safety clasp broaching assembly is fully functional. Red Gold. Markings: 10K and an unknown Hallmark. 20th century. Our gold jewelry is always shipped at no charge to our clients. A beautiful gift of gold for the holiday season! This would be perfect on a collar or grouped with ...
$225 USDPretty Red Noble Italian Coral Earrings, 14K - Early 20th
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Coral Earrings. Red Coral
Simple and elegant earrings, these are a gorgeous dense color of Red Noble Coral. They are cabochon cut stones, bezel set in deep 14K red gold mounts. Measuring a very wearable every day size at 12mm across, they sit about 7mm deep on the ear. Dating from early in the 20th century they are clean in design - classic with a timeless and contemporary look. CONDITION: Excellent near antique condition with no damage to note. Newer 14K gold posts & large nuts keep them well in place. Combined weight ...
$110 USDPair of Flying Birds Brooches - Huge! Sterling Silver Circa 1940's-1950
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Brooches, Pins
A very large pair of birds - Geese? are beautifully rendered and hand finished. These measure 3.75" east to west and 3.5" north to south EACH BIRD. CONDITION: Very fine vintage condition. Each bird has its' original sturdy broaching assembly and early safety closure. Marked Sterling but I find no other marks. Beautifully hand crafted and finished. Weight by scale: 29.6 grams for one brooch and 26.3 grams for the other. For a lady much taller than I am, the pair would be phenomenal on a coat. Of ...
$225 USDFooted English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Edwardian
Silver:Antique:Sterling Silver Jewelry Boxes, Cases
An elegant box standing on 3 feet is covered with a nicely appointed hinged lid. Interior is upholstered purple velvet & the inside lid is gilt. Standing 2" high, it is 3 3/8" wide. CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with light historic wear and no damage to note. Residue of silver polish. Underside is covered in black grained leather which has started to peel. Weight by scale: 135.1 grams. Hallmarks for Birmingham. Marked Sterling. I cannot decipher date mark but this fine piece is ...
$225 USDBeautiful Crystal & Gilt Inkstand, 19th Century - France
Antiques:Accessories:Desk Accessories, Ink Wells
A stunning inkstand for your desk - or collection. The elaborate arms are equipped to hold your favorite antique pen while the tray serves for nibs, paper clips - or perhaps a seal. Cut crystal inkwell with hinged repousse cap ornately detailed in forget-me-knots and flora. The finished piece measures 7" x 4" standing 2.75" high. CONDITION: Very fine antique condition. Hinged lid on cap is straight and functions perfectly. Expected deep patina to the Dore finish. There is evidence of age related ...
$385 USDBeautiful Double Drop Lavaliere, 10K - Circa 1900, American
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Gold & Gemstone Lavalieres
A very pretty lavaliere featuring 1 marquise & 1 pear cut Aquamarine and tiny natural Seed Pearls. This is longer than most of these measuring 18" of wearable length. The center piece spans 3" across the neck and the drop is 1" long. CONDITION: Very fine antique condition. We found 1 pearl loose in the box. It is out being re-set now. No with no losses or repairs to note. The diamond shaped Hallmark is not legible. Marked and tested to 10K. Circa turn of the 10th century, American. Our fine gold ...
$595 USDBeautiful Green Tourmaline & Sapphire Ring, 8K, Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Fine Gold & Gemstone Rings
Set in the fashion of a Byzantine Crown, 8 large oval faceted Green Tourmaline gemstones totaling 2.4 carats serve at the base set amid 18 small (.03 carat) totaling .54 carat round faceted Blue Sapphires topped with a single natural .15 ct Blue Zircon in this ornate and beautifully detailed ring. The 8K gold (marked and tested) has been bloomed or acid washed emitting a very rich high Karat color. Currently a size 7, we can easily custom size this ring to suit. CONDITION: Very fine vintage ...
$895 USDVery Large Black Onyx, Pearl & Diamond Ring, 14K - Victorian
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian:Fine Gold Rings
The large, cabochon cut oval Black Onyx is surmounted with a stylized gold North Star motif. center set with a .15 carat Mazarin antique cut & polished Diamond. The Onyx is mounted in a raised bezel and hand set with a surround of 16 natural 2.5-3mm Gulf Pearls. The top of the ring measures a substantial 25mm north to south x 18mm wide and rises approximately 12mm off the top of the finger. Currently a size 8.75, we can custom size this ring down to a 7 or up to a 9.25 to suit. Please keep in ...
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