#VFE-B2034 14K Victorian Hand & Cross Diamond Enamel Earrings
A wonderful find – genuine Victorian 14K disc earrings, decorated with delicately enameled hands holding a rose diamond accented cross. I just love the pink and blue cuffs! They measure ¾” and are on good, later shepherd hooks for pierced ears. Unmarked, but tested 14K, they weigh a total of 4.6 dwt (7.1 grams). Circa 1890, certified to be as described and to authentic antique jewelry.
$ 850.00 |
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#VFP-MM177 14K Reverse Painted Nude Essex Crystal Pin/Pendant
A lovely, full length nude draped in blue silk is reverse painted under a dome of rock crystal and mounted in a 14K yellow gold Etruscan frame. Fitted with both a “c” clasp and foldover pendant bale, it measures 1 1/8” and weighs 8.1 dwt (12.5 grams). In excellent condition, with no wear to note, a really special example of this jewelry form. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1150.00
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#VFN-B2039 14K Egyptian Revival Carved Opal Scarab Pendant Fob
An exceptional find from the Egyptian Revival period in the 1800’s, a genuine boulder opal is carved as a scarab with fantastic hieroglyphics to the back. The magical, multi-colored opal is bezel mounted in 14K gold decorated with beadwork and finished with spread wings. It measures 1 7/16” to the top of the ring by 1 1/16” and weighs 5.2 dwt (8.0 grams). Tested 14K, it is marked with other marks we cannot make out. Originally a fob but makes a striking pendant, in excellent condition with no wear to note. Circa mid-1800’s, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 750.00 |
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#VFP-B2032 – Fiery 14K Starburst Diamond Pin/Pendant
A full two carats of bright white European cut diamonds explode from the curvy gold rays of this above average starburst pin/pendant! Ranging from .10 to .20 points in weight, 12 diamonds form a star emanating from the center .20 point diamond in a double buttercup mounting. It measures 1 7/16” x 1 7/16” and is fitted with a good “c” clasp and foldover pendant bale. Unmarked but tested 14K, it is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Will NOT go unnoticed and if you collect starburst pins, will be the centerpiece of your collection! Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry. $1650.00
$ 1650.00
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#VFB-MM180 14K Victorian Knot Motif Bangle Bracelet
A large gold knot, decorated with a center engraved star, granulated bobbles and prettily engraved foliate designs is the focal point of this elegant 14K yellow gold Victorian bangle. The knot measures 1 ½” x 1 ½”, the bangle is 3/8” wide. With an inside measurement of 2 1/8” x 2”, it will fit a small to medium wrist and it weighs 11.8 dwt (18.3 grams) of unmarked, but tested 14K. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, it has a good strong hinge, engraved, hidden clasp and safety chain. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 695.00 |
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#VFN-MM176 14K Pave Rose Cut Garnet Ball Necklace
Pave rose cut garnets in “garnet gold” form a cool ball pendant that dangles from a 14 ½”, 14K later chain. The garnet encrusted ball measures 13/16” around and looks great on- such fun to wear! The entire thing weighs 8.2 dwt (12.7 grams) and is in excellent condition, with the only item to note a dab of gold paint on the loop that attaches the ball to the bale – no idea what that’s about, but it does not detract from the overall look. The ball is Victorian, c. 1900, the chain 1980 or so – antique meets contemporary with great results! Certified to be as described.
