Antique Diamond Earrings 18th Century

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #592671
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These antique diamond earrings are Flemish, circa 1790. Set in silver and backed in gold, they have a beautiful patina. The diamonds are rough cuts, typical of the period and set in tiny pockets of silver. The diamonds are foiled back to reflect light, and the silver is then hand crimped around each stone. The earrings have two sections that articulate, and a central section which moves as well. They are completely original including the wires, which is most unusual. All stones ae original and ... Click for details

Rare Ivory Painted Miniature 18th Century Ring

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #587083
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This is a rare and wonderful painted ivory miniature ring. The art work and details are a testament to the artists superior talent. The proportions,the eyes, and details of the hair are remarkable. The blue velvet jacket,the white ascot,and mauve vest are as elegant and refined as the gentleman's face.

Rings such as these, were commissioned for, and worn by the aristocracy. Considering the period of time, only a... Click for details

George III 9K Gold, Jet & Hair Mourning Pin

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #581634

A lovely small Georgian mourning pin worked in 9K yellow gold and featuring a border of faceted jet around the central glass-covered hair receptacle. This example is particularly nice because it contains a plait of rarer blond hair that contrasts handsomely with the unusual jet border. The back is engraved “Wm Dunelow/ ob. 16 Mar/ 1811 At 42”. The pin retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp.

Origin: England... Click for details

Hand Painted Ivory Necklace Anglo-Indian

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1900: item #562921
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Hand painted ivory surrounded by beautiful cannetille work which embellishes the 3 plaques of this rare and exquisite Anglo Indian necklace. The central plaque is a painting of the Taj Mahal; the 2 remaining are of unknown origin to me. A special collector's piece, the 16 1/2" necklace is marked 585 on the clasp, 18kt on the reverse of each plaque and is in excellent condition. Circa 1860

Georgian 9K Gold, Seed Pearl & Citrine Cross Pendant

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #562293

A marvelous Georgian cross pendant worked entirely in seed pearls and centering an oval cut citrine in a 9K gold push-up setting. Seed pearl jewelry became popular during the last quarter of the 18th century and remained in fashion for about fifty years. The forms were cut from pieces of mother-of-pearl then drilled with tiny holes. Strands of horsehair, bleached to become white and translucent, were used to sew hundreds of tiny natural seed pearls to the form. The center citrine adds a bit ... Click for details

American Federal Empire diamond enamel pendant

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #561551
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Antique American Federal Empire diamond pendant in black and blue enamel c1830. This period American antique estate jewelry piece dates from the Federal period, is 18k yellow gold with pointillated ground and silver set rose cut diamonds.The back has a glass window holding a woven lock of hair Excellent original condition with very minimal wear to the enamel.This antique pedant measures 1 inch across and weighs 6 grams Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut a... Click for details

Lovely Georgian Enamel Garnet Pearl Pin

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #560322
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This 15k Georgian garnet brooch is circa 1820. It is rarer in form having a beautiful vitreous enamel panel topped with a gold collet set garnet. The perimeter of the brooch has foiled back flat cut garnets with faceted edges. The garnets are almondine with a beautiful hue, and set in hand crimped gold mounts. The pearls are all natural and well matched for color. The reverse has all original mounts and a secure C-clasp. These small Georgian brooches were quite laborious and required a skilled h... Click for details

Etruscan Style 22kt Garnet Necklace, Late Georgian

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #559290
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Circa 1820-30s. England, Antique. Tested 22kt. Set in 22kt gold with foil-backed garnets, this Etruscan-style English necklace can also become two bracelets! Completely hand made to the highest standards of the time, it is Museum quality. Superb condition. Noted: it is delicate in nature so this piece is not for daily use.

SIZE: As a necklace 15 1/4" length. As bracelets, 7 1/4" and 7 1/2" length. WEIGHT: 65.3gms tota... Click for details

COLONIAL AMERICAN MOURNING RING - ANNE LAWRENCE 1770

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1800: item #545170

RARE - FRESH TO THE MARKET - Beautiful 3 mm wide 18K gold band - size 9 - it is made with the name & dates integral to the ring -- the name is ANNE LAWRENCE -- OB 18 MAY, 1770 -- AT THE AGE OF 37 -- Inside is engraved with DL - makers mark of MM or WW -- obviously worn often by DL -- there is some enamel loss -- otherwise excellent condition --don't miss it -- these are harder & harder to find

Beautiful Georgian Amethyst Pearl Pin

Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian Pre 1837 VR: item #524246
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This brooch is Georgian, circa 1810. It has rich,dark faceted amethysts that are foiled back and set in an alternating pattern. The amethysts are all set in crimped, cut down mounts and are closed back. Central to the brooch is a translucent moss picture agate, which is set in a crimped gold bezel. It is surrounded by beautifully matched natural pearls. The combination of the green,purple and white is very beautiful. The reverse has minor dings commensurate with the age of the brooch. It retains... Click for details