#MM107 - Fabulous 15K Victorian Earrings
A very fine and very wearable pair of true Victorian hollowware earrings. Purchased from England, they are unmarked, but test as 15K gold with a higher carat gilding, and are a lovely design of pierced double loops decorated in the Etruscan Revival manner with bits of beading and roping. For pierced ears, they measure 1 3/8" long from the top of the wire x ½" wide. In excellent, all original condition, with just a shallow ding or two to the backs the only fault. Very minor, but mentioned for accuracy. Easy to wear at 2.5 dwt (3.9 grams) and lovely on! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 525.00 - Sold
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#B9094 - Glowing 15 Ct. Georgian Sapphire Ring
This is an exquisite Georgian ring, set with a center natural, mined blue sapphire of a little over ¼ carat, flanked to either side with natural pearls and ending in two more natural sapphires, each roughly 10 points. It measures 1/4" wide across the top and is currently a sizeable 6 ¼. In overall very good condition, the side sapphires are darker than the center one, which appears to be foil backed, this was common for the era because of the closed back mountings. One of the pearls is either a replacement or has aged differently than the other. Marked with all kinds of hallmarks, including a maker’s mark of the letter “A”, 15 for gold content, two that are unreadable and then the letter “T”. In excellent condition with some minor abrasions to the stones seen only under a loupe and a bit of thinning to the ornately engraved and chased gold shank. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#EFP-B2008 Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond Swallow Watch Pin
Graceful, genuine ruby-eyed swallow with wings spread in flight is all a glitter with 75 full cut, clean, bright white European cut diamonds averaging approx .03 to total 2.25 carats! A classic Edwardian piece of jewelry, romantic and elegant with fine craftsmanship. The pin measures a nice size 1 ½” x 1 9/16” and weighs 6.0 dwt (9.3 grams) of unmarked but tested 14K yellow gold topped with polished platinum. Finished with extended pinstem and early safety clasp along with a chatelaine or watch hook. In excellent, all original condition with no wear to note – a beauty! Circa 1910, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 3500.00 - Sold
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#DSP-MM198 Fun Large Dramatic Silver and Carved Carnelian Pin
A whopping 1½ x 1” glowing carnelian, pierced and beautifully carved in a floral motif leads the smaller 5/8” carnelian, also carved and pierced. Joined by two silver gently curving “s” shaped tubes, this dramatic piece measures 4 3/16” long! Mounted in unmarked but tested silver, at least 800 grade, it is finished with a good long pinstem and early safety clasp. In excellent condition, with no wear to note – will look amazing on a jacket or coat for Fall. Circa 1930, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 150.00 - Sold
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#RFP-B2021 Wonderful Pair of 18K
Oscar Heyman French Poodles
Founded in 1912, the Oscar Heyman company is known internationally for their fine gemstone jewelry, some of which was made for Cartier. But they make some wonderful figurals too and these darling French Poodles with genuine gemstone eyes and diamond collars are panting for a new owner. The sitting poodle has ruby eyes and measures 1 1/8” x 3/4” and the romping one has lively emerald eyes and measures 1 3/16” x 1 1/16” and together they weigh 14.5 dwt (22.5 grams). They are both fully marked and tested 18K, the maker’s mark of an HB in a circle well as numbered 74594 and 74595. In excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1980, certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 2200.00 - Sold
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#DFR-B2019 Cartier Platinum, Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Channel set, emerald cut alternating top quality diamonds and rich red rubies (probably Burmese) are mounted in platinum in this gorgeous, signed Cartier eternity band. Also marked with the Cartier serial number “93593”, the 10 diamonds and 10 natural rubies measure approximately 3.2 mm x 2.2 mm, totaling a minimum of 1 full carat of diamonds and 1.3 carat of rubies. All are very fine, genuine stones, just what one would expect from Cartier. The ring weighs 2.6 dwt (4.0 grams) and is a size 6 ¼ - due to the design, it cannot be sized. In excellent, all original condition, with absolutely no wear to note. Circa 1950, certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 2700.00 - Sold
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#BN6 - 18K Rock Crystal Egyptian Revival Intaglio Diamond Brooch
