#VFM-40916 14K Victorian Quartz Swivel Fob
An early 19th century fob in ornate 14K gold frame, mounted with a rotating, ornately carved crest or quartz coat of arms. It measures ***, weighs 8.2 dwt and is in excellent condition. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and be authentic antique jewelry.
$650.00 -- Item sold.
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#BJ3589 - Unusual Victorian 18K Stone? Cameo
A quite unusual cameo brooch, depicting I think Aphrodite, Zeus as an eagle and Cupid – three generations of Greek gods. Framed in 18K yellow gold with an elaborate Etruscan Revival frame, we have been unable to definitively identify the cameo material – it is either hard stone or a very unusual shell. It is translucent, and the white showing on the back is part of the natural material. The brooch measures 1 5/16” x 1 1/16” and it weighs 9.3 grams. In excellent condition, with absolutely no wear, all the bobbles and wirework are intact and there are no chips or cracks to the cameo. Original “c” clasp, unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 18K. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 875.00
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#VFP-MM132 Romantic 14k Victorian Pearl Gem Double Heart Pin
A gorgeous and so romantic late Victorian pin, featuring two hearts paved in glowing seed pearls and joined at the center by natural gems – a ruby, sapphire and diamond, each measuring 2mm. The brooch measures 1 1/16” x 13/16” and is fitted to the back with a chatelaine or watch hook as well as a loop for a pendant bale. It weighs 3.9 dwt (6.0 grams) and the original “c” clasp has been replaced with a later, marked 10K safety one. The rest of the pin has been professionally tested and is guaranteed 14K. Aside from the replaced clasp, it is in all original, excellent condition, with no replaced pearls or gems or other faults to note. c.. 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1200.00 -- Item sold.
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#VFP-MM218 Lovely Victorian 14K Yellow Enamel Violet Pin
A traditional Victorian enamel flower pin the form of a delicate violet. Done on 14K, the enameling ranges from a lush green on the ends of the curled petals, fading to soft yellow in the center and ending in a creamy 4mm pearl. In the “Language of Flowers”, a yellow violet represents “rural happiness” – I have no idea what that means – maybe happy to live in the country? Unusual, to say the least! Anyway, the brooch measures 1 1/8” and is hallmarked with an unknown maker’s mark. It is tested and guaranteed 14K and weighs 3.1 dwt (4.8 grams). Fitted with a “c” clasp and extended pinstem, in very good condition with no repairs or other wear to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 625.00
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#VFP-B2031 Gorgeous 18K Victorian Swiss Enamel Scenic Pin
A finely wrought castle, mountains and sailboat on the water, in the glorious pink and purple glow of a setting sun set the scene in this fine example of Victorian Swiss enamel. Done on copper and set in a frame of beautifully chased engraved 18K gold, it measures 1 13/16” long by 1 7/16” wide and weighs 6.5 dwt (10.1 grams). Fitted to the back with the original “c” clasp, t-bar hinge and extended pinback, it is in excellent, all original condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1250.00
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#VFP-B1948 Victorian 18k Pink Sardonyx Cameo Pendent Pin
A good sized, soft pink hardstone sardonyx cameo, intricately carved to depict Cupid and Psyche, I think. Mounted in a heavy 18K rose gold framed decorated with classic Victorian era bobbles and stars, it measures1 ½” x 1 ¾”, with the cameo itself measuring 1” x 1 ¼”. Weighing 13.4 dwt or 20.8 grams, it is in close to mint condition, with no real wear that I can fine to note. c. 1880, it is fitted to the back with a sturdy pin and foldover pendant bale. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1125.00
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#VFP-MM197 Antique 18K Enamel Diamond Swiss Watch and Watchpin
A wonderful find, a vibrant green enamel pin and companion pendant watch. Both are 18K and are decorated with sprays of rose cut diamonds in a stunning floral motif, the back of the watch has pearls scrolls as well. The pin has a beautifully engraved gold border surrounded the enamel ground, which has five chunky rose cut diamonds measuring 4mm each and array of 22 smaller diamonds. The watch has tiny gold scrolls bordering the enamel and the center holds 29 rose cut diamonds (1-2mm) to the front and 48 pearls (1-2mm pearls) on the back with even more ornate gold scrollwork.
