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The Gervais Collection
Specializing in antique jewellery from around the globe
Member since June 2004 View Profile
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Never Ordinary,The Gervais collection promises to delight you with our wonderful rare examples of fine and costume jewellery.
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$495 USD1920's Amethyst Silver Filagree Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
From the 1920's, this necklace has 7 genuine amethysts and a genuine amethyst bead drop. The necklace is 15 inches long and the drop is over 1 3/4 inches long. The amethysts are 11mm by 15mm, and the larger center one is 13mm by 17mm. The filagree work is very nice and over all condition is very good. The necklace is not marked but tests positive (guaranteed) for sterling. C. 1920.
$450 USDArt Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Drop Pendant
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Art Nouveau
The pendant is not marked but tests to 14k. The bloomed gold has a peach skin quality which you just don't find any more. The pendant is just over 2 1/4 inches long including bale, by 17mm wide. The genuine diamond is 2.5 mm across and the 2 Mississippi river pearls are original to the piece. The pendant comes with a 10k gold chain that is 16 inches long. The chain is not original but is a old one. Condition is very good.C. 1900.
$495 USDMost Unusual Pique Dangle Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This brooch is so unique! It is 1 5/8 inches across by 1 3/4 inches long. It is made of tortoise shell which has tiny bits of inlaid gold in it. The pin and all gold parts test to at least 14k. All the balls including the tiny 3.5mm balls are studded with very tiny gold dots. The piece is in remarkable condition for its age and delicacy. C. 1860 and in very nice condition with no missing or broken pieces.
$175 USDVictorian Gold Paste Dangle Earrings
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
These sweet earrings were hard to scan so I apologize for the quality of the photo. They are not marked but acid test to 9k. They are 13mm high not including the ear wires. The gold is a nice rose colour and the unfoiled pastes are set into a lovely buttercup setting. Condition is good and the earrings are all original. C. 1880 and most likely English in origin.
$950 USDVictorian Garnet Festoon Necklace
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This Bohemian garnet necklace has lovely garlands that make it quite special. The necklace is in "Garnet Gold" or gold plated brass. It is 18 inches long and the drop is 1 3/4 inches long. All garnets are present and the clasp is a very nice box clasp with a good strong catch. C. 1890 and in good condition.
$395 USDHuge Sterling Enamel Hand Made by a Master Bracelet!
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
I cannot convey to you how well executed this bracelet is. It is all hand made, you can see the score marks at the back where the artist was planning to put the hinges. The bracelet is 7 1/8 inches long and 1 3/4 inches wide. It is 4.9mm thick which is really significant when you feel it and wear it. The piece is Continental in origin it has tiny touch marks which I can't distinguish. It has been acid tested and tests positive for sterling. The enamelling is in good condition. C. 1990.
$395 USDMarvelous Miriam Haskell Pearl Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This Haskell necklace is unusual in that it has an Art Deco feel. The necklace is 17 inches long and the drop is 2 inches by 1 inch wide. The pearls are a dreamy greyish colour and are in very nice condition. The clasp is marked Miriam Haskell. The tiny pearls in the pendant are signature Haskel, all in all a great find!
$595 USD1920's Sterling Paste Choker Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This necklace is unusual for its length as well as the bow closure. The choker is 14 1/4 inches long and 5mm wide. It has lovely side etchings on the sterling and as well slits to let the light through. The clasp has hexagonal pastes that represent a bow, very Deco! The clasp is in great working order and there is a security catch as well. Marked sterling C. 1925 and American in origin.
$195 USDMiriam Haskell Baroque Pearl Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Beaded
This necklace is marked Miriam Haskell on the back of the clasp. It is an older Haskell. The beads are a cream colour and are 11mm long and almost 10mm wide. The necklace length is 22 inches. The pearls are all in good condition. The clasp pearls are all worn to the glass which seems to always happens on these clasps.
