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Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Diamond Moonstone Earrings
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Pre 1920 item# 950964
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$1795
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A wonderful pair of Edwardian earrings in platinum-topped 14K yellow gold. The surmounts, featuring round moonstone cabochons in collet settings, suspend knife-edge drops descending to collet-set diamond above large pear-shaped moonstone cabochons. The moonstones have good blue adularescence against the pale body color. The pear-shaped stones almost have a cat’s-eye effect because of the cutting shape. The large moonstones are set in claw settings with a double gallery that allows light to enter the stones freely. The old European cut diamonds are of good quality. The platinum topping over the gold contributes to the “pale” color scheme that was so important to late Edwardian jewels. The knife-edge mountings are articulated, so the earrings have a lot of movement when being worn. Tested and guaranteed 14K and platinum.Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, earwires are probably replacements. Size: 2-3/16” to top of earwire. Weight: 7.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .1 ct; moonstone, 14.42 cts.
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Retro 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Bracelet
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Pre 1950 item# 950957
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$895
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A Retro 14K yellow gold bracelet comprising hinged links set with amethysts alternating with diamond-set links. The oval mixed-cut amethysts have medium-dark, vivid reddish-purple color and are well-matched. The small old European and brilliant cut round diamonds add a restrained bit of sparkle. The amethysts are set in a way that makes them appear the float in the larger gold links, creating a sense of lightness in the bracelet. The clasp is marked “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent. Size: 7-1/4” long, 3/8” wide. Weight: 14.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .24 ct; amethyst, 14.0 cts.
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Art Deco 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Cufflinks
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Pre 1930 item# 950950
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$1650
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A beautiful pair of Art Deco double-faced cufflinks, the faces decorated in checkerboard fashion with diamonds and sapphires. The round brilliant-cut diamonds are estimated at I color, VS1 clarity. The sapphires have medium tone and are vivid slightly violetish-blue in color. The gold surfaces are treated in the matte Russian finish. The faces are connected by chains. The backs of the faces are signed “A E Betteridge”, a luxury jeweler in Connecticut since the late 19th century, and are marked “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Size: 1/2" x 1/2". Weight: 9.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .61 ct.; sapphire, 2.48 cts.
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Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Black Onyx Cufflinks
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Pre 1930 item# 950945
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$2250
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An extraordinary pair of Art Deco cufflinks, the faces comprising rectangular black onyx plaques centered with 1/2-carat round brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings. The ends of the onyx tablets are finished with highly polished rounded platinum shoulders with ridged decoration. This same decorative element appears on the baton backs. The diamonds are of exceptional quality with strong fire. The color is estimated at E/F and the clarity at VVS1. The cufflinks are masterfully constructed and are quite heavy. Tested and guaranteed platinum.Origin: Europe, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent. Size: 19/32” x 13/32” (16 x 10 mm). Weight: 14.8 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.0 carat.
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Art Deco 18K White Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
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Pre 1940 item# 950941
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$595
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A very nice pair of Art Deco double-faced cufflinks worked in 18K white gold and set with diamonds. The front faces are concave in shape and feature center old European cut diamonds of approximately .2 carat each surrounded by smaller round diamonds in mixed cuts. The stones are very white, estimated at F/G color, and the clarity is SI to I. The front faces are finished with a pierced gallery around the edges. The back faces are plain round discs (perfect for monogramming) which have never been engraved. Higher carat white gold cufflinks from the period are difficult to find. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 17/32” diameter. Weight: 8.0 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .85 carat.
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Larter 14K Gold & Mother Of Pearl 8-Piece Dress Set
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Pre 1920 item# 950937
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$695
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A very nice extended set of cufflinks and shirt studs, worked in 14K yellow gold and mother of pearl by Larter. The double-sided cufflinks have concave oval mother of pearl faces centered by a simple gold disc. Both the large and small studs are made in the same manner, but are in the traditional round shape. Originally, the larger studs would have been used for the waistcoat and the smaller studs for the shirt. When wearing true “white tie”, the set can be used exactly in this way, but for use with a tuxedo, the owner can choose to wear either the large or small set in the shirt’s buttonholes. The mother of pearl has very nice iridescence and a glossy surface. Each piece is marked “14K” and with Larter’s hallmark.Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: cufflink faces, 11/16” x 7/16”; large studs, 17/32” diameter; small studs, 5/16” diameter.
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Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Bracelet
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Pre 1980 item# 949260
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$5950
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A beautiful vintage 18K yellow gold flexible woven link bracelet studded with prong-set round cut diamonds and emeralds in an alternating arrangement. The diamonds are estimated at G-H color, VVS clarity. The emeralds have medium-dark, vividly saturated green color and good clarity. Each link in the bracelet is articulated, so it is very comfortable to wear despite its solid appearance. The concealed box clasp is marked “Tiffany & Co.” and “18K”.Origin: America, ca. 1975. Condition: excellent. Size: 7-1/8” long; 5/16” wide. Weight: 30.4 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.75 carats; emerald, 1.25 carats.
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Pair 14K Yellow Gold & Citrine Sputnik Earrings
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Pre 1970 item# 949258
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$650
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A nice pair of vintage “Sputnik” earrings set with citrines. This style was popularized by H. Stern in the 1950s as a way to show of the company’s unparalleled access to the world’s finest colored gemstones. The design eventually became known as “Sputnik” because of the perceived resemblance to the Soviet satellite active during the early years of the space race. Generally, Sputnik pieces were set with multi-colored stones, but occasionally a piece turns up set only with one stone, as in this case. The citrines have medium-dark, strongly saturated yellowish-orange color that contrasts beautifully with the more yellowish color of the gold mountings. Marked 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, except for two citrines that have chips (visible upon very close inspection in proper lighting). Weight: 9.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 9.92 carats.
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