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Antique Scottish Agate Kilt Pin Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1113803 (stock# 2638)
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How is it that every Scottish piece of jewelry is different. Certainly the forms are similar, but the beauty is in the individual choice of colored stones. This kilt pin, a dirk, is an example of the artistry of the lapidary. The colors of the agates are extraordinarily lovely. Each agate was cosen for color, cut, polished and accented by hand engraved silver . The bezel set, faceted stones are rock crystals that were foil backed. This very pale hue works magically with the colored agates. The ...click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Link Bracelet Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1113480 (stock# 2636)
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The bracelets, both silver and gold of the 1880's popularized the buckle motif. This sterling bracelet has the classical buckle motif rendered in rose gold vermeil (gold wash over silver). The influence of Japan, and the mixed metals of the Aesthetic Movement are evident in this design. The bracelet is so easy to wear, as the repousse links gracefully wrap around the wrist. Worn to fit snuggly, or to drape, it is the perfect everyday bracelet. ...click for details

Antique French Niello Long Chain Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1111575 (stock# 2629)
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This wonderful, very long niello chain was purchased in Paris. I was fortunate to acquire it from a retiring dealer's personal collection. It is so rare to find one that is very long, especially in such pristine condition. Niello is the fusion of silver, copper, lead and sulfur which when blackened is poured into incised metals. In this example, the lozenge shaped links have a vine motif set in 800 silver. They ...click for details

Wonderful Long Pools of Light Necklace Circa 1900 Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1910 item# 1088581 (stock# 2617)
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This striking necklace, known as Pools of Light, is circa 1900. Each orb is a rock crystal, quartz, that has been enclosed within a silver cage. They were popular in China and Japan and held the belief that all the goodness and healing qualities of the crystal are protected if left undrilled. In this example the orbs are set in a "cage" of three silver wires and the chi of good luck residing in each bead is thus protected. Each of the 37 orbs is connected to the next with a small O ...click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Gold Locket and Chain Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1085456 (stock# 2613)
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Victorian jewelry abounds with sentimental items. Lockets were favored to house a special memory, a beloved, a lock of hair. It is the perfect means to freeze a moment in time, and hold it close to your heart. This sterling locket, circa 1880, has a beautiful, rectangular design. The bale and center rose gold panel are solid gold, unusual, as many from this period had a gold wash. The engraving on the panel and bale ...click for details

Rare Antique Victorian Silver Jet Bracelet Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1065162 (stock# 2596)
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This sterling and jet bracelet is English, circa 1850. This Victorian bracelet has hand engraved sterling links that are interspersed with finely shaped Whitby jet sections. This form of design was perfected by George Unite and his initials GU, are often signed on the clasps. Although this bracelet is not signed, it is certainly his design. The bracelet drapes on the wrist and terminates with a round engraved silver ball. It easily adjusts in size by pulling a small lever, adjusting the tongue ...click for details

Rare Scottish Agate Pin 19th Century Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1061457 (stock# 2591)
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The pictures truly speak volumes as this Scottish brooch is so very rare and an architectural gem. Designed and executed with superlative skill, it is circa 1860. I love the modern, clean design and the subtle choice of colors. It has a sense of movement and yet has restraint. It measures 2 3/4 inches across X 1 1/2 inches down. It would b ...click for details

Great Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1059722 (stock# 2588)
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This elegantly designed Victorian sterling cuff bracelet is English, circa 1880. The simplicity of design separates this from others of the same period. It has a central beautifully rendered buckle motif, and fine engraving accenting each side of the bracelet. It opens and closes securely with a concealed tongue and grove clasp. It measures a bold 1 1/4 inches high and will fit an average wrist of 7 1/4 inches or le ...click for details

Beautiful Victorian Scottish Agate Paisley Pin Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1051407 (stock# 2583)
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This is an outstanding example of the art of antique Scottish agate jewelry. This brooch, in the form of a traditional Tara is a unique rendition. It is a panoply of color with curved paisley shaped mauve agates blending with Montrose gray,bloodstone and jasper. The deep cairngorm and amethyst are the perfect foil of color to the mellow agates. The silver work and engraving too are superior. The reverse has all original mounts. The small ring is for a safety chain if so desired. It measures 2 6/ ...click for details

Antique Silver Aesthetic Period Locket Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1046293 (stock# 2578)
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This Victorian, English locket is English with the date letter of 1881. It exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement. In 1854 Commodore Perry established a trade agreement between the US and Japan. The world was now introduced to the arts of Japan, among them the use of mixed metals. The used of mixed metals in naturalistic themes was embraced by English designers. In this example, a locket set in sterling,has applied metal in silver, as well as yellow and rose gold. The motif is sunflowers, set in a ...click for details

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