#VFP-MM208 Large 14k Seed Pearl Starburst Pin/Pendant
A mainstay of the late Victorian lady’s wardrobe, this seed pearl starburst with collapsible bale and turned up rays in varying lengths is a nice example and just as wearable today. It measures a nice 1 5/8”, has an early safety clasp and is marked and tested 14K yellow gold. Weighing 3.6 dwt (5.5 grams), it is in excellent condition with no wear to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 250.00 - Sold
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#BJ6 - 14K Persian Turquoise & Sea Pearl Star Pendant
A mid-Victorian, unmarked but tested 14K yellow gold pendant, in the form of a star and set with genuine turquoise and glowing sea pearls. Measuring 1 7/16” wide x 2” long to the top of the bale, it weighs 6.2 dwt (9.7 grams) and is fitted with a good bale, also studded with gems. On the back you can see a fitting which I think would have held a hairpin mechanism, but it is long gone. In very good condition, the only fault a bit of solder evident reinforcing the bale, which originally would have been removable – visible only from the back. The gems are all present and it has the original, rich patina to the gold . c. 1870, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 925.00 - Sold
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#984 - Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire Link Bracelet
Lovely late Victorian bracelet, c. 1900 and done in unmarked but tested 18K pale yellow gold and platinum. Featuring a single, bright blue natural sapphire of about **mm and sprinkled with rose cut diamonds. The construction looks either French or Swiss, but the clasp, which would have held the control marks has been changed at some point along the way.
Aside from the clasp, it is in excellent condition, with no damage or repairs. It measures a smidge under 6 ¾" long x 3/4" wide and weighs 9.4 dwt (14.6 grams). Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 850.00 - Sold
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#BJ3419 - Romantic 14K Diamond Snake Ring
The Victorian symbol for everlasting love, this snake ring is crafted from 14K yellow gold with a diamond in a white gold box setting set on it’s engraved head. The European cut diamond is bright white and sparkly and is about .04 points. The ring measures 6/16” wide (just over ½”) and is currently a sizeable 8 ½. Fully hallmarked 14K and personalized with the initials “JAB”, it is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. A good example of antique romance! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 495.00 - Sold
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#MM121 – 15K Ornate Foliate Gold Bangle
A beautiful Victorian bangle, crafted from rich, unmarked but tested 15K yellow gold. The bangle is ornately hand chased and engraved in a delicate foliate pattern, and is finished with applied gold scrolls to either side. It measures 1 5/8” wide at the top, narrowing at the plain, polished back for comfort. It tests at least 15K and is bloomed with a higher carat gold and has a rich, untouched patina. The inside measurement is 2 ¼” and it comfortably fits my 6 ¼” wrist. It weighs 9.1 dwt (14.3 grams) and is in beautiful condition, with no wear – the clasp and hinge are tight, there are no dings or dents and it retains the original safety chain. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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VFS-B1981 Rare Victorian 14K Enamel Masked Portrait Earrings & Pin Set
A magnificent 14K Victorian enamel on porcelain portrait pin and earring set depicting a lady at a masquerade! She holds a mask to her face, but it does not hide the mischievous look in her eyes, nor the small rose cut diamonds or flowers in her hair. She is wearing a veil and great earrings – obviously a lady of some means. The pin (which is also fitted with a pendant bale) has 5 dangles and is accented with two natural pearls in buttercup settings and black basse taille enamel highlights. It measures 1 3/8” x 2 5/16”. The stunning earrings have locking wires for pierced ears. They have 3 dangles each, a single pearl, more basse taille accents and are 2 ½” long by 13/16” wide. Total weight of the set is 17 dwt (27.2 grams). All three pieces are in excellent condition, with no wear to note. c. 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$2600.00 - Sold
