All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1463017 (stock #RSP12068)
Here is a striking stickpin, featuring a bright green tourmaline (said to aid in self confidence and compassion). It is surrounded by a gold Art Nouveau framework, with a rose below. A white seed pearl completes it. It is marked 14k, with an illegible maker’s mark. It measures 1/2” x 5/8" and the whole thing is 2-1/2" long. It weighs 2.9g including the gold-filled clutch. In excellent condition and C. 1900...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #1023899 (stock #1318)
A Scottish agates sterling silver banded agate sword pin circa 1911. This handsome dirk pin features finely banded agate cased in a hand-engraved "sheath"; the hilt of the knife features a cabochon agate stone. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1911-12, and it has the maker's or retailers mark for Adie & Lovekin. Many of these pins were made in Scotland and hallmarked in Birmingham, although some were made there as well...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Pre 1920 item #92118 (stock #ao20)
This is a 14K gold and platinum watch chain having stylized rectangular shaped links of gold alternating with platinum and measures 17 in. L approx, Wt.15g, excellent condition..
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #352554 (stock #T 1154)
Pin Brooch stamped W.B.s STERLING SILVER for W...Brothers? Green mottled scallop edged bezel set 15 mm cab resembling Peridot Jasper inside a horseshoe and a railroad spike, golf tee or hunting horn. 2 X 7/8 and super condition. Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1920 item #343652 (stock #T 1104)
Sold. Old Scarab Bead Collectors! Stamped OB for Ostby & Barton. Ostby lost his life on the Titanic. Tested as marked 14K white gold w a dusty old turquoise blue color ceramic faience like scarab bead atop a super filigree setting for a comfortable pinky ring size 4. Sold 06 - No Price, no Info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #504363 (stock #T 1483)
SOLD, no price, no info. Double sided butterfly wing moth & wheat spray against mohair under glass dome making this pendant just under 1 1/8" across. Lower edge is stamped Sterling. On a newer 16" unmarked yet tested Sterling silver long short fancy paperclip chain ending in a small J hook. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #350179
A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1472155
This fantastic Edwardian watch chain is complete with swivel clip and T bar (most aren’t), and with terrific detail. It weighs a satisfying 31.7g, and tests as 14kt gold. 13-1/4” in length; the long decorated bar links measure 1-1/8” each. The T bar is 2” long. The milgrained gear-like parts are slightly articulated – very Steampunk. The dangling link is for your fob or charm...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #343750 (stock #T1109)
Diminutive yet precious! Sterling guilloche white, green & light lavender enamel pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISONNE then Crown, W, Lion STERLING for the Watson Company. Safety pin clasp and brass or bronze pinstem common on many early silver pieces. Just under 1" and absolutely delicious condition! Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1359398 (stock #9582)
A 10k Edwardian black sardonyx cameo portrait ring from 1910-20. This size 6-1/4 ring has a wonderful ornate decorated stepped shoulder design and it features a hand carved white on black sardonyx stone cameo of a lady. The setting measures 7/8 x 1/2" across the cameo, it weighs 2.8 grams and it is stamped 10K with a BJ maker's mark along with the crown in a C indicating a Canadian casting...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1920 item #1305364 (stock #RP12210)
Here is a colorful butterfly realized in plique a jour enamel, silver, and paste stones. Measuring 1-5/8” x 7/8”, and weighing in at 5.6 g, it is just lovely! The butterfly wings are in hues of blue, green, and pink, and it has 2 red stones for eyes. It is set with 20 colorless paste stones, 19 of which have darkened over time. The central stone is much brighter, so it may be a replacement. There are some hairline cracks in the plique enamel, as is typical, also some black spots...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1920 item #1342820 (stock #7428)
An Edwardian Paye & Baker bluebird of happiness enamel sterling pin brooch from the 1910 1920 era. This well-made 1-5/8 x 1/2" pin has matte finish enamel with a yellow throat and blue plumage as well as an orange eye (not yellow as in our photos). It is stamped with P&B in hearts maker's mark for Paye & Baker of Attleboro, Massachusetts (1901~1960) and it has the original c-clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1920 item #148646 (stock #T 228)
Sold. Blackamoor Brooch, Carved Ivory Bust Profile of a Proud African Woman with Headdress, Earrings and Necklace. 2.25" Long X 1.5" Wide with "C" closure. Very Nice Condition. Please See Closeups.
Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1920 item #331919 (stock #1023)
Collector wrote, 'Received the Edelweiss Pendant. It was exactly as described and I am very happy with it.' A Visitor wrote: 'edelweiss that grows in the Austrian alps', thank you for the info! Stamped 835 on bail. 1 1/8" across including the lacy wirework attached around it. Wonderful vintage condition.

While this one is sold, please proceed to image #s 4, 5 & 6 to view an available 1 5/8" brooch signed: KIB & 900...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1378161 (stock #TR954)
Art-Nouveau pops in mind when you look at this 14Kt yellow gold and amethyst pendant. The high Art-Nouveau design is further enhanced by a 4 millimeter round faceted bezel set amethyst. The pendant measures 1” high and 7/8” wide and it comes with a 14Kt yellow gold cable chain.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #258887 (stock #T 628)
Sold. Fire Orange Honey Amber color with Flashes of Bright Blue in this 'Dragon's Breath' Antique Jelly Opal Art Glass Ring with Arts Crafts Setting marked Sterling. It is just off round at size 6 with 2 tiny lines on the 10 x 18mm "Jelly Opal" Cab that appear to have been made when art glass was poured into mold. Incredible color changes.
Sold no price no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #282071 (stock #T 735)
Traces of Art Nouveau are left on this Arts & Crafts Ring marked Sterling and possibly a "J", with a satin finish green swirl art glass collet set stone. It is a comfortable pinky ring at size 3.75. The art glass cabochon is 14X8mm with the length just shy of 1" long. Very nice wearable condition with the usual lines that silver rings of this age get. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1450552 (stock #RN12224)
Here is a sweet little pansy pendant! Pansies have been equated with thoughtfulness, free thinking, and deep contemplation. Shakespeare’s Ophelia said "There's pansies, that's for thoughts." This little pansy is made from (tested) 10k gold, with a modern-looking 14k bale, probably the result of a later change. The enamel on the upper petals is orange, and on the lower petals, it shades from dark yellow through to white, with some darker details, and a (cultured?) pearl center...