14K Yellow Gold Georgian Enamel Pin

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #485744
P441

This antique Georgian black and white enamel sash pin is oval in shape and is made of 14K yellow gold. It can also be worn as a brooch on a jacket or blouse. The pin measures approximately 2 1/2" in length and 1 1/4" in height. Circa: 1830.

Georgian Turquoise & Seed Pearl Bird Pin and Pendant

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #483454
550-10488

Georgian Era (1760 - 1840)pin and pendant combination, depicting a bird with turquoise and seed pearls embedded all over the silver top. It also has an old cut diamond eye, approximately .02ct. We have added a sleeve that is slipped on to the pin to turn it into a pendant. The bird is in excellent condition, with some of the turquoise cabochons and seed pearl replaced. It is silver on the top and gold on the bottom and very expertly crafted. It weighs 20.9 grams and measures 2 1/2 inches lo... Click for details

Rare Pair of 18th C Mourning Rings, Father and Son

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #482103
JD105

Rare pair of 18th century rings, mourning the deaths of a father and son. Both were John Cobdens; the son died first in 1778 at the age of 11. His ring features a sepia and hair on ivory picture depicting an urn and a willow tree. The white enamel band, symbolizing a youth or unmarried person, is inscribed “John Cobden ob 11 Sep 1778 ae 11.” The father’s ring features a glazed compartment of plaited brown hair, the band enameled in black and inscribed “John Cobden ob 6 Feb 1780 ae 41.” Bot... Click for details

Extraordinary 18k and Ivory Demi Parure, ca 1820

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #482040
JD103

Extraordinary 18k gold and ivory demi parure, French ca 1820-1840, featuring day-night earrings and a necklace. The necklace is fine wire mesh with a central floral pendant comprised of twisted, applied and engraved gold, with a gorgeous dyed red ivory flower gold pistil centers. The central pendant is flanked by similar flowers in white with red petals. The earrings reflect this intricate and elaborate floral design, with bow surmounts suspending pendants with white ivory flowers. Every sur... Click for details

Stunning Pair of Gold Repousse Earrings, circa 1840

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #481816
JC364

Great Georgian earrings are so hard to find. These are a stunning pair of gold earrings, circa 1840, when the fashion was for long and light. These earrings feature an elongated repousse drop in a floral motif, suspended from a similar surmount. Beautiful condition; at some point they were converted to gold posts. Measures 3”.

Exceptional Georgian Family Heirloom, Cross w/ Hair

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #481792
JD102

Exceptional early 19th century family heirloom, a gold mourning cross comprised of ten circular hair compartments, most with a gold initial, the central surrounded by pearls, each representing a deceased member of the family. The cross was probably added to over time; there are engraved initials “T&J” on the reverse. Very good condition; some wear to gold and dirt in hair compartments; small split to the gold backing between the central and immediately adjoining disc -- age related wear but no... Click for details

Poignant Georgian Mourning Brooch of Woman

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #476999
JDWM

Poignant Georgian mourning brooch, in sepia and chopped hair on ivory, depicting a woman clutching her breast in sorrow. Beautifully made: she’s bordered by gilt and verre eglomise, scalloped rose gold bezel, and tiny seed pearls. Lovely bright cut design on the reverse. Great condition; clasp has been reinforced; slight wear to reverse. Measures 1 1/8".

Incomparable 3-D Mourning Brooch, Lady and Lamb

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #476961
JDBK

An incomparable Georgian mourning brooch depicting a shepherdess and a lamb, circa 1780. What make this brooch so remarkable are the three-dimensional construction, the unusual material, and the touching period symbolism. The shepherdess and lamb are composed of white molded paste, probably papier mache. The shepherdess’ arm and lamb’s foreleg are actually raised from the background, as is the tree, which is made of the hair of the deceased. The shepherdess holds a gold wire crook in one han... Click for details

Georgian Mourning Brooch with Griffin, John Payton

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #476676
JVH

Extraordinary Georgian rose gold mourning brooch, depicting a griffin and the initials “JP” in gold over a plaited bed of hair, surrounded by borders of blue enamel and tiny pearls. The reverse is inscribed “John Payton Ob 13 Mar 1784 AET 27”. Very brief internet research turns up a Payton family crest featuring a gold griffin. The griffin is a mythical creature, with the head, wings and talons of an eagle and the body and hind legs of a lion – the best of the birds and the beasts. As a devic... Click for details

Extraordinary Bracelet Clasp "In Spite of Envy" ca 1780

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #476672
JDBK

Extraordinary English bracelet clasp with an enigmatic depiction of a pair of burning hearts atop a wreathed monument, entwined by a serpent and bearing the inscription “In Spite of Envy”, circa 1780. Painting in watercolor and sepia on ivory, this miniature is surrounded by seed pearls and set in 18k rose gold. Much of the symbolism of this piece has become murky in the 200 plus years since it was created, and one could interpret it in different ways – as a mourning piece or as a sentimental ... Click for details