#VFS-MM183 Victorian 18K Amethyst Dangle Demi-Parure
This is a showy Victorian period 18K and amethyst pin and earring set! Done in yellow gold and decorated with ornate engraving and Etruscan Revival bobbles and goldwork, the brooch is crafted in three sections – the large top is adorned with a spray of gold flowers and foliage and finished with 11 old mine cut Siberian amethysts in a rich violet hue with flashes of pink and magenta. From this drops a smaller pendant, decorated with more amethysts and it ends in a single stone held with engraved gold leaves. The dangle earrings repeat the theme and have an additional 6 stones each. Total gem weight is approximately 2.70 carats of top quality antique stones.
The brooch measures 3 ¼” long x 1 ¼” wide and is fitted with t-bar hinge, “c” clasp and extended pinstem, as well as with a pendant bale. The earrings are 2 ¼” x 1/2” and have later, shepherd hook tops. All three pieces are in over all good condition given the age. Each has scattered small dings to the back, one of the earrings has a small tear to the gold on the back only (not visible from the front) and there is evidence of old lead solder, mostly noticeably on the pin where the pendant bale is attached and reinforcing the clasp, with a little peeking out the side. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and authentic antique jewelry.
$ 995.00 - Sold
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#DFE-B2064 Art Deco White Gold Long Dangle Amethyst Earrings
Flirty Art Deco, cubed shaped amethyst dangle earrings. The natural, lilac hued gems are are suspended on a white gold link chain and features 4mm faceted amethyst beads ending with a really cool 9mm amethyst cube. Overall length is 2 ¼” - very “flapper” looking and such fun to wear. Hung on gold half ball posts for pierced ears, they are in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1920, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 295.00 - Sold
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#VFP-B2071 14K Victorian Angelskin Coral Cameo Cherub Brooch
This Victorian cameo is carved from the softest pink to white angelskin coral and is held by a frame of polished 14K gold. The cameo portrays a cute young cherub with curly ringlets, chubby cheeks and pretty angel wings. It measures 2 ¾” x 1 9/16” and is fitted with typical “c” clasp as well a loop for a safety chain. It weighs 10 dwt (15.5 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1880, it is certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#VSB-B2090 Austrian Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Bangle Bracelet
This elegant, Victorian sterling silver bangle bracelet features intricate niello work depicting intricate floral designs. Niello is a black metallic alloy, used as an inlay on engraved metal and it looks very much like enamel. The Egyptians are credited with originating niello decoration, which spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The bracelet measures ½” wide and is 2 5/16” x 2 1/16”, so will comfortably fit a small to medium wrist. It is fully hallmarked with the Austrian silver mark, as well as the maker’s mark “CL” twice and another unknown mark. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, it weighs 16.5 dwt (25.6 grams). Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 250.00 - Hold
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#VFR-B2092 18K Large Edwardian Amethyst Ring
A showy Edwardian ring in a pretty, tailored 14K mounting with a large, natural amethyst. The faceted, rich purple gem measures 15mm x 12mm, is prong set and then held by wide carved yellow gold shoulders. Currently a sizeable 7 ¼, the ring weighs 4.1 dwt (6.3 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Hallmarked and tested 18K, it is engraved in worn cursive “JCB to LM, Aug 10, 1911”. Circa, well 1911 and certified to be as described and authentic antique jewelry.
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#VCP-MM189 Irresistible Victorian Bird, Flowers & Bug Cameo Brooch
Great detail and master carving are the hallmarks of this wonderful shell cameo depicting a bird perched on a nest of detailed flowers eying a small bug. It has a interesting basket weave GF frame measuring just a hair under 2” x 1 5/8”. The cameo is bezel set and it measures 1 ¼ x 1 9/16” and is 3/8” deep. Unusual and charming motif, even the bird’s little feet are beautifully carved, great addition to any good cameo collection. In excellent condition, circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 350.00 - Sold
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#NFP-B2055 18K Art Nouveau Plique-à-Jour Enamel Swan Pin
The great combination of design elements makes this brooch the archetypal example of Art Nouveau jewelry! From the engraved whiplash form, the lotus flower with enamel accents, to the soft green plique-à-jour enamel water the little swans are swimming on to the final pearl drop, it does not get more Art Nouveau than this. It measures 1 3/8” x 1 1/8”, it weighs 5.8 dwt (9 grams), and is fitted with the original “c” clasp, t-bar hinge and extended pinstem. In excellent condition, with no breaks or damage to the enamel or other flaws to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and authentic antique jewelry.
