A wonderful pair of Victorian earrings, each in the form of two entwined snakes. One snake has a oval ruby set in the top of its head and old mine cut diamond eyes, while the other has an old mine cut diamond head and cabochon ruby eyes. The gold surfaces are realistically engraved with scales. The rubies do not show indication of heat treatment and have bright pure red coloring. The diamonds are SI1 clarity and J/K color...

A large and extremely rare 18K gold scenic locket depicting a detailed image of four passengers in an early automobile waving as an Antoinette monoplane with two passengers flies by. The car's headlights are set with rose cut diamonds. The detailed scene includes a flock of birds dispersed by the airplane, a plume of exhaust smoke behind the car, and another automobile with passengers and a village in the distant background...

A 14Kt yellow gold vintage tankard / stein charm that has a movable lid that opens. The tankard is 9/16’ tall and the diameter of the bottom is 5/16”.

A marvelous pair of Retro Moderne 18K yellow gold dress clips formed as a bouquet of diamond-studded platinum flowers, the stems tied with a ribbon set with calibre-cut rubies, all against a scrolled gold background. Buds represented by diamonds set in platinum and rubies set in gold are scattered around the flowers. The design is quite sophisticated and the stones are of very nice quality...

A lovely and very unusual late Victorian circle brooch in 14K yellow gold, enhanced with pearl- and emerald-set flowers and enameled leaves. Each flower is represented by a cluster of six seed pearls centering a small old mind cut emerald. The flowers are set between pairs of leaves delicately enameled in translucent shades of green and yellow. One side of the pin is decorated only with a line of pearls, a nice assymetrical touch...

An interesting 10K Victorian pin in the form of a mythological creature coiled around a flame-like pillar. The creature appears to be an Ophis, a winged serpent from Greek mythology said to guard the myrrh fields of ancient Arabia. The monster grasps a seed pearl in it's jaws. The surfaces have a semi-matte bloomed finish. Tested and guaranteed 10K.

• Origin: America, ca. 1890
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-3/8" x 1-3/16"
• Weight: 2.6 grams

This is a unique engagement ring from the 1940’s, made of 14kt white gold. The center diamond is a 0.20Ct brilliant cut diamond flanked by one small single cut diamond in each of the four corners of the setting, which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to 0.25CT. The center diamond has G color and VS1 clarity. Last but not least look at the savings! We slashed the price from the original $650 to $375 to make the ring affordable for all...

A fine early French Art Nouveau orchid brooch, the flower petals carved from banded agate around old mine cut diamond stamens, all set atop an elegant gold stem set with rose cut diamonds. The flower is a single piece of agate, finished with a matte surface to suggest the texture of a real flower petals. The carver left streaks of a darker colored agate on the back to create the delicately-colored veining that shows through the petals...

An elegant pair of Victorian 18K yellow gold tassel earrings, the tops enhanced with bands of black taille d'epargne enamel and small natural pearls. The foxtail chains terminate in small balls. The earrings have a lot of movement when being worn. Each is stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible master goldsmith's mark.

• Origin: France, ca. 1860.
• Condition: excellent; new 18K wires.
• Dimensions: 1-5/8" long from tops of wires.
• Weight: 9.3 grams.

A 10k yellow gold blue topaz and diamonds cluster ring from the 1960s. This retro ring features claw set stones which include a central deep blue topaz surrounded by eight single point diamonds. The setting measures 3/8 x 1/4", this ring weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K BOZUK. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

This is an Exceptional 14K and Garnet Stickpin from a Pennsylvania Estate. The top with the Bezeled Garnet measures 7/16" X 3/4"; overall length is 2 1/2". Marked on the back of the top 14/ A (a maker's mark); note, this piece has been tested and is guaranteed 14K. Date this PIN ca. 1900 to 1920 and in Excellent Condition

A lovely Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin in the form of a violet, each of the petals worked in soft shades of violet, rose, cream and green. The flower is centered with a 10-pt old European cut diamond. In the Victorian language of flowers, the violet represented faithfulness. The back is marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Size: 1-1/8” x 7/8”.

18k rose gold bangle done in the Etruscan Revival style. It has a row of prong-set Persian turquoise cabochons flanked by two rows of natural half-pearls. There is Etruscan bead work and scroll work down the sides, along with some delicate green gold leaves. The bangle is hinged on the sides and opens and clasps at the direct bottom. It has a secure safety chain as well. It fits up to a 6.5" wrist. The pearl and turquoise portion on the top measures approximately 1.75" long and 3/8" wide...

Elegant vintage 14K yellow gold brooch set with eight beautiful Mikimoto pearls. The pearls are, of course, of the very finest quality. They have bright white body color with silver overtones. The surfaces are very smooth and the nacre thick. The pearls range in size from 5 to 7.5 mm. The back of the pin is marked with Mikimoto’s hallmark and “K14”.

Origin: Japan, circa 1950s. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-7/8” x 1-1/4”. Weight: 11.0 grams.

A wonderful early Victorian portrait locket worked in gilt silver and set with hundreds of Bohemian garnets, including a 10.2-carat rose cut oval at the center. The garnets are set with space between them to lighten the overall effect and better show the bright red coloring of the stones. The locket is suspended from a garnet-encrusted clover shaped bail. The back cover is entirely glass The gilding is intact.

• Origin: probably English, ca...

A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines...

A lovely 14K yellow gold round brooch featuring a reverse-carved intaglio of a marlin or swordfish. The fish, recently hooked, is pictured leaping high above the waves. The crystal is nicely painted and retains its bright coloring. The crystal is set in a sunburst frame. Essex crystals first became popular during the Victorian era and usually featured sporting animals such as horses, foxes and fish, or domestic pets. They continued to be popular through the Edwardian period, but few were ma...

