Antique Victorian Etruscan Brooch with Tassel 1860s

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #123914

Victorian jewelers were greatly inspired by discoveries concerning the Etruscan civilization, which flourished along the western coast of Italy between 500 BCC and 300 BCE. Hallmarks of the style include granulation, the technique of arranging tiny metal beads into beautifully textured designs and patterns, dangling accents and stylized flowers.... Click for details

Fine Early Victorian Vermeil Filigree Posy Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #121531

When Napoleon's newly established court was magnificent in its luxury, the Empress Josephine was famously fond of cameos. Less well-known was the passion she shared with fashionable ladies of the court for jewels made of vermeil (gold on silver) filigree. Their heyday, which began in the 18th century, would end about as soon as the Empire. The reason why? It was discovered that the mercury then used to create "silver gilt" caused craftsmen to go blind. Many years would pass before a safer pr... Click for details

Antique Gold Filigree Sweetheart Ring or Wedding Band

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Deco Pre 1940: item #119359

This gracefully shaped filigree ring of yellow gold has an Edwardian delicacy, but probably dates from the 1930s, late in the Art Deco era. Rings were less lavish in Depression times, of course, but they could be very pretty, indeed. Piercework and textures were used artfully in lieu of gemstones and masses of high-karat gold. It's a refreshing look to see today, when many of us crave simplicity instead of extra... Click for details

Fine Victorian Stickpin Gold and Angelskin Coral c 1870

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #115932

This gorgeous antique pin made of 14K gold (tested) is set with a luscious cabochon of angel skin coral, the most admired type. A stunning adornment for your lapel, scarf or hat, it dates circa 1880-1900 and measures slightly more than 2 5/8" long. The 14K gold plaque has a lovely hand-chased edge and measures a little more than 5/8" tall x 1/2" at the widest. The locking neb slide looks to be made of gilded brass and has the manufacturer's name on it, HOLD-ON, along with the Patent number 3009.... Click for details

Antique Bracelet Early Victorian Jeweled Gilt Floral

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian Pre 1900: item #111537

This richly embellished antique bracelet features a large (2" x 1 3/4") central medallion of filigree with a repousse beaded pattern. Atop that is an applied flower and leaf design in high relief - built up in layers and set with 16 clear pastes plus 3 golden glass pearls. Smaller floral medallions appear on the hinged sides, each set with one pearl.
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Rare Georgian or Regency Stickpin of God Mercury Hermes

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #111283

This very striking antique stick pin features the head of the god Mercury (Hermes in Greek parlance), who wore a winged hat and served as messenger of the gods, bringer of dreams and patron of travelers (including those he escorted to the Undergloom).

Items with themes from Greco-Roman mythology are tricky to date, since there have been sev... Click for details

Antique Micro Mosaic Earrings c 1910 Edwardian

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #110970

These enchanting earrings evidence the very fine workmanship characteristic of high-quality Italian mosaic jewelry from the Late Victorian and Edwardian era (circa 1900-1910). The individual pieces of glass mosaic (tesserae) are typically smaller, the older a piece is - and these are *quite* small - not as miniscule as those from the 1... Click for details

c1900 Signed Gold & Citrine Art Nouveau Bar Brooch

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #108633

With gorgeous scrolled etching on each side of its round bezel-set citrine stone, this elegant antique jewel is marked 10k on its pinstem and also signed "C" within a diamond-shaped mark on its catch. An excellent early safety clasp is present and appears original, which dates the jewel toward the end of the bar brooch era - Late Victorian or Edwardian (circa 1895-1910). Pictures really don't do justice to this treasure, which is in superb condition and measures 2 ¼" X ¼". Its price represents ... Click for details

Lady's Head - Cameo Brooch - 14 K

Estate Jewelry: Gold Pre 1910: item #85713
TZZ-139

Beautiful hand carved shell cameo in a 14K Gold frame. The woman has a fine face and outstanding swirling wavy hair. Above the collar of her dress, she is wearing a string of pearls. Wonderful, delicate carving. this pin/ pendant measures 6mm x 4.3 mm. It is in fine original condition, has a secure clasp and pair of bales for a chain. Charming. European, probably Italian circa 1910. Gold Frame shows some repair at the top; not significant-- can not be seen in frontal view.

Cameo - Two Maids in Chariots - Gold Frame

Estate Jewelry: Gold Pre 1900: item #85709
WSV-139

A fine vintage brooch, exquisitely carved cameo on shell, set in a 14 K gold frame. The brooch has an attachment so that it can worn as a pin or a pendant. Brooch measures 5 mm x 3.8 mm. European, probably Italian circa 1900. The piece is very well hand carved, though worn. No damage or repairs.