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#VFB-B2002 Victorian 14K Link Love Knot Bracelet - .25 Diamond
A pretty, late Victorian repousse link bracelet with fancy love knot enameled clasp with a nice European cut .25ct diamond center. It measures 6 ¾” long and 1/4” wide and the knot is 7/8” around. The bracelet weighs 7.2 dwt (11.2 grams) of unmarked but tested and guaranteed 14K yellow gold with a rich patina. In excellent condition with slight enamel loss the only fault. c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 450.00 - Sold
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#VFE-B9187 Victorian 14K Micromosaic
Tear Drop Earrings
This is a beautiful pair of long dangle Victorian earrings done in 14K gold. Bezel mounted tear drop shaped goldstones are accented with a circle of true Victorian micromosaic flowers – very unusual! The drops hang from a carved 14K rose gold flower. Measuring a showy 2 5/8” long from the top of the fish hook wire, they are ¾” at the widest. In excellent condition, no missing tesserae or other faults - a very wearable and elegant pair of antique earrings! c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#VFB-B9189 Exquisite Antique French
18K Engraved Bracelet
Great antique patina on this easy to wear, adjustable French Victorian slide bracelet crafted from 18K yellow gold and beautifully engraved. The gold people knew what they were saying with their “Nothing else feels like real gold” ad campaign, this just slides on the wrist like butter. It measures 1 1/8” wide and weighs a hefty 39.4 dwt (61.2 grams). Adjustable length allows it to fit any wrist, and the three dangles are the perfect finishing touch. It has French maker’s mark that looks like a J over E A and under that a bird flying straight up in a diamond cartouche, as well as the hawk’s head gold mark. In very, very fine condition with no wear to note. c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 2500.00 - Sold
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#VFP-MM182 18K Granulated Gold
Garnet Carbuncle Stick Pin
An absolutely beautiful example of high Victorian design – a stunning, glowing red 12mm x 9mm natural garnet carbuncle, inset with a star of split pearls and set in hand wrought, granulated Etruscan Revival, bright18K yellow gold. The head of the pin measures 5/8” x 13/16” and the stone sits up just under ½”. The overall length of the pin is 2 7/8” and the whole thing is rather big as stickpins go, it will not get lost on your outfit! Marked on the back with English Registry marks I just cannot decipher, but the use of diamond design dates it to before 1884, when they switched to a different marking method. Also a hand engraved mark as well, probably a jeweler or inventory mark. In excellent condition, it weighs 2.5 dwt (3.8 grams). Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#VSP - B9097 Unger Brothers Portrait Pin
A showy sterling silver Unger Brothers brooch, depicting a gorgeous full faced portrait of a woman in high relief. Her long, flowing tresses are framed in classic Nouveau whiplash lines entwined with flowers. Circa 1900, fully hallmarked for Unger Brothers. C-clasp, in excellent, all original condition with no damage or repairs. It is nicely sized at just over 2 ½” wide x 2 1/8” high.
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#VSP - B9098 Early Unger Brothers Feather Lady
A rather early and rare sterling Unger Brothers brooch, portraying an elegant woman with a detailed feather hat. In circle form, it measures a large 2 3/16” around and is in excellent, original condition with no faults or repairs. C. 1900, clearly hallmarked for Unger Brothers and Sterling.