A striking 14K Gold Three Tiered Chain Necklace featuring Oval shaped Semi Precious Stones of varying sizes. These stones include Chrysophase, Citrine, Moonstone & Amethyst. The graduating gold chains measure 18 inches, 19 inches, and 20 ½ inches respectively and all connect to a rectangular bar clasp at the nape of the neck. American. Circa 1930’s. Excellent Condition.

A stunning Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold locket, the cover with repousse decoration illustrating the Byzantine Empress Theodora. Though we’ve never seen this particular design before, Byzantine motifs were widely used in Art Nouveau jewels, especially in France where they were copied from costumes created for the actress Sarah Bernhardt and posters by Alphonse Mucha. The Empress is sumptuously dressed in a flowing robe with a wide jeweled collar, bracelets and earrings. She wears a heavy crown a...

A Birks 14k yellow gold triple garnets ring from the 1950s. This size 6-3/4 ring features three oval faceted red/orange claw-set garnets measuring 1/2 x 3/8" across the stones. This ring weighs 3.2 grams and it is stamped BIRKS 14K. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, 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. Exp...

This classic late Victorian bangle bracelet is set with a row of gorgeous opal cabochons in graduated sizes enhanced with old European cut and single cut diamonds. The opals have superb play of color evenly spread across the stones’ surfaces. Primary colors are blues and greens with shots of orange and red. The interior of the bracelet has a jeweler’s inventory number, but no maker’s mark. It is presented in a fitted box that appears to be original. The interior of the box bears the name W...

Fabulous statement size cuff bracelet in matte textured finish sterling silver with an applied heavy gold element in the form of a lion with emerald eyes. I am also listing the matching gold and emerald earrings from the same estate. Circa 1970. Not marked but the metals test positive for sterling silver and 14KT gold with jeweler's acid. The matching earrings (listed separately) are marked 14K and also marked MS in large letters on the back of each earring. It weighs 95 grams. The two emerald...

A rare pair of 18K yellow gold earclips in the Sputnik style by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, green and pink tourmalines, and garnets. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of Stern's native Brazil. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance that relies on the particularly selection and...

A generously-sized 14K gold locket featuring the image of a young woman wearing a bandeau of old mine cut diamonds in her flowing hair that extends to the edges of the locket, appearing almost as cresting waves. The interior retains the original frame insert. Marked "14K".

• Origin: America, ca. 1900
• Dimensions: 1 1/4" diameter (excluding bail and jump ring)
• Condition: excellent, sharp detail; the back has a monogram removal
• Weight: 11.4 grams
• Approximate Tot...

A very well preserved 18Kt white gold filigree solitaire diamond ring is this beauty from the 1920-s. The approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond is set in the hexagonal center of the ring, which is a size 5 and can easily be sized.

This is an absolutely gorgeous diamond cocktail ring from the 1960s-70s. Its delicate beauty is eye-catching without being a blatant grab for attention. The fancy yellow colour of the round brilliant-cut ce...

An attractive 10K gold bangle bracelet circa 1970s. This vintage 5/16" wide wrapped ribbon design is yellow gold and measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior and it is stamped 10K with an OR in a heart maker's mark. It weighs 4.8 grams, it has a tab and slot catch with a safety loop, and it is in excellent condition with no 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 an...

A 10k yellow gold diamonds round cluster ring from the 1960s. This size 7-1/4 ring features seven high quality 7 point (by gauge) diamonds in a flower head type circular arrangement. The setting measures 1/2 x 7/16", this ring is unsigned and tests as 10k gold and it weighs an impressive 11.1 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items a...

English Edwardian 10K Gold oval shape Stick Pin, etched "F" in front and 10K marked in the back, 2 1/2" long for whole length, 1/2" x 3/4" wide for oval shape head, the condition is good.

A handsome griffin with back-stretched wings, a lion’s head and a curling serpent’s tail grasps an old mine cut diamond in this 19th century French brooch and necklace slide. Interestingly, the creature’s tongue is licking the diamond. The eye is set with a small faceted ruby. The back retains the original pin stem and a hinged clasp so the griffin can be attached to a chain. The hinged clasp is marked “Déposé” meaning the griffin was a patented design. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold...

Vintage 18K yellow gold omega- and post-back earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The “Scribble” design (sometimes called “Graffiti” or “Squiggle”) is probably the artist’s most famous creation and became one of Tiffany’s most desirable pieces. The “Scribble” line is no longer in production and examples are getting difficult to find. The earrings were made in several sizes, these being the largest. The backs are marked by Tiffany & Co. and are signed by ...

A lovely, heavy 18K yellow gold fancy cable chain necklace, with alternating double and beaded links. The chain is ornate enough to be worn simply as a necklace, but is sturdy enough so support a heavy pendant or multiple charms. The spring clasp is stamped with partially obscured French hallmarks.

Origin: France, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 21-3/4" long. Weight: 10.9 gr.

A happy Buddha jade pendant or charm. Unmarked but the frame tests positive for 14k. 3/4" x 1"~ 8.6 Grams

This piece is composed of alternating white and yellow brushed gold .3125" squares and is in excellent condition.

Marked "14K ITALY", the necklace is 17.25" in length and weighs 47 grams.

This is an intricately decorated vintage 18Kt yellow gold banjo pendant with stings and all. There is some openwork on the front and detailed design on the back. The banjo is 1 3/8” long without the jump ring and ½” at the widest part.

A 14k white gold size 6-1/4 filigree ring from the Art Deco period complete with the original claw-set Peking glass stone circa 1920s. As jade was extremely expensive at the time, green Peking glass was used even in gold rings. The ring is 3/4" across the stone at its widest, it weighs 4.6 grams and it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. is in excellent condition with no chips, ...