All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1484100 (stock #RP12224)
This pair of matching gold pins is made from richly-colored yellow gold. They would make an excellent addition to your collection of Victorian jewelry! Measuring 1-1/4” x 1/4”, they say “BEBE” on the front. They test as 9k, and together they weigh 3.0g. The findings are signed “VID”. There are tiny flowers and other floral designs at the edges. It looks like the safety-pin findings are old replacements...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1482531 (stock #RN11212)
This lovely necklace was made in France, circa 1900. Measuring 17-5/8”, the delicate chain is adorned with 3 roses, each with leaves below. The rest of the chain consists of a further 12 fancy links. Each one measures 7/16”, and each rose is 3/4” x 5/8”. Roses have been symbolic of love and remembrance for centuries, as well as passion, purity, and happiness. It weighs 4.2 g...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1482125 (stock #RSP09057)
This stick pin is really interesting. It depicts a crescent moon – symbol of the female principal, intuition and new beginnings; an arrow – symbol of swiftness, Sagittarius, and sexual attraction (Cupid’s bow!); and a 5-pointed star, symbolic of so many things we won’t even start! It is set with 11 turquoises (birthstone for December, believed to be good for healing and focus), and one seed pearl. The rose gold tests as 14kt...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1480794 (stock #RR04036)
This elegant and beautiful band features a continuous wheat sheaf pattern (wheat signifies love and charity). It was made at the turn of the last century, according to jewelry historian Christie Romero (RIP). She told us it was probably made using a process called “die rolling.” It is marked “22ct”, “PLATINUM” (the platinum is under the gold, as you can see in the photos), and the maker’s mark is “B’s”. We believe it is from England...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1469313
Here is a very pretty starburst pin/necklace, perfect for a wedding (or any other occasion!). Made from 14k gold (marked and tested), it’s set with seed pearls and an old European cut diamond in the center. It has a maker’s mark in the shape of a Maltese cross. Measuring 1-1/8”, it weighs 6g. The bail folds down nicely for when you want to wear it as a brooch. The 18” chain is gold filled, and not original to the piece...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1464592 (stock #RE11031)
Emeralds (birthstone for May) have been thought to bring wisdom and preserve love. These sweet bright green emerald earrings are made from unmarked but tested 14kt rose gold. They are 13/16” long, and the buttercup settings measure 1/2” across. The stones measure 5-1/2mm across. I believe the ear wires used to have hooks to slip into, but those are not present and the stubs have been smoothed over. One of the emeralds is chipped in the back, but both stones face up well...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1457629 (stock #RN04019)
Here is a classic Victorian pendant/pin or brooch, with a pinwheel motif, and 9 lovely bright dark purple garnet and glass doublets (from the period when amethysts were quite rare and expensive; they made these doublets out of comparatively inexpensive material but a lot of labor, which was much cheaper), and many seed pearls. It has both a pin stem assembly for use as a brooch, and a jump ring so it can be worn as a necklace. It is stamped 10k on the clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1447684 (stock #AP5-450)
Two exquisitely detailed birds (probably vultures, and very Egyptian-looking) embrace an opal cabochon. This is an Egyptian Revival watch pin made of 14 k gold. The original catch has been replaced with a more modern safety catch. The pin is 1 1/2" wide by 5/8" high and dates ~1880.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1444710 (stock #RN11214)
Here is a lovely Victorian cameo, set in flourishes of yellow gold and decorated with 4 pearls. The background is a slightly darker pink than the lady. The attention to detail in the carving is very nice, and she is in excellent condition. There is one missing pearl, but it’s unnoticeable. It seems to say “SIG” in script across the back...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1920 item #1444010 (stock #RSP05016)
Here is a pretty woman’s face in profile. Her long golden hair trails down to end with a tiny baroque or freshwater pearl. Total length of the face, hair and pearl a little less than 3/4”. This design was based on a drawing by Charles Dana Gibson – a Gibson Girl! (See the final photograph.) It is marked 14k, weighs 1.2g, and is in excellent condition. It doesn’t have a maker’s mark, but we have seen this same stick pin with Alling’s mark. Circa 1910. The photos are part of the descr...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1437230 (stock #RP08147)
Here is a Victorian gold-in-quartz (also called “gold quartz” and “gold-bearing quartz”) brooch. Gold-in-quartz is rare and becoming more so. It’s our understanding that it is now found in very few places in the world – possibly only one mine in California. The 14kt yellow gold setting has twisted gold on top of a carved gold oval. It measures 1-3/8 x 1-1/8" and weighs 6.8g. The pin assembly has been replaced. In excellent condition. The photos are part of the description, so please ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1431844 (stock #AB5-219)
This bangle bracelet is quintessentially Victorian. It is a hinged bangle made in the crossover style, with an ornamented top. The rectangular box ornament on top is flanked by a half-circle ornament on either side. It is gold filled, with moderately worn plating and dates from the late 1800s or very early 1900s. It is unmarked.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1421548 (stock #26C10-GB)
Antique Bohemian gold filled bangle bracelet set with faceted garnet gem stones. 19th Century. European.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1421544 (stock #40I61-276)
A pair of Victorian garnet dangle earrings in gold filled settings. Each set with two seed pearls, surrounded with faceted garnet arabesque scroll motif. Circa 1850-1860. Bohemian, with European wires.. Size: 1.75 inches ht.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1407009 (stock #RM05033)
Here is a Victorian book chain, 17” long, with two spring rings. Men: use it for your pocket watch, in true Victorian style (great for cosplay – especially Steampunk or Dickensian-type events.) Ladies, you can do the same, or hang a locket or charm on it! Each link, which looks like a little book – hence the name - has a pattern stamped or engraved into it. Some links show some wear consistent with age. It weighs 17.1g and is quite charming! The photos are a part of the description. Pleas...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1390345 (stock #RP07115)
This beautiful 14k (tested) rose gold brooch has a floral and crescent moon motif (the crescent moon is the symbol for intuition and new beginnings), accented by 10 rose cut diamonds in closed-back settings. The diamonds sparkle very nicely. It has 2 makers marks: an oak leaf in an oval, and the letters “JR”, and possibly another that is illegible; no hallmarks. It measures 1-1/2 x 3/4”. The shaft connecting the flower to the backing has been repaired. That has had an impact on the patina ...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1390179 (stock #TR1033)
Very stylish is this finely crafted Victorian 15Kt gold sapphire and oriental pearl heart shaped broach/pendant. The 1 1/8” high and 7/8” wide openwork heart broach that is wearable as a pendant as well. It is decorated by 15 bezel set natural sapphires and 16 various size oriental seed-pearls. The period broach is marked 15Ct which clearly indicates that it was made in England.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1389458 (stock #9815)
A Victorian Edwardian 14k yellow gold rubies and seed pearls ring circa 1900. This size 7-1/2 ring features five genuine rubies interspersed with four seed pearls in a 1/4" across setting. All stones are claw-set, this ring is stamped 14K, it weighs 2.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a bit of surface wear/dulling to the pearls (one has been replaced). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all...