Superb Georgian Brooch, Miniature of Lambs w/ Motto

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #280979
JB16

A superb Georgian sentimental painted miniature and paste brooch-pendant set in 9k rose gold, circa 1780, featuring two lambs lying together beneath a tree. The miniature is painted in watercolor and chopped hair on ivory, and is surrounded by a dazzling black-dot paste border. To top it all off, the brooch is inscribed “May Friendship Increase” with a monogram beneath. It’s not often that one finds jewelry of this sort dedicated to love rather than mourning. Excellent condition; some dust ... Click for details

Adorable Antique Brooch, Enamel on 18k , Spaniel

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian Pre 1910: item #280967
JD46

Adorable antique brooch in enamel on 18k gold, featuring the head of a spaniel with a collar set with four diamonds! The spaniel is beautifully rendered: his eyes are bright and alert! Measures ¾”. Very good condition; a few tiny scratches to surface.

BEAUTIFULLY CARVED CAMEO RING ...YG RETRO MOUNTING

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro Pre 1950: item #280414

This is a CAMEO RING circa 1950, perhaps a little earlier, set in a 10K YELLOW GOLD RETRO MOUNTING. Exceptionally CARVED the size of the SHELL CARVING is 9/16" X 13/16"; the exterior edges at the shoulders measure 3/4" across. Ring size is 6 1/2 and can be sized up or down per usual sizing requirements. An EXCELLENT RETRO PIECE and please note the Beautifully CARVED HAIR

19th C Bi-Color Hair, 14K and Enamel Mourning Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #280298
JSA03

A wonderful example of mourning jewelry, this 14k gold and black enamel hair pin features an “X” of blond hair, with gathered in a neat knot in the center, laid over a “mat” of brown hair. Simple and beautiful, it’s engraved “A. E. H.” on the reverse. Excellent condition; pin and clasp may have been replaced long ago. Measures 1 5/16” by 1 1/16”.

Incredible 19th C Triple Hair Locket Necklace

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #280294
JSA01

Incredible piece of mid 19th century sentimental hair jewelry, probably intended to commemorate the birth of three children, featuring three enameled lockets on a snake chain, all in 18k gold. The three padlock lockets are engraved front and back and enameled on the front with green leaves; they are suspended from a modified figure eight – the symbol for eternity – which flows into the flexible chain. Just amazing! The first locket is inscribed “L M Joy/27 Mar/1846”; the middle locket reads “E ... Click for details

18K BICOLOUR GOLD PEARL & CORAL FLOWER BROOCH

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Modernism Pre 1970: item #280149
3307

A lovely 18k rose and yellow gold flower pin, with a deep red coral bead and a 6mm genuine cultured pearl. This pin measures 1-3/8" x 1-1/8", and the rose gold leaves are finely sculpted. The coral bead is a bright red (possibly dyed) and the pearl is of excellent quality with a creamy white colour and excellent lustre (it has a far better appearance in real life). The textured leaves under the pearl are a yellow gold with a matte finish. It closes with a safety catch, it weighs 4.0 grams, it ha... Click for details

Victorian 18K Gold, Diamond & Sapphire Snake Bracelet

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #279893

Outstanding and very rare French 18K gold bracelet comprised of nine coiled snakes, their heads bead-set with old mine cut diamonds. The snakes are separated by collet-set blue sapphire cabochons. Each snake has delicate engraving to highlight the details of the heads. Snakes, symbolizing eternal love, were a popular motif in Victorian jewelry. The diamonds have very nice color and clarity, especially for stones of this period. Likewise, the sapphires have nice saturated color and excellent ... Click for details

14k Gold & Diamond Stickpin, c. 1910

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian Pre 1920: item #279422

This is a lovely 14k yellow gold and diamond stickpin, c. 1910. The stickpin is set with an old European cut diamond (about 10 points). It measures 2 3/8" long and the head has a diameter of 7/16". It is in excellent condition.

VICTORIAN 14k Gold Micromosaic Pin, c. 1860

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #279314

This is a lovely Victorian 14k gold and micromosaic pin with a figure of a peasant woman, c. 1860. The pin has a pretty frame with applied twisted wire decoration and measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". The pin is in excellent condition with the original tube hinge. The c-clasp has been replaced.

Victorian 12K Gold Turquoise Ring

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #279267
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Lovely Victorian rose gold ring set with c.2 carat marquise shaped turquoise. Surrounded by an etched and engraved typically Victorian setting, there is a turquoise bead and 2 seed pearls adorning each point of the marquise setting. 12K gold was legalized in 1855 in England, along with 9K and 15K. In excellent condition, there is an engraved monogram inside the shank, H.N., so this was once a gift to someone special. There is also what appears to be a makers mark in a cartouche but I cannot mak... Click for details