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MEXICAN 22K RUBY / PEARL, DAY and NIGHT EARRINGS
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Estate Jewelry:
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Mexican:
Pre 1900 item# 659059
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$1,450
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This is a rare pair of day and night earrings from mid 19th century Mexico. The day portion of the earrings features a split natural pearl set in a 22k yellow gold flower. The night portion of the earrings features rows of rubies, most likely imported from India, set in a cone of 22k yellow gold, embellished with small articulated natural pearls. These earrings came directly from the estate of a great great great grandmother and were part of her wedding trousseau in the 1850's. They measure ...click for details
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EXQUISITE BIRTH OF VENUS SHELL CAMEO
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Art Nouveau:
Pre 1920 item# 658191
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$2,750
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This wonderful antique cameo from the early 1900's depicts the birth of Venus, standing modestly amidst mermen, mermaids and dolphins, with angels celebrating her birth from on high . The frame is done ornately in a 14k yellow gold floral pattern. In very good antique condition, the cameo measures 3 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches. This would be a wonderful addition to any fine cameo collection!
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DRAMATIC CITRINE RING SET IN GOLD AND SILVER
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1980 item# 656289
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$950
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This fabulous ring features a pineapple cut golden citrine in a beautiful custom made gold and silver mounting. The texturing of the mounting and the interesting stone make for a one-of-a-kind statement! It measures 7/8" square & from the bottom of the gallery to the top of the stone, it is just under 3/4". The ring is size 5 1/2-6 and weighs 24.5 grams. The first two photos most accurately depict the color of this beautiful citrine.
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MINIATURE PORTRAIT BRACELET, GOLD, ENAMEL, AND PEARLS
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Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 654858
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$1,925
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This unusual bracelet is a 'marriage' of a Victorian painted miniature portrait in a gold frame decorated in blue enamel and tiny seed pearls, and 8 strands of beautifully matched white 5mm pearls. Two unidentified maker's marks are found on the gold back of the portrait. This Victorian gentleman obviously donned his finest attire to sit for his portrait. The bracelet measures 8" in length; the framed portrait measures 1 7/8" x 1 1/2". Of such great interest, this bra ...click for details
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FILIGREE BOW BROOCH, 14K YELLOW GOLD, 1930's
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Estate Jewelry:
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Retro:
Pre 1940 item# 653621
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Finely made in 14k yellow gold, this 1930's bow has beautiful pierced filigree work. It ripples and flows like the finest of lace ribbons, with a small flower and leaf-like pattern running down the center. The back has a C closure and a small hook from which to suspend an evening bag. Although I am selling it separately, I have the original gold mesh bag this came with, so don't forget to have a peek at my other listings. Please see the last photo to view the brooch and bag together. Thi ...click for details
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ART NOUVEAU 14K AND DIAMOND MOON LOCKET
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1920 item# 651335
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$850
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This Art Nouveau period moon theme locket is absolutely out-of-this-world! The face has an androgynous quality and is shaped like a crescent moon, with flowing hair creating the border of the locket. In the center is an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 ct, which is eye clean and faces up white. The back is engraved with three beautiful initials in typical Art Nouveau style. The locket measures one inch in diameter and is in very good condition.
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HEIDREN VON BUSHOW 18K ONYX ARTISAN BANGLE BRACELET
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1980 item# 651332
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$1,900
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This gorgeous bracelet is perfect for someone who appreciates estate artisan jewelry. This is a substantial hinged bangle bracelet crafted in 18K textured gold, with a large slab of black onyx and two small diamond accents. Its organic shape sits comfortably on the wrist, with an internal measurement of 2 1/8" by 1 7/8". The bracelet weighs a hefty 51.4 grams. It is hallmarked 750 for 18k gold and has a hallmark for Heidren von Bushow in San Francisco,CA. This bracelet was most likely ...click for details
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VICTORIAN GOLD QUARTZ RING
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Estate Jewelry:
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Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 650143
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$2,250
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What a beautiful piece of gold quartz this is! Measuring 18.5 X 13mm it is more than 2/3 covered in gold. Set in the original Victorian 14k rose gold mounting with interesting engraved detail at the top of the shoulders, it is a very appealing piece of jewelry. In a few places, it appears that the veins of the quartz reach the surface of the stone, a common characteristic of this material. This is a simple, understated ring which rightly features this desirable stone. The more gold that is evid ...click for details
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