Beautiful Large Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #623371
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This antique Scottish agate silver brooch is circa 1880. It is called a Tara brooch, a very traditional form of Scottish jewelry. Queen Victoria's love of Scotland and her frequent trips to Balmoral Castle created a resurgence of interest in this Celtic jewelry. What the Queen wears,so does the populace.

This particular brooch is exceptional not in its colors and detailed hand engraving. The use of jasper,moss an... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Barrel Bracelet 19th C

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #622709
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Lovely 19C Scottish agate bracelet, circa 1880. This bracelet is silver and designed with a double row of faceted agates capped in engraved silver mounts. The double barrels are in caps that unite them so the bracelet lays well on the wrist. Each double section is separated by a square bloodstone agate faceted and set in an engraved bezel. It has wonderful,almost modern proportions and a geometric design. It measures 7 3/4 inches long x 3/4 inches wide and is connected with a secure push clasp.... Click for details

Beautiful Antique Shakudo Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #622626
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This is a 19th century shakudo bracelet. Shakudo,the term used to describe the metal alloy of copper and gold which forms the base of this art form. This metal work is centuries old and was used by highly skilled artisans who decorated the Japanese swords. When the Samurai era ended in the late 19th century these men were now unemployed and made jewelry to support themselves. The jewelry attracted the foreign markets as well. Here we have a bracelet, originally designed as a bracelet. Most brac... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Victorian Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #618575
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This beautiful Scottish agate bracelet is circa 1860. My passion for Scottish jewelry is typified by this item. Here is a bracelet that is over 150 years old having a design with a 2007 sensibility. Individually hand cut stones were shaped and placed harmoniously to join with the colors of each section. There are five sections, with each having four stones that fit together like a fine puzzle. The photos of the reverse show the agates placed on slate and the central element has the stones place... Click for details

Antique French Silver Gold Link Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #614670
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This bracelet is French, circa 1900. Designed with silver links accented with pink gold, it is lovely and almost contemporary in feel. It is secured with a spring ring clasp and has a globular shaped silver engraved charm with pink gold accents. The bracelet measures 1/2 inches wide x 8 1/4 inches long. The condition is excellent and all original. It is easy to remove a link if a shorter length is desired. Rare to find these in mixed metals of silver and gold. French touchmarks for silver and g... Click for details

Arts and Crafts Opal Peridot Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1910: item #611918
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Antique silver, opal and peridot ring, circa 1900. The style is very much in keeping with the Arts and Crafts Movement with double twisted silver wire shank and peridots accented by small silver balls between each stone. The reverse shows the pierced back which creates an interesting effect when seen from the front. The color combination is beautiful and the opal colors, subtle with flashes of green and rose. There are surface scratches to the opal visible under magnification. The peridots ar... Click for details

Killer SS English Victorian Bookchain w Locket 1881-82

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #609773

Scrumptuous Sterling English Victorian Bookchain w Locket hallmarked and dated 1881-82. This one is a beauty with everything going for it! Original 19" fancy link sterling bookchain that has a slotted pierced motif on the front and is smooth on the back. Joining the 2 sides of the bookchain to the bale of the Locket is an oversized springring. The Locket itself measures 2 1/4" with bale x 1 3/8" W x 3/8" D. The etching on front is killer! There are 2 Birds near a river bank, one in flight and o... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #608323
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This Scottish agate silver bracelet is Victorian, circa 1860. It has an unusual design utilizing beautifully chosen agates joined with silver links. The links are skillfully engraved, matching the central buckle motif. The bracelet, designed as a buckle/strap adjusts to accommodate various wrist sizes. There is a plunger on the buckle which when lifted opens the bracelet, and when pressed locks it in place. The end of the bracelet is decorated with two tear shaped tassels also finely engraved. ... Click for details

Dramatic Antique Silver Moonstone Garnet Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1910: item #605153
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This very beautiful ring is designed with a large central cabachon moonstone surrounded by a border of faceted garnets. The moonstone is gem quality exhibiting a beautiful adularescence. The stone is clear and blue. Tiny circles of silver accent the central stone as well as the perimeter of the garnets. The ring is beautifully finished when viewed from the back as well.

This sterling ring was created during the... Click for details

Antique Silver Earrings Victorian

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #604991
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Victorian silver earrings, circa 1870. They reflect the Japanese influence referred to as the Aesthetic movement of design. Fine silver work and hand engraving are evident. They measure 1 inch long from the top of the wire x 5/8 wide. They have a clean geometric look and are in excellent condition.