What doesn’t this brooch have going for it? Let’s start with the centerpiece, a glowing 1” x 13/16” oval of rock crystal, stunningly carved with a full face of an Egyptian royal, set with genuine rose cut diamonds in her hair, as earrings and as a necklace – a total of 8 diamonds in all. The crystal is framed in unmarked, but tested 18K gold and bordered with a ribbon of gold decorated with white enamel. This is mounted in an engraved frame decorated with black tracery enamel. Finished with chain dangles and two accent sea pearls, the brooch measures 1 7/8” x 1 1/8”. In very fine, all original condition, with no repairs, the only fault some very minor chips to the white enamel only, the black enamel is intact. A beauty, dating from the 1880 Egyptian Revival period. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 2495.00 - Sold
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#B9096 – Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant
A good architectural, true Victorian micromosiac pendant, depicting ancient ruins. Framed in unmarked but tested 14K wirework, it measures 1 5/16” x 1 1/8” without the bale, which is an additional ¼” long. It is in excellent, all original condition with no missing tesserae, damage or repairs. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#1982 - Wide 14K Pearl & Rose Diamond Bangle
Gorgeous Victorian solid 14K gold bangle with a high karat bloom, topped with a double row of natural, all original sea pearls accented with rose cut diamonds sprinkled between the pearls. Inside measurement is over 2 ½", width 6/16" and it weighs 17.1 dwt (26.5 grams). In very fine, all original condition with no faults or repairs. Unmarked but tested and guaranteed 14K - will fit up to a 7 1/2" wrist - so hard to find in this size! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 2600.00 - Sold
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#9067B - Ivory Coin Purse
A lovely old Victorian coin purse, crafted from ivory and leather and decorated with three hand painted pictorials of Roman buildings. Almost certainly a Grand Tour souvenir, the paintings are done on ivory, mounted under glass and are framed with gilt brass bezels. Lined in rich blue satin with multiple compartments, there is a slight hairline in the ivory to the right of the last building - it is stable and typical of old ivory. The only real fault is the case is separated at the back hinge - everything appears to be present, so should be able to be repaired, but is lovely as is as a display piece and there is no other damage to note. It measures 2 13/16" x 2", the largest center painting is 1 ¼" x 1 7/8" and the smaller ones are 13/16" x 9/16".
$300.00 - Sold
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#BN19 - Eames Era 14K Clip Earrings
A nice sized pair of 14K earrings with clip backs for unpierced ears, but a post could easily be added as well. Each measures 1 ¼” x ¾” by ¼” thick. Very well made with a Florentined finish to the front and polished gold backs, they weigh a hefty 14 grams or 9.3 dwt total, but are perfectly balanced and fit beautifully on the ear. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, marked and tested 14K as well as “Pat. Pending”, I guess for the clip mechanism. Elegant for daily wear, dressy enough for night. Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 250.00 - Sold
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#9082 - Tri-color 14K Gold Citrine Diamond Brooch
Concentric tubes and ribbons of 14K yellow and rose gold weave in and out to form a circle framing a large 15mm x 20mm emerald cut citrine in this high Retro design brooch. Swoops of diamonds set in platinum flow down from the stone as a finishing touch. There are a total of 12 diamonds of about .05 each and the brooch measures 2 3/16”. Marked and tested 14K, it is also marked with a maker’s mark that looks like a little cufflink – kind of cool! Very well made, it is fitted with a pendant loop as well as with the original safety clasp. It weighs a whopping 19.6 dwt (30.4 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no wear or faults to note. c. 1945, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$3200.00 - Sold
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#KFP-B1952 Exquisite Oscar Heyman 18K Diamond Ruby Butterfly Pin
From master jewelers Oscar Heyman Brothers, we are thrilled to present this exquisite diamond, ruby and emerald brooch in the form of a butterfly. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, an estimated 2.25 carats of very fine E/F VS oval diamonds are mounted as wings, with a matched pair of genuine rubies weighing an estimated 1.2 carats total as the body. Finished with cabochon emerald eyes, the workmanship and gems are everything you would expect from this supplier for Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels among others.
Founded in 1912, the Heyman family emigrated from Latvia in the early 1900's. Two brothers had apprenticed at a Faberge workshop in Russia, another was skilled at toolmaking. Together, they were able to establish a self-contained company where quality could be monitored at all stages. To this day, the firm continues to make its own tools, alloy its own platinum and gold as well as design and create each piece of jewelry to demanding specifications.
