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Elegant and Very Rare 14k Art Nouveau Beetle Brooch
Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #744795 RP08130
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Period Pieces
415-225-6548
$575
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Here we have a rare Art Nouveau/Victorian cross-over piece. The Victorians had a fad for using real insects, particularly these green beetles (possibly the Florida tortoise beetle), in jewelry. The Nouveau folk loved naturalistic motifs, but generally didn’t use the insect itself – and the design of the pin is totally Nouveau. It is also rare because beetle jewelry is becoming very hard to find these days. This pin is marked 14k, and is a lovely pale gold with which the beetle’s dark green contr... Click for details
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French Nouveau 18 kt Gold Diamond & Pearl Lavalier
Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #737139 RN05022
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Period Pieces
415-225-6548
$345
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Here I have a lovely French lavalier, which garners many compliments every time I wear it; it’s one of those pieces that looks much better on one’s neck than in photos. It measures 1-1/8” (not including the jump ring) by 11/16ths” and I don’t know if the three pearls are natural or cultured. There are 3 tiny accent diamonds. Marked only “DEPOSE”, this used to be a part of a larger piece. However, the transformation was made very skillfully, and it is in overall very good condition. There is a sm... Click for details
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Stunning French Art Nouveau 3-Diamond Ring, Signed
Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #736919 RR07091
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415-225-6548
$1,520
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Fantastic Art Nouveau ring with an estimated total diamond weight of .47 – just under half of a carat! The center diamond is approximately .20, the outer are approximately .15 and .12 respectively. Please note that one outer diamond has been replaced, and the prongs reinforced so that the "new" diamond wouldn’t pop out, as the old one did. The replacement stone is a very good match to the others but is “out of round.” They are all older cuts (small table, big culet). The gold is a delicate yello... Click for details
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Art Nouveau Gold Flower & Ribbon Pin, Accent Diamond
Estate Jewelry: Gold: Art Nouveau Pre 1910: item #733405 RP05027
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Period Pieces
415-225-6548
$210
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A very Art Nouveau pin or brooch, c. 1900, consisting of 14kt yellow gold ribbons in a swirling design surrounding a 5-petaled flower, centered by a very small single cut accent diamond. The diamond has a chip. This pin measures just under 1” wide by just over 1” long. Unmarked. In very good condition overall.
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