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ART DECO DIAMOND AND PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RING

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Platinum: Vintage: Pre 1930   item# 628901

ART DECO DIAMOND AND PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RING
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$3,950 

Simply elegant, this *approximately 0.70-75ct.transitional mine-cut to European-cut diamond is held by 6 prongs; J/SI. The cut, created to be highly dispersive in it's "sparkle factor", projects the rainbow colors when the light hits it. Flanking the diamond are beautifully engraved shoulders, unusually created and gently graduated. The pierced gallery under the diamond brings a lightness to the overall feel of the ring. In platinum, the ring weighs 2.7 grams and is currently siz ...click for details


MULTI-COLORED DIAMOND and SAPPHIRE PAVE PENDANT, COVAN

Catalogue: Artisan and Design: Jewelry: Pendants: Pre 2000   item# 825983

MULTI-COLORED DIAMOND and SAPPHIRE PAVE PENDANT, COVAN
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$6,500 

Art Deco like in design, this pave pendant features a very abstract pattern in cognac and white diamonds, and yellow and pink sapphires. Norman Covan takes a nontraditional approach to jewelry design. His pieces are retro-modern and he selects only high quality gems to use in his creations. This unusual pendant measures 1 inch by 1 inch and the bail measures 9/16 inches. Condition is excellent!


FILIGREE BOW BROOCH, 14K YELLOW GOLD, 1930's

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1940   item# 653621

FILIGREE BOW BROOCH, 14K YELLOW GOLD, 1930's
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$750 

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. Quite large and dramatic, the bow measures 54 mm by 35 mm and weighs 12.3 grams. Condition is excellent! This would dress up any package beautifully!


ART DECO WHITING & DAVIS DRESDEN MESH HANDBAG

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Metals: Pre 1940   item# 602526

ART DECO WHITING & DAVIS DRESDEN MESH HANDBAG
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$525 

A true Art Deco delight, this hand bag features the ever popular subject: Peacock. In the dresden mesh weave, the colors are soft, varied, and pastel. The design is featured on both sides and it is in perfect, original condition. The inside is lined in a soft gold material and in the interior pocket, there is a round beveled mirror. The frame and the clasp are both in classic art deco architectural motif. The Whiting & Davis mark is on the interior of the fame. From the top of the chain ...click for details


JAPANESE ENAMEL VASE with DRAGON

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel: Pre 1950   item# 728077

JAPANESE ENAMEL VASE with DRAGON
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$275 

This delightful miniature enamel vase is from 1930's / 1940's Japan. A fierce dragon is displayed on a background of white and green enamel. The vase measures 2 3/8 inches tall and 1 5/8 inches wide, at the widest point.


CUT STEEL STAR COMB or TIARA, 18th CENTURY

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian: Pre 1800   item# 476764

CUT STEEL STAR COMB or TIARA, 18th CENTURY
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$550 

This is a fabulous comb featuring a garland of stars in cut steel! A tortoise comb holds the star tiara in place. It measures 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/4 inches wide. The hinge works perfectly and the whole piece is in wonderful condition, especially considering its advanced years. This is a rare find for the collector of cut steel!


18K and ENAMEL VICTORIAN MINIATURE PENDANT

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900   item# 786919

18K and ENAMEL VICTORIAN MINIATURE PENDANT
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$2950 

Exquisitely painted on mother-of-pearl, this lovely, fair-haired girl peeks out from under the bow of an ornately engraved 18k yellow gold frame with cobalt blue enamel. Blue skies and white clouds are her backdrop. This lovely Victorian miniature can be worn as a pendant, or the bail may be removed and a ribbon slid through the back so that it can be worn in other ways. The pendant measures 2 1/8 inches without the bail (and 2 1/2 inches with) by 1 5/8 inches. There is some enamel loss on t ...click for details


MID CENTURY DIAMOND AND 14K WHITE GOLD RING GUARD

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre 1960   item# 865636

MID CENTURY DIAMOND AND 14K WHITE GOLD RING GUARD
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$1,650 

This sparkling 1950's ring guard features approx. 0.40 cttw in round-cut and baguette diamonds, set in 14k white gold. This guard measures 20 mm wide and will accommodate a round stone of up to 8 mm in diameter. The ring is a size 8 1/4, weighs 5.8 grams, is marked 14k and is in excellent condition. This will add drama, spice and a touch of evening sparkle to any solitaire ring, whether a diamond or colored stone. The guard is shown in the final photo above with a simple diamond solitaire r ...click for details


1940's IVORY and GOLD BRACELET and NECKLACE

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre 1950   item# 619888

1940's IVORY and GOLD BRACELET and NECKLACE
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$4,850 

This grouping has multiple options: 3 bracelets at 8" (3 links) each-or-1 necklace( 9 links) 11.5" long, or one bracelet (3 links) & 1 (2 links) 16.5" choker. What fun! What a beautifully made and designed set!


GRACEFUL RETRO GOLD and DIAMOND EARRINGS

Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro: Pre 1950   item# 693034

GRACEFUL RETRO GOLD and DIAMOND EARRINGS
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$1,200 

This is a stunning pair of 14k yellow gold earrings with a large lively European-cut diamond in the center and smaller full-cut accents. These earrings have a post with a clip to hold them securely on the ear. They measure 21 mm by 17 mm, weigh 7.1 grams and are marked 14k. Total diamond weight for both earrings is 0.66 ct. These earrings are in excellent vintage condition and look absolutely lovely on the ear!

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