$ 395.00
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#VFP-MM172 14K Etruscan Pietra Dura Bird Pin
14K yellow gold Etruscan wirework decorates the frame of this Victorian pin with a colorful inlaid bird in flight. A good example of pietra dura, it is set in an unusual cream stone ground, which is then set in onyx. It measures 1 5/8” around and weighs 6.8 dwt (10.5 grams) and is in excellent condition, with a spot of extra solder securing the “c” clasp. The solder to the back holding the pietra dura appears to be original to the pin. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 595.00 |
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#VFN-B2027 14K Onyx Mourning Locket with Center Hard Stone Cameo
A showy Victorian locket, crafted from polished and beveled natural black onyx, has an unusual centerpiece of an onyx hard stone cameo surrounded by pearls mounted in gold. The back has a glass covered hair compartment that is currently empty. Fitted on a nice Etruscan 14Kyellow gold bale, it measures 1 7/16” x 2 3/8” to the top of the bale. The cameo measures 7/16” x 5/8” and there are 17 – 2mm pearls. It weighs 17.7 dwt (27.5 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 475.00
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#VFB-B2028 Victorian 14K Coral Link Bracelet
A striking Victorian link bracelet comprised of cylinder shaped, natural undyed coral, linked by 14K fittings and forming a ladder motif. Finished with a fabulously engraved 14K yellow gold clasp with ornate flowers and scrolls, it measures 7 1/16” long x 13/16” wide. Weighing in at 20.1 dwt (31.2 grams), the fittings and clasp are tested 14K. In excellent condition, with no wear to note, c. 1890. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 775.00 |
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#VFP-MM183 Victorian 12K Flower & Pearl Drop Pin
White gold flowers with rose gold centers alternate with 4mm hanging pearls in this pretty Victorian rose gold pin. Openwork gold frame is accented with little applied gold clovers, it is just beautifully made. It measures 2 3/16” x ½” and weighs 3.9 dwt (6.0 grams). Unmarked, but tests at least 12K, in excellent condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 175.00
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#VFP- B2043 14K Carved Coral Cameo Pin/Pendant
A high relief, natural undyed red coral cameo is the center piece of this fine, high Victorian pin with tassel dangles, engraved leaves and pearl accents. The pin measures 2 ¼” x 1 5/16” and weighs 6.4 dwt (9.9 grams). The cameo is 11/16” x 3/8” and the pearls range from 1mmto 2mm. Well crafted from unmarked but tested 14K gold, classic Victorian bling! In excellent condition, with no wear to note, c. 1890. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 400.00 |
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#VFP- B2029 Aesthetic Tri Color Moon, Flower & Bee Pin
Upon first glance this brooch looks like a typical Victorian flower brooch, on closer look, though, it is SO special! From the hand hammered yellow gold crescent moon, to the rose gold morning glory or trumpet flower with green gold leaves to the final touch – an intricate rose gold bee with diamond and tiger’s eye body, this pin is just amazing! Such a finely crafted example of the Aesthetic Movement, it measures 1 3/8” x 1 3/16” and is tested 14K tri-color gold. Fitted with the original “c” clasp, t-bar hinge and extended pinstem, the diamond is .06 points, the polished tiger’s eye measures 3.6mm. In excellent, museum quality condition, with no wear to note. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 995.00
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#VFL-2069 – Victorian Gold & Diamond Lion Locket
A high relief, ferocious lion is busting through the face of this gorgeous bloomed gold locket – but not too ferocious, as he is bearing gifts - a .10 European cut diamond clenched in his teeth and cabochon garnet eyes. Good sized at 1 3/8” round, the locket is unmarked, but tested and guaranteed at least 10K and has a wonderful rich patina. Monogrammed back, it weighs 8.9 dwt (13.8 grams) and is in excellent condition, with no flaws to note, it closes snugly and the hinge is tight. Circa 1900, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 1200.00
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#1325 - 14K Tri-Color Gold Carnelian Flip Pin
Tested and guaranteed 14K gold Victorian flip pin, crafted from a combination of green, rose and yellow gold. High relief carved gold flowers are mounted under crystal and framed in repousse gold - rotates on a center pin to display a piece of polished carnelian agate. In overall very good condition, with two tiny fleabites to the edge of the carnelian and a tiny split to repousse frame - minor, but mentioned for accuracy. The only other item to note is you will need to be careful when you flip it, as the pieces wants to pop out of the frame, but is secure once it has been turned - I think a slight adjustment by a jeweler will correct this. Has the original t-bar hinge, c-clasp and extended pinstem and measures 1 ½" wide x 1 ¼" x 3/4" deep. Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 600.00
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#VFP-B9186 Victorian 14K Bouquet of Flowers Pietra Dura Pin
Gorgeous, gently shaded pastel flowers are set in onyx and framed in a 14k wire work in this Victorian pietra dura brooch. Measuring 1 5/8” x 1 7/8”, it has the original t-bar hinge, “c” claps and extended pinstem. It weighs 12.3 dwt (19.1 grams) and is in beautiful condition with absolutely no wear to note. c. 1890, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 750.00
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#VFB-B9190 Wide Victorian 14K
Tasseled Slide Bracelet
A large, 14K yellow gold center slide, stippled and enameled and finished with a double fleur de lis shape and curved band of seed pearls. A push release mechanism adjusts the slide and the wide mesh bracelet is finished with a tasseled end. The slide measure 1 ½” x 1 1/8”, the mesh bracelet itself measures 15/16” wide. It weighs in at a whopping 55.9 dwt (86.9 grams). Adjustable to accommodate almost any wrist, it is unmarked but tested solid 14K. In excellent, all original condition, with the only wear a bit of dark patina on the slide. c. 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry!