$ 950.00 - Sold
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#3509 - Unger Brothers Sterling Cherub Dolphin Brooch
A nice example of a classic Unger Brothers sterling brooch, this one depicting two chubby cherubs frolicking in the sea - one riding an ornate dolphin, the other blowing a sea shell horn. Measuring a nice sized 1 ¾", it is fitted to the back with a sturdy "c" clasp and t-bar hinge and extended pinback and weighs 8.4 dwt (13.1 grams). Fully hallmarked with the Unger Brothers mark, it is in overall good condition, with a shallow ding to the back under the pinstem and a very small ding to the side of one of the cherubs (this looks like just a shadow, but is mentioned for accuracy). A lovely piece, part of a typical Unger series, but for the life of me I can't remember which one! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$495.00 - Sold
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#NSN-MM136 Great Arts and Crafts English Enamel and Pink Gem Necklace
An exquisite English sterling Arts & Crafts era necklace, done in bright blue and green textured enamel with leaf accents and finished with a 6mm pink gemstone (untested, though appears to be a genuine stone, perhaps zircon?) drop. Even the clasp ring is enameled in blue – very cool! The look is pure Arts & Crafts and it is stamped (it looks like it was double struck) with a registration number dating it to 1909. The chain is 17”, the center is 1 ¼” at the widest by 2 1/8” long to the tip of the center dangle. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, just a very fine, very wearable antique necklace, equally at home worn with a pair of jeans or a holiday dress! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 350.00 - Sold
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#EFR-B9199 Rich 15K Gold
Rose Diamond Pearl Ring
A glowing 4mm half pearl in a cool flower mounting is accented with swirls of rose diamonds in the rich bloomed patina of this hallmarked Edwardian band ring. The hallmarks are as follows: “GS”, “15” “625” anchor shape and a date letter of “U”. A sizeable 6 3/4, it weighs 1.9 dwt (2.9 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note, simply, but elegant. C. 1919, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 325.00 - Sold
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#DSP-MM155 - Georg Jensen Sterling Bird Pin #309
I think this is my favorite Georg Jensen bird design – a fat songbird, perhaps a bluebird? is framed in a half circle of leaves. Finely detailed, as are all of Jensen’s designs, it measures 1-3/4" by 1-7/8. Fully hallmarked with Georg Jensen’s mark in a dotted oval, Denmark, 925 and the design number “309”. Fitted with an early safety clasp, it measures 1.9” x 1.6 and weighs 8.7 dwt (13.5 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry .
$ 365.00 - Sold
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#BN13 - CH Sterling Enamel Violets Sash Pin
This is another wonderful sterling sash pin, measuring 2 ¾” x 1 ¾” and designed with 7 lavender flowers that I think are violets, with accents of green leaves. The back is gilded and the workmanship is exquisite, the colors are rich and bright, just a great piece for the enamel or sash pin collector. Just as a side note, the Victorians used violets as a symbol of faithfulness. It is hallmarked with an entwined “CH” – we think the mark is for Hemming Manufacturing Co. of Montreal Canada - working from 1909-1916. In excellent condition, with absolutely no wear to note – a real gem! Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
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#RFP-MM181 Rare Large Jazz Age Nude Cameo Signed & Dated
Mounted simply in polished 14K, the star of this showy pin/pendant is certainly the star of this piece. The carving depicts a nude woman gamboling in the forest – such an unusual subject! Artist signed with initials (looks like an entwined CHP) and dated 1926, this is a large piece, measuring 2 5/16” x 1 7/16”. The frame (which I think is later than the carving) is unmarked but tested 14K, it has a simple “c” clasp and heavy fold over bale. In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or hairlines, some softening to the carving the only item to note and it could use a cleaning. It weighs 8.7 dwt (13.5 grams).
