silver GEORGIAN STUART CRYSTAL CUFFLINKS

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #755881

Incredible Georgian silver Stuart crystal cufflinks. Each side measures over 3/8"W X over 3/8"L. The pink foil is bright and the cyphers intact. 2 small chips to the crystal on 1 side and 1 chip to a crystal on the other side. Generally amazing condition for cufflinks around 200 years old. Email questions.

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Antique Pin and Earrings Silver Georgian Boxed Set

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #605150
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This matched brooch and silver earrings set is circa 1830. Quite a treasure to find housed in an original box in mint condition, they are Continental in origin. A silversmith spent hours utilizing tiny fine spirals of silver which were twisted and worked into patterns appearing like fine embroidery. This type of work is called cannetille and although found in gold jewelry of the period, it is uncommon in silver. The weight is feather-like, although there is great visual dimension. Created entir... Click for details

Long Edwardian Silver Paste Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1910: item #522081
2084

These long,dramatic silver set earrings are circa 1900. They have paste stones set in the Georgian manner with crimped silver work but are revivals. The design is floral with inverted petals and flower heads. The shepherds hook is gold and the condition of the earrings is excellent. They measure 3 inches long from the top of the wire x 3/4 wide. The earrings are set in sterling and are marked as such on the reverse. The backs are beautifully finished as well. They are perfect for evening or for ... Click for details

Antique Georgian Gold/Silver Paste Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #478409
2002

These are quite spectacular both for rarity and for condition. They are Georgian, circa 1800 and designed with beautiful,clear black dot pastes. Black dot was used to simulate the culet of a diamond and is found in the finest paste jewels. These are not converted from buttons, but all original including the gold, back to front mounts. The pastes are all foil back and set in silver crimped, rub over settings. The craftsmanship is superb and the pastes reflective and brilliant. Finding early earri... Click for details

French Silver 18th Century Paste Pendant

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #408980
1920

This pendant is French, circa 1790. It is a dramatic design of flowerheads and branches ending with three articulating drops. The beautiful Strass glass stones are all hand set in silver crimped mounts. The term Strass is used to describe the leaded glass used to make these stones. Georges Frederic Strass was an 18th century Parisian jeweler who gained fame with his paste jewels. Early paste was never designed to mimic the real jewels, but was heralded as an exciting innovation. Early paste jewe... Click for details

18th C Reliquary Pendant, Paintings, Paste

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #196043
JRR01

Truly unusual 18th century reliquary pendant, featuring two watercolor miniatures, mounted in a silver frame set with colorful paste stones. On the front a portrait of a saint; on the reverse, a wonderful painting of what appear to be a fingertip, flanked by two children (or monks?) and surrounded by stars and flowers! I wish I knew what it all meant. Good condition; some wear to the paintings; frame is in excellent shape. Measures 1 5/8” by 1 1/8”.

Rare Georgian Silver Fob, Skull, Crossbones

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #189212
JAH333

A rare Georgian silver fob seal matrix, carved with a skull and crossbones. Measures ¾” tall; matrix is 7/16”. Great condition; shaft is a bit tilted.

Early 19th C Sepia Mourning Brooch Wiedersehn

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #105922
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Rare and lovely early 19th century mourning brooch, in sepia, chopped hair and watercolor on ivory. Set in silver, the brooch features a landscape with a sunset tinted sky. Trees and grass are fashioned of hair; one tree has been broken and hangs over a tomb on which is inscribed “Wiedersehn” – “Goodbye”! The reverse is inscribed: “Vergiss Nicht Deinen Verewigten Jugend Freund”, or “Do not forget the immortalized friend of your youth”! Just wonderful! Excellent condition; the reverse and obv... Click for details

An 18th Century Pearl and Stone Brooch

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #103875
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This is a pearl, enamel, stone, and metal brooch/pendant, featuring pearls and round-shaped green stones, with enamel accents, completed by scrolled wire-work, pinstem and catch, and hinged bail. 1 1/2 in diameter approx. and in excellent condition.

Georgian Paste & Silver Bow & Bird Brooch

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #88969
JBR01

Charming Georgian silver and paste bow and bird brooch (the bird is detachable). Great condition. Measures 1" by 3/4".