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Wonderful Georgian Gold Citrine Earrings
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1837 VR item# 948540 (stock# 2461)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
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Simply beautiful, these earrings are Georgian,circa 1820. The stones are faceted citrines set in crimped gold collets of 15k. The citrines, set a jour(open to the light) are ablaze with color as the light passes through the stone with every movement. They are set in the classical three sections, with each articulating.
The earrings are long and dramatic, measuring 2 1/8 inches long x 1/2 inch across the widest span. The condition is superb. The original back to front ear wires have been replac ...click for details
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Rare Japanese Shakudo Long Chain and Pendant
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 946300 (stock# 2458)
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973 620-0119
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This antique Japanese shakudo chain is circa 1880. The Samurai warriors wore beautiful swords and fittings designed with the metal art of Shakudo. The name defines the art of utilizing mixed metals to create an art form. The use of copper with gold, silver and metal alloys was perfected by the metal workers who decorated the Samurai swords. In 1876 the Emperor Meiji declared a law abolishing the wearing of swords. This ended the approximately 1000 year proud , powerful history of the Samurai. Al ...click for details
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Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 943457 (stock# 2457)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$575
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This sterling silver Victorian bracelet is designed with the classical strap and buckle motif. This design was very popular in England in the 1880's and is bold and distinctive. The buckle and strap are decorated with tiny "cannonballs" and the strap itself as well as the backdrop is decorated with hand engraved maple leaves. The maple leaf has long been the symbol of strength, courage,protection and long life. It is a popular motif found on jewelry from this period. ...click for details
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Antique Scottish Silver Gemstone Earrings
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939932 (stock# 2455)
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973 620-0119
$1050
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Antique Victorian Scottish earrings, circa 1880. They are sterling and set with a central faceted citrine that is prong set and surrounded by small flat cut stones that are bezel set. The central citrine is open to the light and is bright and rich in color. The others are set in closed backs and foiled to reflect the light. These have a beautiful mellow color. The top section too, has a closed bezel set stone with the same coloration as the central citrine. The colors of the small surrounding st ...click for details
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Antique Banded Agate Gold Necklace
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939351 (stock# 2454)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1300
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This elegant antique Victorian banded agate necklace is circa 1880. It is designed with well matched and perfectly graduated banded agate beads. The beads are the desirable black, brown and white combination and are interspersed with 14k rondells. The necklace terminates with the original large beaded clasp. The agate beads measure 12.5 mm for the central bead and 9mm for the smallest. The clasp is 13mm. It measures 18.5 inches long and drapes beautifully on the neck. ...click for details
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Antique Silver Niello Lorgnette Circa 1900
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Silver:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 939346 (stock# 2453)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$495
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This lorgnette, is silver designed with the process of Niello. This process was used for centuries, but had renewed interest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. According to the book Victorian Jewelry by Dawes and Davidov, "niello is a process in which a fusion of silver,copper,lead and sulphur is melted and poured on silver." The process creates patterns in geometric designs favored in France or swirling intricate patterns often found in Russian jewelry of the period. ...click for details
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