Measuring 1 7/8” x 1 1/16” and fitted with a good safety clasp, the brooch weighs 4.6 dwt or 7.1 grams. Fully hallmarked with the Heyman Brothers mark in a circle and 18k, numbered 73082. c. 1980’s, in excellent condition, with no wear to note, certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 3000.00 - Sold
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#RCE-MM128 Chinese Enamel and
Amethyst Earrings
Dazzling drop gilt metal (typically silver, but not marked as such) cloisonné earrings are brightly enameled in blues, greens and purples. Finished with a tear drop genuine amethyst center that measures 6 x 12mm, they measure 13/16” x 2 3/16 “ and feature a good clip back for unpierced ears, though could easily be converted to pierced if you choose. In excellent condition with no wear to note and such fun to wear! Circa 1980, certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 65.00 - Sold
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#ESN-MM150 Glowing Edwardian Moonstone Necklace
Magical moonstones shimmer and glow in this great, authentic Edwardian lavaliere necklace. It measures 1 3/8" long x 5/8" wide and has a total of 5 stones, the largest one is 7x14mm. These are good, old moonstones, with flashes of blue and even pinks as they move in the light. The stones are bezel mounted, open backed in sterling and the lavaliere hangs from a 16" antique sterling chain with tube clasp. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, c. 1910. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 250.00 - Sold
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#OBV-BJ53 French Enameled Porcelain Molded Leaf Perfume
A very fine antique, high gloss miniature scent bottle of molded porcelain with elegant black enamel and gold accents on leaf forms. Hallmarked with French silver marks on the hinged lid, this looks like Serves. It measures 2 1/4" x 3/4" and is in very good condition with no faults. C. 19th century, Certified to be as described.
$ 250.00 - Sold
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VFE-B2021 Amazing 14K Enamel Dimensional Parrot Dangle Earrings
This boxed pair of Victorian earrings is just an amazing little work of art. Each measures 2 ½” long and 5/8” across and move at just about every junction. Vividly enameled in hues of blue, purple and red, the ½” x ¾” parrot playfully swings on his perch with wings spread. Gold interlocking hoops, dangling balls and pearl accents complete the look – showy on, but lightweight and very comfortable on. A really unusual, all original pair of true Victorian earrings, complete with the original box. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, circa 1880. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$3500.00 - Sold
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#VSB-MM139 Aesthetic Era Sterling Curb Link Bracelet
A wonderful, aesthetic era sterling curb bracelet, with a strong hidden box clasp topped with an engraved butterfly! It measures a full 7” long x ½” wide and weighs 17.7 dwt (27.5 grams). Marked on the clasp “Sterling”, a maker’s mark of "S" and numbered 0225, gorgeous worn on it’s own, but would be wonderful to add charms to as well (I am thinking a collection antique enamel butterflies, how stunning would THAT be)? In excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1890, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 175.00 - Sold
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#VFP-B2051 Gorgeous Victorian 14K Thorvaldsen’s Night Cameo
This gorgeous cameo is a rendition of “Night”, one of two famous companion bas-reliefs by Bertel Thorvaldsen the other is, appropriately “Day”. “Night” depicts Nyx, the goddess of night, accompanied by an owl carrying her two sleeping children, Hypnos and Thanatos. Hypnos – the god of Sleep, is cradled in one arm and Thanatos – the personification of Death, rests in the other. A very fine depiction, done in carmel colored shell, the brooch measures 1 ½” x 1 ¼” and is finished with an elegant bead frame. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 14K, it is in, all original, excellent condition, with no hairlines, fractures or other faults to note. Fitted with the original t-bar hinge, extended pinstem and “c” clasp. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 450.00 - Sold
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#RCP-MM144 Let There Be Unicorns!
Who hasn’t at one time or another secretly wished unicorns were real? This carved horn or bone unicorn pin is sure to bring a smile to unicorn lovers everywhere! Measuring 2 1/8” x 1 3/8”, it is full of personality and looks ready to take flight. Glued on pinback that works well – great stocking stuffer or gift topper for your favorite unicorn believer! Unsure of the date, thinking 1960’s? Certified to be as described and authentic estate jewelry.
$ 35.00 - Sold
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