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French 18K Gold Enamel & Pearl Brooch, Gautrait ?
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Pre 1910 item# 842101 (stock# RP03004)
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415-225-6548
$1,000
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This brooch is classic! It features a ribbon and flower motif, with a ring of white enamel in the center. The central pearl is most probably original, but the pearl dangle may be a replacement (as so many are). It is marked with the French eagle on the C-clasp, along with an illegible maker’s mark. There is also a fairly clear but partial mark on the pin stem, and a faint mark on the dangle’s ring. The workmanship is excellent, and it’s in wonderful condition. 1-1/2" from side to side, and ...click for details
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Belias White Gold Front Octagonal Cuff Links
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Pre 1930 item# 809033 (stock# RM08087)
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415-225-6548
$165
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Here is a lovely pair of white gold fronted double cuff links. Each end is marked BELAIS 14K W.G. FRONT, and is a rectangle measuring 5/8 x ½”, with rigid connectors, hinged at one end. They weigh a total of 5g or 0.18oz. Belais Brothers were amongst the first to develop a formula for white gold (their patent was for 1917). Many consider them the premier workers in white gold, and their work is highly collectible. In very good condition. Circa 1920.
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Plique a Jour Enamel Art Nouveau Dragonfly, Signed
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Pre 1910 item# 827842 (stock# RP08150)
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415-225-6548
$1,250
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Here is a very rare and splendid red-eyed dragonfly, most likely from Germany. It is sterling silver with a gold wash, and marked “STERLING” and “DEPOSE”. There is also a partial maker’s mark, possibly for Meyle & Mayer, who were producing enameled jewelry in Germany at the turn of the last century. The plique shades from yellow through turquoise to a dark blue. A few of the central plique panels have some cracking (fairly standard for these lovely old pieces), but almost no bubbles (not so ...click for details
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Nouveau Gold Orchid Brooch with Diamond & Pearl
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Pre 1910 item# 839137 (stock# RP03001)
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$625
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A very lovely orchid realized in rich 14kt yellow gold, this pin has detailed gold work, an Old European Cut diamond (etw .30 - .35), and a fan pearl. It is 1” by about 7/8”, is quite dimensional, and SO Nouveau! It is unmarked, but based on its construction and the gold content, I believe it was made in Newark, NJ. There is a minor problem with one of the petals - it is detached at its central anchor point, but is firmly attached to the pin apparatus. My jeweler told me that it doesn’t actually ...click for details
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Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Lady’s Face, Hallmarked
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Pre 1920 item# 839121 (stock# RR07105)
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415-225-6548
$230
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This lady was quite possibly made over from something else, and is quite attractive. Approximately a size 5, and it should be fairly easy to re-size. The lady in her frame measures 5/8 x 9/16” at the widest part. The ring shows a nice patina - it has clearly been worn a lot, and loved. I haven't done anything to clean it - I leave that up to the buyer's taste, but I would leave it as it is. It is stamped STERLING, and weighs 4.4 grams. Circa 1900.
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Victorian 9kt Rose Gold Opal Ring with Maker’s Mark
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Pre 1900 item# 783449 (stock# RR04013)
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415-225-6548
$195
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This sweet little Victorian ring is made from 9kt rose gold, 2 opals, 2 green garnet and glass doublets, and 8 tiny seed pearls. It is a bit over a size 5-1/2. The top measures 1/4” N and S, and ½” E and W. The maker’s mark is a Maltese Cross. The 2 opals are chipped, and I have had the setting laser soldered where there was a break. Despite all this, it’s really pretty! And remember, the enlarged close-up photos really highlight any imperfections, which are far less visible when a ring is worn ...click for details
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Charming Sterling-Topped Art Nouveau Pin-Young Girl/Boy
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Pre 1910 item# 765810 (stock# RP05042)
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415-225-6548
$115
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This romantic portrait in silver, of a wind-swept person in a cloak and hood, is very detailed and just lovely. I tend to think it’s a boy, as the hair seems to be quite short under the hood. The hood itself almost looks more like a cap made from a flower, like those Victorian fairies wore in the paintings in children’s books. It measures 1-1/8” wide, is hollow, and is marked “STERLING TOP, GERMAN SILVER BACK”. The back is a little bit tarnished, and the German silver has worn off at the botto ...click for details
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