Victorian 14K yellow gold rectangular buckle pin covered in seed pearls. Hallmarked on clasp, fully tested. Excellent condition
45mm tall x 14mm wide
A pair of Victorian 12k rose gold drop earrings circa 1900. These (unmarked but tested) 12k rose gold drop earrings are mounted on later gold filled screwback mounts. These earrings measure 1-1/2 x 1/2" and they are of hollow construction. They dangle freely and the facetted balls move as well. A half-ball is mounted on each 12k gold filled back, and this pair weighs 2.4 grams...
A 10k Victorian collar or veil initial pin or brooch. This late 1800s pin has a satin finish and it is hand inscribed with a JBD monogram. It weighs 0.7 grams, it measures 3/4 x 1/2" and it is stamped 10K10 on the c-clasp. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
This is a lovely 14k Victorian carved onyx and black enamel mourning brooch with seed pearls circa 1860. 1.5" x 2.125"
Condition: The C clasp and hinge are in good working condition. There is a slight roughness to the inside lower tips of the onyx framing the pearls and a small chip to the enamel on the upper right edge of the "v".
A eye-catching Victorian 14K yellow gold slide chain comprised of a fancy link chain and decorated slide. The engraved slide is adorned with four gray seed pearls flanked by two deep red garnets. The swivel clasp marked 14k. The chain length measures 25 1/2 in. Total weight: 26.4g. Condition is like new. A one of a kind gift to be cherished forever!
A three-color faceted overlay glass locket in a rolled gold mounting. The glass is cut to show the layers of red, white and blue opaque glass. The back cover is ruby glass dark enough to appear opaque black unless held to the light.
Origin: France, ca. 1875
Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks
Dimensions: 1" x 13/16"
Fine enamel stickpin of a foxhead set in 15K gold that dates back to the Victorian period. C. 1870, 3/4" diameter, $ 1590. Condition: excellent Height: 0.75 inch
An elegant bracelet composed of open links ornately decorated in a pattern of acanthus leaves alternating with blue sapphire oval cabochons. The sapphires do not show indication of heat treatment. Each link is slightly curved, so the bracelet lies nicely on the wrist. The clasp is masterfully constructed to be invisible once closed. Like most Portuguese gold jewelry of the era, it’s quite heavy for its size...
A fine 14K yellow gold griffin stickpin by Riker. The eye is set with a bright faceted ruby and the claw grasps an old European cut diamond. As with all Riker pieces, the gemstones are of excellent quality. This stick pin could be worn as is, or converted to a ring or necklace charm. The reverse is stamped with Riker's hallmark.
- America, circa 1880
- Head, 5/8" x 1/2"; overall length, 2-1/2"
- 1.8 grams
- Approximate diamond weight: .05 carat
A 15k yellow gold enamel and pearl Victorian stickpin lapel brooch from the 1860s-70s. This stylish beauty features a 3/4" across head with a twisted cord decoration along with cobalt blue enamel in the shape of a star. There is a 4 mm. pearl in the center of the dome and it measures 2-3/4" long in total and it weighs 5.2 grams...
A nice bracelet comprising twelve Victorian era 14K and 10K gold slides. The slides are in various styles, but are all original to the Victorian period. Slide bracelets enjoyed a moment of popularity in the 1930s when older Victorian pieces were dismantled and converted into a new style of charm bracelets. The first, tenth, eleventh and twelfth slides (L to R in the first photo) are 10K. The others are 14K. The diamonds, opals, turquoise and pearls are natural; the sapphires and rubies are glass...
A fabulous antique garnet five strand beaded necklace with a garnet decorated slide clasp. Circa 1900, from a Philadelphia estate, and I also have listed a garnet
hinged bangle from this same estate. The metal tests positive for 9KT gold with jeweler's acid. The large stones in the clasp are each about 5 mm in
diameter, and the tiny stones are 2 mm. The garnet beads are each about 4 mm in diameter. Substantial at 112 grams; I counted 497 beads. Very
wearable, for day or evening...
This Victorian 9 ct green banded agate scarab bar pin is 1 7/8" long by 1/2" wide. The stone is 5/8" x 1/2".
Our c1900 9 carat 16.5" long Albert Chain has a slim fetter link, sometimes known as a paper clip link, connected to a love knot link in a repeating pattern. T-bar and ring clasps are stamped 9ct (for 9 carat) and 375...
Just in time for the graduate or the bride. Coral is being protected and will be more difficult to obtain. Sweet mid to late Victorian Circa 1880 antique pendant unsigned yet tested 14 or 15K Gold banjo shape lavalier carved darker salmon pendant.
Lavalier: 1 1/4" X 5/8" across and tests between 14 and 15K.
Carved coral salmon rose: 1/4" X 3/16" thick.
Chain: newer not tested "same period style" 15 1/2" gf ending in a fish hook closure...
A lovely Victorian 10K yellow gold locket, the front cover decorated with an embossed lion’s head. The lions mouth grasps an old mine cut diamond and the eyes are set with bright demantoid garnets. The small diamond is nice quality with bright color and good clarity. Demantoids were only discovered in Russian in 1868, so it was still a fairly novel gemstone when this locket was created. The interior retains the original frames and glass covers. Tested and guaranteed 10K.
Origin: Am...
Very wide 14K yellow gold bar pin with pearls.
A Victorian 14k black onyx and pearl round brooch in yellow gold circa 1880s. This unmarked ~1" across brooch has been tested to verify gold content, and the black onyx and pearl are genuine. It weighs 5.9 grams and it is in mostly excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a scratch to the back on the onyx and some very tiny edge nicks on the front. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all...