American Victorian Cameo

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: American Pre 1900: item #426812
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American Victorian Cameo Circa. 1880 Hand-chased frame in 10K gold. Gold tested with 10K acid. Also marked 10Kt. Angel skin coral(very light pink) hand carved cameo. Tested with refractive index liquid Cameo measures 1 1/2 inches high, 1 1/4 inches wide, and 1/4 deep. In pristine condition

Silver and Paste Butterfly Pin

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: French Pre 1900: item #423652
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Silver and Paste Butterfly Pin Circa. 1900 Measures one inch long, half-inch wide and 3/8 inch deep. French. Paste was the precursor to rhinestone. Paste was hand-made from lead crystal. All stones were hand set. This pin is sterling silver. In excellent original condition

Antique Jet Brooch

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: English Pre 1900: item #423643
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Antique Jet Knot Brooch Circa. 1880 British. Victorian. All original. In pristine condition. Bold black knot. Measures 2 3/4 inches wide, 2 1/4 inches high, and half-inch deep.

Antique Silver Butterfly Pin

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry Pre 1900: item #423639
DBSW433

Antique Silver Butterfly Pin Circa. 1900 British. Paste pin. Stamped 925. Paste was the precursor to rhinestone. All hand set. Paste was made from lead crystal. Excellent original condition. Pin measures 2 inches long, 1 inch wide and half-inch deep.

14K JEWELED MOURNING LOCKET W/PORTRAIT & BOOK.1790/1810

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: French Pre 1800: item #415812

ANTIQUE MOURNING JEWEL with PASTE, RUBIES, and DIAMONDS. A very fine 14K yellow gold (not marked but tested) and BE-JEWELED ENAMEL BOOK-SHAPED LOCKET. French, circa 1790-1810. The book-shaped locket is hinged and opens to reveal a fine PORTRAIT MINIATURE of a lady adorned with a pearl necklace and wearing a Catholic MOURNING BROOCH. The unsigned portrait is well-executed. It has been painted on ivory with silver leaf foil backing. The portrait fits loosely into one of the inner compartments of ... Click for details

Desirable Art Deco draping rose cut necklace

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #390874
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Desirable Art Deco draping rose cut necklace.

OBJECT GROUP : Necklaces
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Most probably Belgium
STYLE : Art deco... Click for details

ART DECO DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE PLATINUM RING

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #390831
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ART DECO DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE PLATINUM RING.

This lovely diamond and sapphire ring is a typical example of the Art Deco era. It is made entirely of platinum, which brings out the best of the diamonds. The center stone is an old-cut diamond of approx. 1 crt. It is surrounded by 28 single-cut diamonds; 2 triangle sapphires and 27 square-cut ... Click for details

LARGE c. 1850-60 PINCHBECK GOLD PLATE & AGATE CROSS

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry Pre 1900: item #380971
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This magnificent circa 1850-1860 fired-on gold plate cross with agate might have belonged to a bishop. It is of English origin and has a beautiful dolphin bail. Dimensions are 7-1/4 x 4-3/4 inches. It weighs 124 grams. In the early eighteenth century, Christopher Pinchbeck, a London watchmaker, developed an alloy of copper and zinc that was almost indistinguishable from gold, and it was subsequently used to imitate gold. This is a fabulous piece in excellent condition.

Mourning Jewelry, Watch Fob, Necklace, Gold

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry: American Pre 1900: item #377118
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The chocker (converted from a watch fob) made of hair woven into a rope twist pattern centered by a cylindrical engraved gold piece with a gold locket. Locket case engraved and interior fitted with a woven panel of hair. The interior of locket is marked with impressed characters that resemble”17 11 11.” The gold closures or findings appear to be solid gold and one is marked “14”. SIZE: 13” long CONDITION: Some wear to woven rope chain.

Unusual Pair of Victorian Childs or Baby Bracelets

Antiques: Decorative Art: Jewelry Pre 1900: item #369366
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These are a beautiful matched pair of Victorian gilded metal and paste stone bracelets. They appear to have been made for a baby, or small child, and have small red glass stones inset in raised diamond designs. Two red stones in floral designs hang from each of the bracelets. For their age it is surprising they bracelets are still complete.

Condition: fine, with very minor discoloration to the hanging decorations. ... Click for details