The pin measures 1 ½” and is fitted to the back with the original “c” clasp, t-bar hinge and chatelaine hook. It weighs 8.7 dwt (13.5 grams) and is in excellent, all original condition with no wear to the enamel or any faults to note.
The watch measures 1.2” and weighs 14.5 dwt (22.5 grams). I has a clean white enamel dial with black Roman numeral markers. The inside case is hallmarked “EW & Co., 18K”, along with being ornately engraved with the Swiss maker “J. C. Ledmole” (for John C. Ledmole), then “I Geneve, Aiquillis Nov 13311, Echappenient A Cylindre Huit Trous EN RUBIS.”. The ruby jeweled works look clean, but we do not have the key and do not know if it works. The person we bought it from stated it does, but you are buying it as found.
The overall condition is very fine, especially given the age and it is amazing that both the pin and watch have stayed together all these years. There has been some enamel restoration to the diamond side of the watch only. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 3500.00
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#VFP-MM203 Austro Hungarian 18K Silver Jeweled Sword Pin
A fabulous Austro Hungarian sword pin decorated in an array of bezel mounted natural gemstones - diamonds, pearls, rubies, and sapphires. Ornately engraved (looks like Arabic script), it measures a showy 3” x 3/8” and has a chain dangle with pearls. There are 4 blue sapphires ranging in size from 7mm to 4mm, 5 rubies ranging from 4mm down to 1mm, 10 2mm pearls and 3 tiny 1mm diamonds. All the gems are genuine and absolutely gorgeous, especially so against the rich patina of the gold. Very well made, finished with a “c” clasp and reinforced hinge, in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed heavy 18K gold over silver, it weighs 7.1 dwt (11 grams). Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 850.00 -- Item sold.
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#MM141 - 14K Victorian Hair Art Brooch
A fine example of Victorian hair art, this oval brooch is unmarked but tested 14K and measures 1 5/8” x 5/16” and weighs 11.3 grams. The ornate hair art featured the initials “CA” in a wreath of laurel leaves tied with a bow (all made from hair – just amazing) and is placed upon a wafer of ivory. Fitted under a beveled crystal, it is framed in gold roping and bordered with black enamel in a foliate design. It has a “c” clasp with extended pinback and t-bar hinge and is in very fine condition, with no wear to the hairwork or the enamel and only a couple of minor dings to the gold back. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 375.00 -- Item sold. |
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#VFP-B2071 - Victorian Tri-color Gold Locket Back Pin Pendant
A fine, multicolor gold floral spray, held with a ribbon, is the centerpiece of this navette shaped pendant brooch. Framed in filigree and topped with an elegant scrolled gold decoration, it has a crystal covered locket back for a photo or other momento. It measures 1 13/16 x 1” and weighs 8.3 dwt (12.9 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note, unmarked but tested and guaranteed 14K. Has both an early “c” clasp and pendant bale, c. 1860, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 500.00
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#VFP-MM229 Exquisite 14K Egyptian Revival Hardstone Cameo
A stunning hard stone cameo, with a classic Roman profile of a woman with upswept hair. Beautiful on its own, but the mounting really sets it apart – an Egyptian Revival frame of marked 14K yellow gold with a perfect patina. The top of the frame is a detailed scarab with outstretched white gold wings and the sides are lotus blossoms. It is fitted with an early safety clasp and hinged pendant bale, measures 1 ½ x 1 ¼ and weighs 8.l dwt (12.5 grams). In excellent, all original condition, with no chips, cracks, repairs or any other item to note. Circa 1920’s, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1550.00
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#VFR-MM207 Victorian 14K Carved Agate Intaglio Ring – Julius Caesar
A handsome Victorian 14K ring with a transparent, honey colored agate intaglio carving depicting a Roman in headdress regalia, complete with laurel leaves. I am pretty sure this is a depiction of Julius Caesar. The carving is well done and I love the color of the agate against the rich, antique patina of the gold. It is currently a sizeable 6 ¼ and the agate measures 15x9mm. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, engraved 12/25/76 and “Mary” on the good double shank. Circa, well, 1876, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 395.00 - Sold
