Blackbird Antiques and Vintage Collectibles



All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1200946 (stock #231a.18)
Blackbird Antiques
$325.00

Measurements: SIZE: 6.25 - WEIGHT with stones: 2.5 grams - BIRTHSTONE: July - RUBY size: 1/4 carat

No damages or repairs. The stones are all guaranteed as genuine. The ruby is a clear, deep ruby pink.

This is a lovely, very feminine ring designed as a small flower - to be worn alone or as part of a stack of rings and bands.

Very secure setting. The diamonds are in full bezels; the ruby set with prongs. Easily sized.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1200704 (stock #295.21)
Blackbird Antiques
$200.00

Measurements: SIZE: 6.5 - TOP: 12mm x 6mm - WEIGHT with stones and pearls: 3 grams

This is a 14kt (tested) Victorian design referred to as a mourning ring. The inscription reads: "Eol to Mattie April 2, 1876." The black enamel work is also characteristic of Victorian mourning jewelry.

In addition to the black enamel, the ring is adorned with two small cultured pearls and a lovely, full cut, clear diamond.

No damages or repairs.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1200082 (stock #286c)
Blackbird Antiques
$595.00

Measurements: SIZE 6.5 - TOTAL WEIGHT including diamonds: 3 grams - HEIGHT from band: 3/8" - DIAMETER of diamond cluster: 1/4" - TWT of diamonds: 1/3 carat

The design of the 7 diamonds in a tight circular setting was called a "nosegay" when this 1915 ring was created...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1199509 (stock ##5-3)
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Measurements: 4.8 grams of 10 karat yellow and white gold with two small diamonds - SIZE: 7

As the title says, the design of this ring is elegant and understated and can be worn everyday for any occasion, by either a man or a woman.

The setting is very strong in its construction...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1930 item #1199485 (stock ##5.2)
Blackbird Antiques
$225.00

Measurements: 2.2 grams including stone - STONE: 8mm x 10mm - SIZE: 6 - very clear stone

14kt yellow gold filigree set with a pale hexagonal cut aquamarine. Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. According to the ancients, the aquamarine originated in the treasure chest of fabulous mermaids, and has, since ancient times, been regarded as the sailors' lucky stone.

No damages or repairs. Original stone.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1198667 (stock #258a82)
Blackbird Antiques
$375.00

Measurements: WEIGHT including stones: 9 grams - SIZE: 6 - WIDTH: 7/8" - BACK TO TOP: 15/16" - BAND THICKNESS: 1/8" (a good thickness for sizing up or down without damage to the ring) - STONE DIAMETER: 3/8" each

The photos clearly show the unusual design of this particular ring which may be a one-of-a-kind studio design - although that is only my guess. Note the small gold bar joining the two top "arms," created to add strength to the setting...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1198107 (stock #b./at74)
Blackbird Antiques
$215.00

Measurements: Total LENGTH OF CHAIN when completely open: 18" - SLIDE: 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/4" WEIGHT: 7 grams (including the pearls)

The design of the slide is a stylized three dimensional fleur de lis. The design of the complete necklace is very simple and elegant - sometimes referred to as a bolo design.

Not shown in the photos are the multiple configurations and lengths possible with the slide mechanism: i.e...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1197923 (stock #267a76)
Blackbird Antiques
$185.00

Measurements: Size 6 without the ring guard, which is included. TOP DIAMETER: 1/2" - HEIGHT from band: 3/8"

The flower design is composed of 6 tear drop shaped sapphires - each in a secure prong setting.

The entire ring is of marked 14 karat white gold.

No damages or repairs.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1197101 (stock #jd1)
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Measurements: Size 7.5 with a true Bohemian blood garnet and two tiny true diamonds.

Dating to the mid to late 1800's.

No damages or repairs and the stones appear to be original...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1196462 (stock #258a42)
Blackbird Antiques
$675.00

Measurements: WEIGHT: 19.1 grams including stones - SIZE: 7.5

Beautifully detailed full lion head design with three true rubies.

No damages or repairs. Only the very back of the shank shows some minor thinning consistent with the age of the ring and the wear imposed by 75 years. The slight thinning is truly minor and does not affect the overall integrity of the setting

Leo: July 23 - August 7.

Note: In reviewing the close up photos I noticed some dirt around the rubies...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1900 item #1196004 (stock #b..at1)
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Measurements: LENGTH: 1 3/4" - GREATEST WIDTH: 3/4" - TOTAL WEIGHT: 3 grams

An elegantly designed pendant or lavaliere in the French style of the late 1800's showing filigree and elements from Nature: flowers and leaves - all undamaged and original...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1195994 (stock ##5.7)
Blackbird Antiques
$345.00

Measurements: Tested 14kt gold case: TOTAL WEIGHT: 60.2 grams - CASE DIAMETER: 1 5/8"

The watch mechanism shows the name "American Waltham Co." and the number 8760460 which dates the mechanism of 1905.

The case is marked "Essex" #143882.

This is a non working half hunter case (see photos) with all case parts and watch face original and undamaged.

The front of the case unscrews; the back opens with a push on the stem wind.

Tested and guaranteed as 14 kt gold.