When I first saw this, for some reason I immediately thought of Daisy Buchanan or Zelda Fitzgerald, the subject’s bobbed hair is so indicative of the Jazz Age and I can imagine F. Scott and Zelda playing nude hide and seek in the woods : ) Anyway, no matter the subject, it is an unusual cameo sure to please! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#3563 - Danish NE From Oxidized Sterling Modernist Bracelet
A good Modernist sterling bracelet from Danish designer NE From. The design is high Modernist - solid silver orbs with intentionally oxidized frames are linked and finished with a good, circular box clasp. The back of each orb is curved, this is a very well made piece and just feels good when worn. Measuring 7 ¼" x ½" wide, it is weighty at 19.2 dwt (29.8 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note, no dings, dents or other faults, fully hallmarked "Sterling, NE From, Denmark, 925S". Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$275.00 - Sold
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#RSP-MM193 Huge Modern Sterling Gemstone MOP Pin/Pendent
Isn’t this a fun piece? Wish I knew the designer so I could attribute it, I would like to see some of their other work, it is beautifully done! Crafted from a free form piece of polished mother of pearl that has an organic form to it and framed and supported in sterling, it is studded with an assortment of faceted gemstones in sterling mountings – topaz, spinel, quartz and sapphire. The largest stone, a spinel or blue topaz measures 10mm x 12mm for reference and the overall size is a bold 3 1/8” x 2 7/8”. Marked 925, as well as a maker’s mark of a U and a small C, it has a safety clasp and good pendant bale. c. 1990 or so, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
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#RSE-MM195 Pietra Negra Tono Taxco
Mixed Metal Inlaid Earrings
Great design in these long dangling earrings constructed of sandwiched layers of silver, onyx and brass and then inlaid with onyx, silver and turquoise. They are signed “Pietra Negra”, “Tono”, the initials “AC” in a circle marked Hecho en Mexico Sterling Taxco 925 and a design number of T177 long dangle Mexican mixed metals earrings are. The mark is a bit of a puzzle – “Pietra Negra” translates to black stone, I have seen other Tono pieces, all mixed metals, with this mark and a suspect it was the name of the line using the black stone? A bit of research on the internet did little to enlighten me, no matter really, because they are just way cool! They measure 11/16” wide and are a whopping 3” long from the top of the later ear wire They weigh 9.7dwt (15 grams) and are in excellent condition, though really need a polish – had to sit on my hands to avoid doing it, as I prefer to let the new owner polish to taste. Unsure of the exact age, there is little info on the Tono signature, but certified to be as described!
$ 65.00 - Sold
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#ECB-MM137 Cool Modern Nouveau Sterling Wiener Bangle Bracelet
Oh, I fell hard for this bangle. Kept walking away trying to talk myself out of it, but it kept drawing me back, so finally took the plunge and bought it. Tried to research it to no avail. Know it is enamel, handcrafted and Austrian, but beyond that I have no idea, I can find no information about it. If you know, please do tell!. A great size at 1 1/16” wide, it is crafted from black enamel over silver, with silver, typical whiplash and floral Art Nouveau designs showing through. Should fit about any wrist, it is 2 ¾” across. Lacquered label inside reads “HANDMADE, WEINER EMAIL, MANUFAKTUR, MAICHBERGER”. In excellent condition, with no enamel or other wear to note, absolutely beautiful on! And now you know everything I know about it : ) Certified to be as described and guaranteed to wow you – can you hear it calling your name?
$ 275.00 - Sold
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#RCP - NB52 Spanish Toledo Ware Snail Brooch
Just a darling pin in the form of a snail with intricate curved shell, done in green and white Toledo ware enamel (the enameling technique is also known as Damascene, typically when referring to Japanese enamel) on gold fill or gilt brass. Marked “Spain”,. The snail measures 1 13/16” x 15/15” and is in excellent condition, with no wear to note.
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#41 - French Double Overlay Waisted Shape Tiny Chatelaine Scent
Tiny double overlay stand up perfume blue cut to white cut to clear of waisted form with a French hallmarked silver engraved hinged top with original chatelaine chain and finger ring. Some slight splitting of silver on bottom edge of cap, otherwise good condition. c. 1850, 1 7/8" x 5/8".
$ 150.00 - Sold
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#853 - Rose & Yellow 18K Retro Gem Peacock Clip
High retro design defines this wonderful peacock fur clip - handcrafted in rose and yellow 18K gold. A round red, natural ruby is the eye and three emerald cut natural rubies tip the headfeathers, the engraved feathers in the tail are set with 16 gorgeous, natural, bright blue sapphires, each measuring about 5 mm. The overall gem weight is well over ½ carat and they are all very fine stones. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 18K, the clip weighs 7.1 dwt (11 grams) and measures a showy 2 7/8" long by 1 ¼" tall. In excellent condition, with no wear to note. Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 775.00 - Sold
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