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#904 - Wonderful 14K Hollowware Lioness Pin
I love this pin - a beautifully formed lioness head with genuine garnet eyes. Crafted from unmarked but tested 14K gold holding a bar in her mouth that ends in balls decorated with high Victorian granulation work. Lions have long been symbolic of courage and strength and are often found in Victorian jewelry, lionesses however, are not as common. Done in hollowware construction that is quite substantial, the brooch measures 2 ½" long x just over ½" wide and is in all original, excellent condition with no damage or repairs. It weighs 5.4 dwt (8.3 grams) and would be the perfect gift for a strong woman in your life! Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 600.00
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#VFP-B3030 14K Hedges & Co. Enamel & Diamond Butterfly Clip
A great enamel butterfly clip from noted jeweler A. J. Hedges & Co. of Newark, with flat black enamel on14K yellow gold. Finished with 1mm diamond accents in box settings on the wings and back, this little charmer can be clipped on your shoulder, in your hair or just about anywhere for display in a butterfly collection. Fully hallmarked for A. J. Hedges & Co. and 14K, it weighs 3.4 dwt (5.2 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no enamel wear or other wear to note. Circa 1910, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 725.00 - Sold
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#1476 - 18K Stone Pietra Dura Flower Stickpin
Pretty 18K polished yellow gold stickpin, with a head of hardstone pietra dura in a floral design. Unmarked but tested and guaranteed. c. 1900, the gold stick part has been professionally reinforced. No missing or damaged tesserae, the onyx base shows minor pitting, nothing major and no chips, cracks or other damage to note. It measures 2 ¾" long overall, the head is ¾" long x ½" wide. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 150.00
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#1544 - Tortoise Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Comb
Genuine tortoise shell comb, topped with a crown of glowing red, bohemian cut genuine garnets mounted in garnet gold (typically gilt silver). The comb part lips up and down and it is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Measures 4 ½" tall, the garnet part is 2" wide x ¾" high. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 475.00 - Sold
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#VFE-B3027 Victorian 14K Coral Flower Dangle Earrings with Coral
A showy pair of fun Victorian earrings – very long and with a ton of movement! Crafted from 14K yellow gold with green gold accents, they feature dangles, bobbles, engraving, a center carved genuine coral flower and are topped with a seed pearl accent – whew – lots going on! They measure a whopping 2 5/8” long x ¾” wide and are fitted with a locking ear wire. They weigh 6.7 dwt (10.4 grams) and are unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 14K. Circa 1890, in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1100.00 - Sold
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#VFE-MM213 Victorian 14K Beetle Pin and Earring Set
The Victorians loved anything related to nature and it is not uncommon to find all manners of creatures incorporated into jewelry from that era. They saw the beauty in everything, including, yes, bugs and beetles of all sorts. This demi-parure is a textbook example, with real beetles mounted in gold atop realistically wrought leaves. The beetles are dark but have a shimmering iridescence in the light and the workmanship is great – love the little gold legs and antenna! The leaves are beautifully with delicate engraving, a showy set that is sure to be a conversation starter. The pin measures 1 ½” x 1” and is fitted with a t-bar hinge, “c” clasp and extended pinstem, as well as an added chatelaine hook for a watch or a pendant. The earrings are 1” x ¾” and have locking wire backs for pierced ears. Unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 14K. In excellent condition, with the only fault someone snipped a little bit out of the gold to test it (not us), the beetles have remained amazingly intact. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1395.00
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