$ 375.00 - Sold
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#MM122 – Whitby Jet Framed HP Miniature Portrait
An early handpainted portrait miniature of a Vagabond Boy (a popular figure in the Victorian era, done on porcelain and inset in a wide polished jet frame. Nicely done in earth tones that just pop against the black frame, it measures 1 3/8” x 1 18”. It is fitted to the back with a good gilt metal frame, t-bar hinge, “c” clasp, extended pinstem and pendant loop. A good example in very good condition, with the only fault a tiny fleabite to the jet frame at the bottom where the porcelain oval is mounted which appears to be original. A similar piece is depicted in Bell’s 4th Edition “Old Jewelry” on page 94. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
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#3320 – Victorian Bohemian Garnet Lavaliere
A pretty late Victorian transitional Bohemian garnet lavaliere with glowing, natural garnets and wonderful movement. Constructed of several sections, joined together by jump rings that allow the sections to dangle freely. There are 5 bezel set garnets that dangle from the center suspended on long knife- edge wires that hang in between the top and bottom crescent shape section – a very Arts & Crafts touch, but you can also see the Edwardian and Victorian influences. The garnets are rose cut and measure 2 to 5mm, the overall length of the pendant is just a hair over 2". Made from good gold fill or “garnet gold” (for some reason this looks like silver in the picture, but in person is much more gold in color) and hangs from the original gold fill link chain. In excellent condition, circa 1900. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 425.00 - Sold
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#VFP-B9195 Tailored Revival 18K Rose Gold Citrine Ruby Pin/Pendent
Smart gem set rose gold pin/pendent features a large step cut center citrine measuring 16mm x 20mm – approximately a 22carat gem! Stunning on it’s own, but it is accented by a row of glowing rubies at each direction, four 3.5mm half pearls and finished with four .06 point, European cut diamonds at each of the corners of the citrine. It measures 1 ½” x 1 ½” and is beautifully constructed. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 18K rose gold, it weighs 8 dwt (12.4 grams). In excellent condition, with the original “c” clasp, has a replaced or added pendent bail. c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1500.00 - Sold
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#VSB-MM192 Unusual Victorian Austro-Hungarian Banded Agate Bracelet
This is cool and I have not seen another like it before. Carved banded agate circles, each sporting a center pearl in a star setting are mounted in hinged sterling panels decorated with applied silver wire work. The bracelet measures 7 5/8” x 7/8”wide, the clasp securely attaches to the larger 1 3/16” panel, which then becomes the centerpiece! There is an engraved panel to the back which says “Emlekul”, which is Hungarian for “In honor of.” It measures 7 ½” long and is hallmarked on the clasp and on the center panel with Austrian marks as well as a makers mark. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, very cool on. c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 325.00 - Sold
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#VCP-B9188 Victorian Bohemian Garnet Moon and Star Motif Pin
A very good example of a Victorian rose cut garnet moon and star pin set in GF metal. The classic design is perfectly executed and measures 1 18” round. Gorgeous red, hand cut natural garnets measure from 4 mm down to a tiny 1 mm. In excellent, all original condition with t-bar hinge, “c” clasp and extended pinback. c. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 200.00 - Hold
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#NFP-B9131 14K Plique-a-Jour Art Nouveau Portrait Pendant
Good gold plique is getting pretty rare on the open market, most are landing in private collections, so we are very pleased to be offer this fine example to our customers! A gorgeous young woman with a diamond in her upswept hair is done in gold against a pale green plique-a-jour (translucent enamel) ground- so feminine and pretty! The medallion measures 1” around and drops 2” down from a “Y” style filigree link chain. The chain measures 15” without the drop and is accented with tiny seed pearls. Fully marked and tested 14K along with an illegible maker’s mark. In overall very good condition, the portrait appears to have originally been a brooch, there is a bit of solder evident on the back. The enamel is in very fine condition, with no breaks or cracks and only the slightest bit of crazing to the panel just to the left of the woman’s nose – see closeup picture. There are no other faults to note and I love this as a necklace! c. 1905
$ 1250.00 - Sold
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#BN11 - 14K Nouveau Enamel Pink Stone Brooch
A classical Art Nouveau brooch, done in gorgeous hues of golden yellow and green enamel with a center pink stone (has not been tested – probably either pink topaz or lab created) and accented with four genuine sea pearls. It measures right at one inch and weighs 19 grams. In overall very good condition, with no damage to the enamel or stones, the only item to note is the “c” clasp has been professionally replaced. Certified to be as described and to be authentic estate jewelry.
$ 395.00 - Sold
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#NFP - B9112 14K Enamel Krementz Iris Brooch
An excellent example of high Art Nouveau French enamel technique from noted jewelry manufacturer Krementz, this crescent shaped brooch is done in the form of a realistic iris bloom. Accented with enamel leaves and natural pearls, the detail in the translucent enamel work is wonderful - with soft colors and naturalistic style. c. 1905, the brooch measures 1 ¾” long by ½” wide, weighs 1.8 dwt or 2.79 grams and it is fitted to the back with a “c” clasp. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, fully hallmarked 14K along with the Krementz mark.
$ 325.00 - Sold
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