Henry Dunay 18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch with Emerald Eyes

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed Pre 2000: item #680810

Exquisitely textured whimsical Frog Brooch by well known American designer, Henry Dunay. Emerald eyes are unusually set to give a genuine bulging effect. Measures 1 7/8' long and 1" wide. Dunay's work is well represented in Neiman Marcus.

14K Gold and Pearl Modernist Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro Pre 1970: item #678092
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These long 14K gold and pearl earrings are for pierced ears (though could be converted). The lower part of the earrings swings freely and the central bar with the suspended pearl swings freely as well. So there is a lot of movement in these earrings. They are 2 3/8 inches long, in excellent condition and marked 14K on the posts. There is a nice contrast between the surface treatments of the gold as well as the curved and linear design of the two parts of the earrings.

Antique Victorian Gold Coral Brooch, Peacock Eye Glass

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #677233
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SOLD. Antique circa 1870 carved coral gold brooch pendant with a tube hinge and quadruple curly C catch as the "tendril" beyond the delish carved buds. Another later era line pin with 4 peacock eye art glass cabs showing red center instead of blue against viridian foil! SOLD, no price, no info

Dramatic Antique 18k X-Large Moonstone Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian Pre 1910: item #672031
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This beautiful Victorian moonstone ring is circa 1900. Moonstones were considered a rare stone in antiquity, and in India it was sacred. Quite unusual in appearance, its beauty is unmatched to other gemstones. Its unique quality is created when the stone is clear and light refracts as it passes through the stone. The result is a beautiful sheen, or adularescence which moves across the stone as it moves.

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14K Gold Victorian Moonstone Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #670769
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Beautiful 14K gold (marked) ring set with 3 moonstones. The moonstones have the desired adularescence (the shimmer of white light with a bluish tinge)and are evenly sized. Very dramatic, yet simple, it's an eye catching piece. There appear to be two other punchmarks inside the shank (along with the 14K) but I cannot make them out even with a 20x loupe. The ring is a size 6 1/2 (UK size N) and could be resized without interfering with the marks. The moonstones are approximately 8mm in diameter ... Click for details

Gold Modernist Necklace - Hand Crafted, Wiener Style

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1970: item #670152
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Beautiful 14K gold modernist necklace, hand fabricated with a lightly hammered surface on one side of each of the 5 curved boomerang shaped flat links. The S clasp is beautifully shaped. Surprisingly, this piece is only stamped 14K; there is no makers mark. It is difficult to measure due to the shape of the links but it is a choker style piece and between 15-16 inches. Classic, elegant design. Great condition.

Edwardian Period Intaglio Pendant on Chain

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1920: item #667371
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Offered here is a lovely glass intaglio pendant depicting a female figure kneeling upon a bench. The intaglio is set in a gold filled frame and it hangs from a simple gold filled chain. This is a very elegant necklace, simple and tasteful. The pendant is 3/4" across and 1 1/4" top to bottom. The chain is 16" approximately. There is a small spot of oxidation on the left side that I have not tried to remove. That is the only flaw in the necklace.

Beautiful Georgian Paste Earrings Circa 1800

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #663965
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These wonderful earrings are Georgian, circa 1800. They are among the prettiest I have offered in quite a while. The finely faceted pastes are large and set in crimped rub over settings. The stones are foiled since they are set in closed backs. The process of placing foil behind the stone was devised to enhance the reflection of light. The foiling gives the stones a subtle hint of color, and in the night light they look light champagne diamonds. They pastes are black dot, which was used to sim... Click for details

RARE MACEFIELD 14k CARVED LAPIS SCARAB RING

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Designer Signed Pre 1960: item #663189

A rare and exceptional 14k gold and carved lapis scarab ring signed Macefield. William Mason and Leonard Field were a collaborative effort of artist/jewelers from Winchester, MA. ( the North Shore ) who were most active in the late 40's and 50's. This ring is a size 5 1/4 and measures 7/8" long and 3/4" wide. The prong set carved lapis scarab sits high in a scalloped setting with a twisted edge. The ring is in fine original condition. Magnificent craftsmanship and design.

museum quality VICTORIAN MICRO MOSAIC MICROMOSAIC BOX

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #662340

Museum quality absolutely breathtaking Victorian Roman micromosaic of the Doves Of Pliny. The subject of the Doves of Pliny was used by endless artists but the artist who created this rendition using tiny tesseraes in subtle shades of color created a masterpiece. Minute detail that makes it look like a painting. The mosaic is in excellent condition. It measures 2" in diameter. The mosaic is set in a round box that measures 3 1/8" in diameter X over 3/4"H. The box is made of a natural material wh... Click for details