Vintage Antique 14K Gold Scarf Pin Amethyst Faceted Gem

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #467543
T 1424

Circa 1900 unsigned unmarked could be Arts & Crafts as the 4 leafs have chased leaf veins. Tested 14K Gold yet could be 15K this 3 1/8" cape or hat or stick pin with a large 17mm faceted Amethyst Gem. From Victorian or Edwardian era. Not available, no price, no info. Happily acquired by a long time collector @ Mimi Dee Artwear!

Victorian 14K Rose Gold Amethyst Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #462957
285

This lovely Victorian is set with a faceted rectangular amethyst stone. The shank has an engraved designed typical of the period. The amethyst is 8mm x 11 mm and prong set and has great clarity. The ring is a size 6 1/4 (and could be resized ) and is in excellent condition. This is a simple yet outstanding ring.

Antique Victorian Gold Ring with Pearls

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #462941
284

This antique Victorian 15K gold ring's design is so simple and symetrical yet it has such presence when you wear it. A 15K panel ring with 10 seed pearls, and a split shank, it is a size 7 1/4 and in excellent condition. I would say it's a late Georgian/early Victorian ring.

Victorian Gold Memorial Ring with Hair, Marked

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #457291
279

This Victorian 18K gold memorial ring is simple and well preserved. Under the crystal is plaited blond hair set in a bezel decorated with tiny gold beads. The ring bears 5 punchmarks: an illegible makers mark, 18, the anchor for Birmingham, an illegible date mark and the duty mark of Victoria's head. These latter duty marks were ceased in 1890. Because the date letter is so worn I can only date this from the shape of the cartouche which would make this from between 1839-1867. There is a partial ... Click for details

Vintage Antique Victorian Saphiret Pin Brooch Art Glass

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #455552
T 1389

Sold. Mid 19th century Gold on Brass or Gold filled pin with setting for very desirable Saphiret matte finish art glass that turns a chatoyant tan to aqua. Six prong set perfect 7mm Saphiret cabs and 6 tiny prong set odd cut paste or rhinestones. Just under 1" across with curly C catch, small tube hinge and slightly extended pin stem. Sold, no price - no info available

Rare Antique French Gold Jeweled Lyre Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #454324
1961

This unique 18k brooch in the form of a small harp or lyre is quite rare. It has a sculptural quality, hand made and exquisitely finished. The front has finely cut rose diamonds simulating the pins of a harp. There are rubies, sapphires, and emeralds designed with a random, celestial placement on the body of the lyre. The 18k gold has a rich yellow color, and the "strings" a rose colored gold.

The reverse is as... Click for details

Antique Gold Moonstone Ruby Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #453862
1959

Antique moonstone necklaces are prized for the clarity and glorious sheen of blue and are easily distinguished from their modern counterparts. This gold necklace is circa 1900, and has well matched, gem quality cabachon stones. The gold content varies between 9k-12k gold. The design which is quite feminine, was very popular at the turn of the century. The details, like the tiny buttons of gold interspersed between the top row of stones, and the fine variation of chains, make this a lovely exampl... Click for details

Ruby and Pearl Victorian Gold Ring, 1895-6

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #453235
277

This is a lovely substantial Victorian gold ring, hallmarked for Birmingham, 9K, 1895-6. There is also a maker's mark of NBs in a six sided cartouche. Set with five sparkling rubies and 8 tiny seed pearls, the sides of the shank have an engraved design typical of the period. The ring setting is 9mm north/south on the finger and 19mm east/west. It is a size 7 3/4 and the only fault with the ring is that when it was previously resized, 2 vertical marks were left on the back of the shank. (see pho... Click for details

BEAUTIFUL LARGE ANTIQUE CAMEO DIANA & NYX 14K FRAME

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #445198

This is a BEAUTIFULLY CARVED LARGE RARE CAMEO depicting the Greek Goddesses DIANA and NYX (please update me should I be incorrect). Set in a 14K Frame the carved shell measures 3 1/4" X 2 1/4"; 3 3/8" X 2 5/8" in the Bezel and Rope 14K Frame. Beneath the 2 GODDESSES note the Eagle in the Clouds. Dating ca. 1875 to 1900 there are minor cracks visible, though not severe. ADD this Important CARVED CAMEO to Your Collection

Dramatic 19th Century Scottish Penannular

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #444948
1954

This form of a Scottish brooch is called a Penannular, or broken ring. The large ring turns and the pinstem can be worn at various angles. This particular pin is sterling, circa 1860 and has a beautiful choice and placement of agates. The top thistle is a citrine and the others are foiled back crystals. The reverse has very fine engraving as seen in the photos.

The ring measures 2 inches and measured with the top o... Click for details