$ 1775.00
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#VFB-B2089 Very Fine Pair 14K Victorian Bride’s Bracelets – Owl Motif
What an exceptional pair of bracelets! Called bride’s or wedding bracelets, they were
sold in pairs and traditionally given to a bride on her wedding day. These are just a
wonderful example, engraved with high Eastlake scenic designs, including a beautifully
done owl, all in black tracery enamel on textured, unmarked but tested 14K yellow gold.
Each is engraved “Mollie” along with what was probably her wedding date – Jan 15th,
1880. They are ¾” wide and have an inside measurement of 2 1/8”, so will fit a small to
medium wrist. In excellent condition, with strong locking clasps and no wear to note,
they weigh 18.5 dwt (28.7 grams) for a total weight for the pair of 37 dwt (57.5 grams).
Circa 1880, certified to be as described and to be authentic antique jewelry.
$ 2650.00
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#VFL-B2072 - Margaret Lynch Conger 14K Tiffany & Co. Locket
Well, this fine Tiffany locket is a puzzle, but one I have had fun trying to decipher! Before I get off on my tangent, though, first I’ll talk about the locket. It is a beauty with a great patina and measures 2” to the top of the bale x 1 1/8”. Marked with a monogram that appears to be CRC to one side, the back is engraved “Margaret Lynch Conger”, as well as three dates – August 3, 1867, Jan.1, 1872 and Oct. 4th, 1876. The inside holds a lock of hair under crystal to one side, the other is fully marked “Tiffany & Co.” and it is numbered with a Tiffany design number of 2175635. Fully tested for 14K, it weighs in at 14.7 dwt (22.8 grams). It is in excellent condition and c. 1875.
So – who was Margaret Lynch Conger? I Google’d the name and really only came up with two possibles – in the first one, the name shows up in historical papers held by the New York Public Library. A Margaret Lynch Conger was the daughter-in-law of Abraham Bogart Conger (1814-1887), who evidently had quite the history and was, in addition to other things, a New York state senator. She was married to his son, Clarence R. Conger. This would fit, as the ornate monogram on the front of the locket appears to be CRC. It is an interesting read, and can be found HERE The other hit is for an author by the same name, her bibliography can be found HERE. I don’t think this is the same person, because I also found an obituary for the first one dated Friday, March 29, 1912, making it unlikely to be her, as two of the books listed are from the 1920’s. Maybe her daughter? So then I Google’d Margaret L. Conger – and SHE was a suffragette from Albany, according to a story HERE in the New York Times archives. She also showed up in the 1930 New York Blue Book, as did a Clarence C. Conger the Third, but at separate addresses, so maybe that was her brother? So there you go, probably more information than you wanted to know, but I always find it fascinating when I can at least attempt to find the provenance of a piece!
Certified to be as described and to be authentic antique Tiffany jewelry.
$ 1400.00
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