Gold, Enamel & Amethyst Pin, Bippart, Griscom & Osborn

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Arts and Crafts Pre 1920: item #497430
542

This gorgeous little brooch was made by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn one of the leading Newark jewelry firms in the early 1900s. the enamel work on this piece is pristine and the amethyst is a lovely one. It is marked on the pin catch 14K and the torch mark for this firm and is in excellent condition. It is one inch wide by 5/8 of an inch high.

22K Vermeil Green and Red Garnet Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed New: item #492946
T 1471

Best of both worlds, Garnets in Green and Red with 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil pre fab components make this pair of drop earrings the only one! Designed and made in USA with gems from other lands. 2 1/2". Please see all pix for dimensions & closeups as all other Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email reply. Similar custom order in other gem combinations available in sterling, vermeil, all 14K or 18K Gold. Please call/leave name & number for info & reply.

18K Gold Red Amber Bead Earrings Faceted 11mm

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed Contemporary: item #491246
T 1469

The answer to your antique or vintage red amber copal necklace. Early 20th century Antique Vintage Dark ish Red Shiny 11 mm Faceted Bright Amber Beads and contemporary new pre fab 18k GOLD earhooks with new 18K Gold square beads (all 18K, Not gf, Not Vermeil) were used to assemble this pair today. They suspend 1 1/2" and are light as a feather as they should be. These Sold. However, others may be found by searching: red amber - in this www.mimideeartwear.com web catalog.

Antique Gold Gemstone Heart Pendant Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #489371
2017

This 15k heart pendant is Scottish, circa 1880. I have featured hearts like this before on the site, as well as my cover page. since they are among my favorite items of jewelry. So refined and elegant, they represent the best in design and execution. This heart is a smoky quartz, cut and finely shaped by a lapidary. It is surmounted by a gold crown set with pearls,two faceted rubies and four faceted emeralds. The gold is hand engraved and decorated with fleur de lys. The pendant measures 2 1/4 i... Click for details

Antique Deco Gold Ring with Amethyst

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Deco Pre 1940: item #486977
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Antique European art deco gold ring set with an 8mm x 10mm oval faceted amethyst. The prominent art deco setting is well designed and complements the stone very nicely. The ring sits about 9mm above the finger, is a size 8 and could be resized. It is marked inside the shank 333GS which is equivalent to about 9K; the GS is for gold standard. Great looking ring.

Victorian Mizpah Antique Ring, Gold and Enamel

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #486376
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This Victorian Mizpah ring is gold and enamel and set with an opal. It is a wonderful example of Mizpah jewelry, a type of sentimental jewelry popular with Victorians. Mizpah, (a Hebrew word which means "watchtower") represents "May The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from another." These were given as love tokens, particularly in parting and the opal (symbolizing pure thoughts)seems like an appropriate choice in that regard! The ring is in excellent condition and the e... Click for details

Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Gold and Citrine Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1930: item #486365
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This German ring is a good example of the Jugendstil style which was the equivalent of Art Nouveau in France and Skonvirke in Scandinavia. The faceted citrine is 8 x 12, and the bezel and top of the shank are decorated with embossed floral and curved designs. The inside of the shank is marked 585 (14K gold) and the ring is a size 7 3/4. This can be resized and is in excellent condition.

Art Deco Gold Moonstone Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Deco Pre 1950: item #486363
292

A ring with presence, this 14K gold European ring (marked 585) is set with a large oval moonstone exhibiting the desirable adularescence (the gleam from the moonstone as the light hits it.) The setting is simple with two slightly curved matte gold panels on either side of the stone. The stone measures 20mm x 7mm and the setting is 27mm x 17mm. The ring is a size 8 and could be resized.

Antique Gold Scottish Agate Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #484169
2005

This Scottish 9k gold bracelet is circa 1850. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is designed with a double row of agate barrels, capped in gold and alternating with square agates set in gold bezels. The gold work is superior and the mounts substantial. The bracelet terminates with a beautifully engraved 12k gold padlock. The padlock has a finely woven fabric enclosed in the original beveled glass. The agates are all original and in excellent condition with a beautiful play of color. The bracelet is... Click for details

Art Deco Green Lalique Like Glass Earrings New Vermeil

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed Contemporary: item #483368
T 1457

Created for a very special client, using Circa 1920 Art Deco Etched Green Lalique like glass drops that were attached to new pre fab 22K Gold on Sterling Silver mountings to make these a very special pair of earrings at 2 1/8 north to south. Have other single drops for Pendents only. Commission (SOLD)
Mrs. S please search: 506372 to see pix of the vintage glass available