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.

Antique Silver Link Bracelet French

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1910: item #604978
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This beautiful French link bracelet, circa 1890 is designed with interlocking links accented with textured detailing. The bracelet has a hollow ball that has repousse work as well as hand engraving. The links are 5/8 inches wide x 3/4 inches long. The bracelet is 8 1/4 inches long and is secured with a spring clasp. It has French assay marks,is beautiful and in excellent condition.

Antique Silver Earrings Victorian

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #604971
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Lovely Victorian silver earrings circa 1880. These earrings are classical in design with fine detailing. They measure 1 1/4 inches long from the top of the wire x 3/4 inches wide. The two tiny holes seen on the reverse are found on Victorian hollow pieces of jewelry. It allowed for the escape of air during the manufacturing process. The condition is excellent.

Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #599445
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This antique Scottish agate brooch is circa 1860. This traditional style in the form of a strap and garter was popularized in the mid 19th century by Queen Victoria's love of Scottish traditions and jewelry. She dressed her children in tartans and wore the jewelry in her frequent visits to Balmoral Castle.

This particular brooch is a traditional form and would have been worn adorning the tartans. It has a beauti... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Leaf Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #599212
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This Scottish agate brooch is circa 1860. Most Victorian, Scottish brooches had celtic motifs used for the tartans, and fewer were designed as figurals. This leaf is cleverly designed with all perfectly matched moss agates. There are three agates,each perfectly cut,inlaid and matched for color. The result was simple, elegant and lovely. The condition is excellent, and it is all original including the steel pinstem. It measures 2 1/4 inches down x 1 3/4 inches across.

Lovely Antique Scottish Agate Large Bow Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #599196
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This antique Scottish agate brooch is circa 1880. it is designed in a sleek horizontal design with a subtle play of color. The agates are carnelian,banded and moss. When used together they blend harmoniously, as if born to crate this motif. The central stone is a faceted citrine, also subtle in color.

Most Scottish brooches were used to adorn the tartans, but brooches such as these were specifically designed for ... Click for details