Vintage 14K Gold & Citrine Cocktail Ring
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Pre 1970 item# 953888
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Kensington House Antiques
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$275
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An attractive 1960’s 14K yellow gold cocktail ring featuring a 6.95-carat oval mixed-cut citrine. The scalloped setting has Florentine finish that contrasts nicely with the gemstone. The citrine is graded as medium-dark, very slightly brownish orange; good cut; and very slightly included. The ring has been sized. Marked “14K.”Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: good; the stone shows some abrasions at facet junctions and the shank has some wear, both consistent with age. Finger Size: 7-1/4. Weight: 6.2 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 6.95 carats.
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Fred of Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Necklace
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Pre 1980 item# 952293
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$2195
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A beautiful necklace in 18K yellow gold and diamonds by luxury jeweler Fred. The design features a series of links in a “running bond” pattern interspersed with three stations, each featuring three collet-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, and two additional stations, each set with one diamond. The diamonds are of fine quality, estimated at G/H color and VVS clarity. The classic design and 16” length is appropriate for either casual or dress wear. Fred Samuelson established his boutique in 1936 and quickly became a jeweler to Marlene Dietrich and other luminaries of the time. There are only a few stores worldwide, and Fred continues to be regarded as a Parisian luxury jeweler of understated elegance. The necklace is signed “Fred” and is fully hallmarked with French “tete d’aigle” hallmarks for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1980. Size: 16” long; 3/16” wide. Weight: 27.3 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.1 carat.
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18K Garnet Aventurine Quartz Etruscan Revival Fob Charm
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Pre 1970 item# 952291
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$695
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A nice 18K yellow gold fob charm in the Etruscan Revival style. The triangular charm is decorated with applied rosettes along the shoulders, and the faces and bottom are enhanced with wirework. Each side is collet-set with an oval cut almandite garnet, and the bottom features a large oval cabochon aventurine quartz. The garnets have strong red coloring, and the aventurine quartz has nice sparkle (“aventurescence”) from the green mica inclusions. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-3/16” long. Weight: 6.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: almandite garnet, 1.82 cts; aventurine quartz, 4.25 cts.
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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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Vintage Tiffany 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Floral Earclips
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Pre 1960 item# 948641
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$1650
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A lovely pair of vintage earrings in 14K yellow gold by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are worked in a swirling pattern of overlapping leaves centered with domes of prong-set round rubies surrounded by upright petals in a sort of artichoke pattern. The gold surfaces are decorated in a Florentine finish that contrasts nicely with velvety red color of the gemstones. The backs retain the original Tiffany & Co. adjustable comfort clips. Marked “Tiffany & Co.” and “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” diameter. Weight: 16.2 grams. Approximate Total Ruby Weight: 1.876 carats.
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Venetian Etruscan 18K Gold Coral Fob Charm Locket
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Pre 1970 item# 937692
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$895
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A heavy 18K yellow gold egg-shaped fob charm decorated with ornate beading and twisted wirework in the Victorian Etruscan Revival style. The fob is further enhanced with oval and round coral cabochons. The coral is the intense orangey-red shade displayed by coral along the Mediterranean coast. Unlike most fob charms of this type, this example is hinged and opens to serve as a small container. In Victorian times, such a container would have held a small pad soaked in perfume so a lady wouldn't have to endure the smells on the streets. Marked “750” for 18K gold.Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Size: 1-3/8” long (excluding jump ring). Weight: 13.6 grams.
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Venetian Etruscan 18K Gold & Carnelian Fob Charm
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Pre 1970 item# 937691
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$795
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A heavy 18K yellow gold lantern-shaped fob charm decorated with ornate beading and twisted wirework in the Victorian Etruscan Revival style. The fob is further enhanced with vermicelli stippled engraving on the upper shoulders—an unusual treatment. The sides are set with navette-shaped carnelian cabochons in scalloped collet settings. The carnelians have nice caramel coloring and good translucency. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-1/2” long (excluding jump ring). Weight: 10.9 grams.
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Venetian Etruscan 18K Gold & Citrine Fob Charm
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Pre 1970 item# 937689
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$795
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A heavy 18K yellow gold ovoid fob charm decorated with ornate beading and twisted wirework in the Victorian Etruscan Revival style. The fob features oval and round mixed-cut citrines in fluted collet settings. The stones along the sides are in a medium honey color, while the bottom stone is deep amber. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Size: 1-3/8” long. Weight: 15.2 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 32.2 carats.
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