Our C1790 ring is an 18th century glass intaglio of an ancient signed gem depicting the head of a laughing satyr, or faun (a young satyr). Such carvings were called Tassies (explained further down). "Gems" in this case refers not to precious stones, but to ancient classical Greek carvings, highly valued miniature works of art. Our glass intaglio is signed in Greek for Ammonioy, meaning "by Ammonios"...

A custom made diamond and 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant . featuring numerous pave set round diamonds weighing an estimated total of approximately 5.00cts; measures 3 x 1 1/2"

Yesteryear's treasure is this fine 18Kt white gold and diamond dinner ring from the 1920-s. The masterfully decorated open-work ring is set with three great quality old-mine diamonds. The center stone is an approximately 0.10Ct diamond while the two side diamonds weigh approximately 0.08Ct each, which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to, 0.26Ct. The top of the ring is 1” long and ½” wide. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.

A delightful enameled 18K gold love/friendship charm or pendant by Georg Adam Scheid, jeweler to the Imperial Hapsburg Court in Vienna. The rooster is carefully engraved into the gold surface and then filled with translucent enamels in shades of orange, green and yellow. The edge is enameled in black with the French phrase, "Quand ce coq chantera, mon amitié finira...

C1770 Silver gilt ring with Glass Tassie cameo portrait of an 18th century gentleman, thought to be young Prince William Henry Duke of Gloucester, younger brother of King George III. Rings set with portrait miniatures of sovereign figures were quite popular and widely distributed. A "Tassie" is a paste or glass copy of a cameo or intaglio...

A fine Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bracelet designed as a chain of daisies. Each flower is centered by a mine cut diamond. Each plaque is pierced to delineate individual flower petals and the back of each plqaue is engraved in a matching pattern. The reverse engraving is a technique sometimes seen on very high-end French jewels of the period, but rarely on American pieces. The diamonds have bright color (G/H) and SI1 to I1 clarity...

A large splendid mid-19th century 14K hand made brooch with a central large claw-set genuine pearl. This 2-3/8" x 1-3/4" brooch has very finely hand engraved and stippled leaves with superb detail with a fine 7.2 mm pearl in the center. The pin is a c-clasp and the pearl setting is mounted with a hand cut nut and bolt; the pin weighs an impressive 14.4 grams (1/2 ounce) of 14k gold; it is not marked but has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14K...

This classic charm/pendant is depicting a 3 dimensional bunch of bananas. Life like as a bunch of bananas would look after it was picked. The pendant is 1” high and ½” wide.

A terrific 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a German shepherd’s head. The detail work is especially well-done, with very accurate representation of the fur, the texture of the snout, etc. The pinstem is stamped with the “tete d’aigle” hallmark for 18K gold.

Origin: France, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, all original. Size: overall length, 3”; head, 1/2” x 9/16”. Weight: 4.5 grams.

An Edwardian 15k amethyst & pearls lavaliere from the 1905 era. A great example of fine Edwardian gold jewellery. It measures 20-3/4" and it is in 15k yellow gold. The stones include nice bezel set faceted natural amethysts and seed pearls, all mounted in an ornate 2-7/8 x 2" central drop. The drop is stamped 15Ct, and the replaced chain tests as 10k...

A 1960-s minimalist diamond bracelet is decorated by 12 brilliant cut diamonds. Each diamond is set in a round 14Kt white gold bezel setting, and half round 14Kt yellow gold bars connecting the diamonds complete the design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The length of the bracelet is 7 ¼” and at the widest part it is ¼” wide.

A colorful 18K gold and gemstone ring from the “Rainbow Collection” by H Stern. Created in the 1980’s, the collection was intended to show off the variety of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines and also the artistry of the company’s designers in the subtly graduated colors that reproduce the colors of the rainbow spectrum. The selection includes garnet, amethyst, citrine, peridot, and blue topaz...

Wonderful French 18K gold stickpin in the form of a dragon. The detail is incredible. Raised up on his hind legs, with his wings unfurled, the dragon is exhaling tongues of flame. His tail is curled around several times before circling completely around the body to form the circular outline of the stickpin's head. The texture of the feathery wings and scaly body is superb. The back is marked with French hallmarks for 18K gold and an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: France, ca. 1860...

A terrific pair of earrings in the form of round shakudo plaques set in 14K yellow gold borders. Each of the matching Meiji-period discs features a Japanese immortal or scholar along with a fearsome dragon. Details of the dragon’s scales and fins and the man’s staff are picked out in gold and copper highlights. The gold borders are simply decorated with a ropetwist motif. The earwires are later additions. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent...

Here is a stunning pale yellow faceted citrine ring. A pierced gold setting highlights the stone. There is a tiny nick/chip on the edge of the girdle facet adjacent a prong but it is hardly noticeable (photos are enlarged). Marked 14k, the ring is a size 4.25 and the stone measures 16mm x 22mm x 10mm. Light wear.

A 14Kt yellow gold Art Deco bar pin, that is decorated by a Greek Key relief design and five 2.5 millimeter high luster pearls. The pearls were not tested, but look like they COULD BE oriental pearls. In either case these pearls are high quality, high luster pearls. The width of the pin is 5 millimeters or 3/16” and the length is 50.5 millimeters or 2”.

An Art Deco 9k rose gold covered lady's wrist watch with garnets and marcasites circa 1930s. This vintage wristwatch has a rayed face and it is marked UNICORN 17 JEWELS INCABLOC SWISS MADE; the works are marked UNICORN 17 JEWELS SEVENTEEN SWISS MADE. The works are also rose gold coloured and this watch has a cord style strap. The case is faintly stamped 9 CT. 0.375, and the hinged cover has natural garnets and lots of marcasites. This watch runs and stops, and it could use a professional cle...

Period art nouveau 14k floral pin with enamel and three natural pearls by KREMENTZ, c.1898. Light green to luminescent white enamel on leaves with three small natural pearls on a gold branch make up the pin design. It is signed "14K KREMENTZ mark" and measures 1 3/8" long. Lovely period art nouveau in excellent condition. Quite hard to find Krementz 14k gold pieces......$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.