$495 USDEdwardian Paste Dragonfly Necklace
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This beauty was in my own collection for years. The dragonfly is marked 935 Sterling on its body at the back. The bug is 1 3/4 inches across and the green pastes are open backed and channel set. One of the faux pearl drops has been replaced but it is a good match. The necklace length is 16 inches and the chain has its original tube clasp. C. 1900 and in good condition. Most likely German in origin
$295 USDElegant open backed crystal filigree bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Costume
This different bracelet opens at the side. It is just under 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches tall at its tallest. The gold plated metal is filigreed with a floral pattern at the back. The claw set crystals are open backed and unfoiled. A lovely piece! C. 1930.
$495 USDVictorian Scottish agate gate bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This delightful bracelet is not marked but tests positive for silver. The bracelet is made of 5 ribbed rectangles of Scottish agates in various colours. The agates are capped at the ends with hand chased silver caps. The agate lock is also the clasp.The bracelet is 6 3/4 inches long. Condition is very good. C. 1890.
$650 USDEdwardian white gold framed cameo
Jewelry:Vintage:Carved, Cameo
This gorgeous cameo frame is 2 1/4 inches tall. The cameo itself is 2 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide. The frame is beautifully filigreed and has yellow gold tulip appliques on top, bottom, and sides. The cameo itself is besel set as all good cameos are. The back has its original findings which include a swivel bale to wear as a pendant. The locking catch is marked 14k. The cameo has some light feather cracks the top. C. 1900.
$1,195 USDShow stopping Victorian faceted amber necklace, Huge beads
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
I have had Victorian faceted amber beads before, but none of this size and length. The beads are genuine un - fudged - with Baltic amber beads. They range in size from 10mm in length to a mammoth 30mm! The necklace is a luxurious 33 inches long. The beads are in very nice condition and the necklace has recently been restrung. The brass clasp is very unique. It has a spring mechanism as well as a locking part, hard to explain but very interesting. C. 1880.
$185 USDVictorian Silver and Amethyst Cuff Links
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
These cuff links are from the Victorian era, C. 1880. They are just under 1 1/2 inches long. The beads are 12mm round and the oblong shaped beads are 21mm long. The genuine Siberian amethysts are set in silver that is unmarked but tested. The colour of the amethysts is lighter than shown. Condition is very good.
$395 USDLong Luxurious Rock Crystal necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Beaded
This necklace is very versatile. It is 33 inches long and the genuine hand faceted rock crystal beads ( Gemologist tested ) are hand knotted in between each bead as all good beads are. The beads range in size from 6mm to 18mm. The clasp is sterling with tiny pastes. Condition is good. C. 1930.
$375 USDLong Slinky Rock Crystal Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Beaded
I am so lucky to offer another genuine rock crystal necklace of this length. This necklace is 35 inches long. It has recently been professionally restrung and hand knotted in between each bead with silk string. The high quality beads are hand faceted and are 6mm to 13mm. Condition is very good. C. 1930.
$145 USDSterling Agate seal With Bird
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
I tried to get a good picture of the bird but the lighting was not on my side. The bird looks like a duck with its wings up. The seal is made of gorgeous Scottish agate and the seal itself is bezeled with ornate hand chased silver. The handle is 8 sided. There are no hallmarks but guaranteed silver. The seal is 53 mm long by 9 mm wide. There are a couple of flea bites to the handle but nothing serious. English in origin and C. 1860.
$225 USDOrnate paste butterfly pin
Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This charming pin is 1 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/8 inches long. It is comprised of a carat gold bottom and a paste encrusted silver top. The closed back clear pastes are bead set, and the large red pastes are crimp set. The tube hinge and c-catch are both Victorian replacements. C. 1850.
$275 USDGeorgian carved coral memorial pin
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian
This beautiful pin is not marked but is gold of at least 14k. It is 1 1/8 inches across by just over 3/4 inch tall. The genuine coral center plaque has cross grained carving. It is surrounded by 12- 5mm rosettes of carved coral. The back has a glazed compartment with tightly weaved brown cloth. The pin back is original and has a long t-hing and c catch. C. 1800 and English in origin.
