Paule Ingrand Art Deco Bronze Brooch, Paris 1930s

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Deco Pre 1940: item #760167

This interesting gilded bronze Archer brooch, dating from the 1930s, is by artist Paule Ingrand. She is not well known here and even in France her husband Max Ingrand, is more famous as a muralist working in art deco style.

Mexican modernist design silver pin pendant by Dulce

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1980: item #749081
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Wonderful modernist sterling silver pin, pendant made in Mexico by Dulce Plateros. Measures 2" x 1 7/8". Condition is excellent.

Rare Antique 15K Gold Signed Scottish Agate Dirk

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #746356
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It is a rarity in antique Scottish jewelry to find it in gold,especially 15k. This brooch,called a dirk, is designed as a replica of the weapon. It was used to fasten the kilts, but of course today its use is varied and enjoyed by women as well as men. Perhaps one of the finest examples,this brooch is signed Atchison. I believe Atchinson to be the name of the jeweler.

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Antique Georgian Amethyst Gold Earrings Circa 1800

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #745691
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These are rare antique Georgian amethyst earrings. They are designed with beautiful flat cut amethysts that have been finely faceted on the edges. The stones are set closed in the back and foiled beneath the stone to reflect the light. The result, is a subtle hue that is distinctive and lovely, found in early jewelry. Each stone is hand set in crimped collets, and it is this process that gives tiny gold details to the edges of the amethysts. The very bottom has a tiny gold knob, another detail f... Click for details

Antique Platinum Dramatic Peridot Diamond Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold Pre 1930: item #743002
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This antique peridot diamond ring is circa 1920. The beautiful hand made platinum setting is by itself a work of art. The platinum is finely detailed with millegrain and pierced work, accenting the scrolling pattern. The 12 diamonds are old European cut and are .36 cts. This peridot is considered gem quality,exhibiting the finest color that is natural, not heated. It has a step cut and is approximately 10.46 carats. The exact weight cannot be determined without removing from the setting. The ... Click for details

Rare Gold Scottish Agate Pendant with Gemstones

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #740988
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This very rare gold pendant is Scottish, circa 1880. It is the only Scottish agate pendant in gold that I have ever sold as most forms of Scottish jewelry are brooches. So few pieces are rendered in gold, and fewer still in 18k. It has fine gold work and engraving and incorporates beautiful colored agates accented with pearls and rose diamonds. The central star motif was quite popular during this period of time and here it serves as the focal point of the pendant.... Click for details

Antique Jugenstil Signed Adolf Mayer Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1910: item #740983
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This silver brooch, circa 1910 is designed and executed by Adolf Mayer, a listed Jugendstil silversmith. It is quite spectacular both in size and craftsmanship. It is a classical Mayer piece with his signature mix of color and medium. In this brooch, he utilizes ivory and lapis lazuli. Many of his brooches used carved ivory and here it creates an ornamental flower. The silver is finely hand wrought and hammered. It is bold and sculptural, measuring 3 inches in length including the drop x 2 1/4 ... Click for details

Antique Gold Carved Moonstone Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #740330
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This antique moonstone ring is circa 1880. It is set with a finely carved moonstone head of a young woman. Moonstones, prized for their beautiful glow, are well represented in this ring. The stone illuminates as light passes though the stone and gives it an ethereal presence. Rings with carved moonstones of this period commonly had a Man in the Moon motif and have also been poorly reproduced. Finding this carving and in original,excellent condition is a pleasure. The rose gold is 9k and the sto... Click for details

Rare Gold Antique Scottish Agate Gemstone Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #739547
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Extraordinary gold Scottish brooch, circa 1830. So very lovely and rare to find this motif and rarer in gold. It is designed with a beautiful array of agates in mellow shades, each blending into the other to create a soft backdrop for the central motif. The flower is the national flower of Scotland, the thistle, rendered in amethyst and accented with a natural Tay pearl. The other, a bud, set in citrine. Both stones are closed and foiled in the back to reflect light. The brooch is set in 15k ... Click for details

60's 18K gold ring with Angel skin coral and diamonds

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold Pre 1970: item #737942
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Very rare 60's carved Angel skin coral & diamond ring size 7. Wonderful shell design with 9 small diamonds (flower design). Fully hallmarked 75 for 18k gold. Condition is excellent.