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ART DECO GOLD LOCKET with SAPPHIRES and DIAMONDS

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1930   item# 690883

ART DECO GOLD LOCKET with SAPPHIRES and DIAMONDS
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This high style Art Deco 14k gold locket features three square cut blue sapphires and two small, bright and white diamonds. The locket measures one inch in diameter and comes with a 14k yellow gold twisted rope chain with the original barrel clasp. The back is waiting for you to personalize with your own monogram. This is an exquisite example of Art Deco styling found in original and excellent condition.


CHRYSOBERYL CATS-EYE ETERNITY BAND

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1980   item# 675569

CHRYSOBERYL CATS-EYE ETERNITY BAND
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In 14k white gold, this is a unique and wonderful collection of cat's eye chrysoberyl. The 'eye' on most of the stones is quite apparent and a great reminder why this gem is referred to as a phenomenal stone. It is unusual to see this stone, in general, and in an eternity band, in particular. I don't believe it the 30+ years I have been in this business, that I have seen another. The ring measures 4mm in width and is size 5 1/4; it weighs 3.3 grams. For the one who wants to ...click for details


ART NOUVEAU GOLD, ENAMEL and DIAMOND GRIFFIN PENDANT

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1920   item# 675170

ART NOUVEAU GOLD, ENAMEL and DIAMOND GRIFFIN PENDANT
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In a style typical of the Art Nouveau period, this regal griffin pendant has a coat decorated in rich green enamel. He is 10k (tested) yellow gold and is holding a 0.03 ct. round diamond. The pendant measures 1 1/4" x 1" and is in very good condition, showing only a slight bit of enamel loss.


ART NOUVEAU GOLD AND DIAMOND GRIFFIN PENDANT

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1920   item# 675168

ART NOUVEAU GOLD AND DIAMOND GRIFFIN PENDANT
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This exceptional griffin pendant is crafted in 10k gold and is showing an extended curved tongue, bold breasts and a 0.13 ct. round diamond in the center. The pendant measures 1 1/4" by 1 1/4".


GRAND SCALE 18K CRANE & THEURER HEART LOCKET, c. 1891

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 673974

GRAND SCALE 18K CRANE & THEURER HEART LOCKET, c. 1891
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This 18k yellow gold heart locket is beautifully worked in a rarely seen raised style, boasting the creation date 1891 on one side and a beautiful, ornate design on the other. This bold locket was created by one of the Newark New Jersey jewelers, Crane & Theurer. The locket bares the mark T & CO and 18k. It measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches. The inside has a frame to hold your favorite photo on one side. The other side has a later inscription from 1940, when it was gifted to Juli ...click for details


LARGE HERMES AMETHYST CAMEO FOB and WATCH PIN, c. 1905

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1910   item# 667242

LARGE HERMES AMETHYST CAMEO FOB and WATCH PIN, c. 1905
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This is an absolutely fabulous piece of antique jewelry, featuring a fob with a large faceted purple amethyst and a cameo of Hermes. Hermes was the herald and messenger of the Olympian Gods and is often depicted wearing a winged cap and carrying a heralds staff. The cameo is framed by a 14k yellow gold winged serpent, using a motif that was often found on Hermes' heralds staff. The fob is suspended from a gorgeous 14k yellow gold watch pin with typical Art Nouveau swirls surrounding a pear s ...click for details


EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SILVER SCARAB BRACELET

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1930   item# 663933

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL SILVER SCARAB BRACELET
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This is an incredible silver bracelet set with three large hand-carved scarabs with connecting Pharaoh links. Both bold and unusual, the bracelet measures 8 inches long by 1 3/8" wide and 3/8" deep.


VICTORIAN DIAMOND, MOONSTONE and 14K GOLD HEART RING

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 662649

VICTORIAN DIAMOND, MOONSTONE and 14K GOLD HEART RING
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This is a lovely and rare original Victorian ring featuring a heart shaped moonstone surrounded by 1.20 cttw in bright and sparkling mine-cut diamonds. The shank is crafted in 14k yellow gold and the top of the ring in white gold. Note the beautiful detail on the shoulders. The heart shape itself measures 15 mm by 13 mm. The ring is a size 6, weighs 5.1 grams and is in excellent condition!


VICTORIAN GOLD QUARTZ PENDANT

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 659051

VICTORIAN GOLD QUARTZ PENDANT
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This is an unusually shaped Victorian pendant, with a beautifully engraved floral leaf motif yellow gold mounting. Each side has an interesting gold and silvery pattern in the quartz. The pendant measures 40 mm by 20 mm at the widest point. It weighs 13.2 grams and is in excellent vintage condition!


ETRUSCAN REVIVAL GOLD COACH COVERS

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1900   item# 658187

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL GOLD COACH COVERS
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These 14k yellow gold coach covers were worn in the mid to late 1800's by ladies who wanted to conceal their fine dangling solitaire earrings as they traveled to the ball. Found only in America, these were popular in the mid to late 1800's. Today they enhance your dangling gemstones, creating a day into evening look. The hinged gold spheres are entirely decorated with granulation and wire work applied designs found often in Etruscan Revival jewelry. Measuring just under 1/2 inch each ...click for details

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