$850 USDEnglish Victorian gold enamel and diamond lady bug bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is such an unusual bracelet. It is marked 9ct and also has some indistinguishable makers mark - a letter and then a dot and then a j in a lozenge cartouch. The bracelet is oval shaped and is 2 1/2 inches wide at its widest point. It has a side catch as well as a safety chain. The center has graduated hollow "cannon balls" that lead to a wonderfully decorated lady bug or lady bird as the English call it. The bug is decorated with red and black enamel and 6 tiny besel set diamonds of about 1 ...
$160 USDHollow Ware Art Nouveau Lady Pin
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Art Nouveau
This delightful pin is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. It has a lovely lady wearings a head piece. Her long flowing hair is typical of the period. The brooch is hollow and has 2 open dots at the back. It is simply marked sterling. American and C. 1900.
$395 USDAustro Hungary Renaissance Revival Gemstone Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This gorgeous brooch has the ancient look but it was made around the turn of the 20th century. The c catch has a touch mark but I can't make it out. The metal content is silver, most likely 900 as that was what was used in this type of jewellery. The beryl stones are heavily included and the garnets are a pleasing pink colour. The large central blister pearl is 13mm in diameter. All stones are besel set. Condition is good. C. 1900.
$450 USDRussian pre revolutionary cloisonne bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This colourful bracelet is a fine example of cloisonne work that the Russians were, and still are famous for. The bracelet consists of 18 3/8 inch domes that are decorated in turquoise, royal blue, red, dark green and white cloisonne.The double domes are inter spaced with links that have a dome cap. The bracelet is sterling and gold gilded. One of each double dome is stamped with a double A hallmark and a tiny circle cartouch with a face inside. Condition is very good with only a tiny bit enamel ...
$850 USD14k Amethyst Cuff Links
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
These wonderful cuff links are marked 14KD. The cabs are 14mm by 10mm. They are nice and high at 8mm. The genuine amethysts are foil backed for lovely reflections. Some of the foil has discoloured on one of the amethysts but that is part of it history! Condition is very nice. C. 1900.
$300 USD22k Georgian Memorial Pin
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian
This pin is not marked but tests to gold of at least 22k. It is very heavy for its size. The pin is 1 1/8 inch wide and 1 inch tall. It has a compartment is the front with woven hair as well as a compartment at the back. C. 1820 and English in origin.
$450 USDRare bakelite carved carrot pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This delightful pin is genuine bakelite. The pin part is a semi transparent green bakelite which is a little shy of 1 1/2 inches wide by 5/16 inch tall. The gorgeous carrots are 1 3/4 inches tall. Condition of the pin is good with exception of the green plastic coloured cord. This can be replaced but I choose to offer it all original with great patina. C. 1930.
$450 USD1920's Jadeite and Rose Quartz Pin
Jewelry:Vintage
What an unusual combination this brooch has for stones! The colour of the stones is much more vibrant than my scanner allows. The brooch itself is 2 1/2 inches across and the claw set stones are in gold gilt over brass. The rose quartz cabs are 21mm by 14mm. The jadeite cabs are 11mm and the center one is 14mm. I have taken a picture of the back so you can see that the jadite cabs all have 2 tiny holes. I believe these jade pieces were originally antique buttons.They are flat on top and taper to ...
$325 USDVictorian coral brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
A wonderful piece of Victoriana, this pin is made of 14k gold and genuine coral. The pin is 1 1/2 inches across and is wonderfully constructed with gold wires that hold individual button shaped coral beads that range in size from 5 mm to 14 mm. Very good condition and Italian in origin. bC. 1880.
$395 USDVictorian Amethyst Paste Cross Pendant
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a very large piece at 3 3/4 inches tall by 2 3/8 inches wide. The cross is made of patinated iron and the oval pastes are all knife set into individual frames. The oval pastes are 7/8 inch long and are open backed. The colour of the stones is much richer in person. The cross can be worn as a pendant or as a pin. C. 1860 and in very good condition.
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