An elegant 14k yellow and white gold large Mabe pearl and diamonds pendant necklace on a 14k chain circa 1970s. The 3/4" across (sans bale) octagon shape pendant features a 13 mm. genuine Mabe pearl with pink and green lustre surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut genuine diamonds (1 to 1.5 points each). The diamond part of the setting is white gold. The 16-1/8" long 14K yellow gold chain is a double-serpentine style and has a spring-ring clasp. Both the chain and the pendant are stamped 14 K...

This watch pin is made of marked and tested 14k gold, many seed pearls, and 2 accent diamonds. It has a leaf motif, and 2 little flowers with heart-shaped petals, and we think it’s just beautiful. It measures 1-1/8 x 1-1/4" and weighs 6.9g. One seed pearl was missing, so we had it replaced. The pin stem assembly is original. In excellent condition, and circa 1910. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! We do lay-away...

A Trajan silver drachm ancient Roman coin in an 18K yellow gold pendant. This genuine ancient silver coin depicts the Roman Emperor Trajan on the reverse and it is almost exactly the coin depicted here (combine the link in your browser address bar): www.forumancientcoins.com/ (plus) catalog/roman (plus) -and-greek-coins. (plus) asp?vpar=409 (there were subtle variations and differing year marks in this series)...

A 14k yellow gold marquise diamond ring from the 1960s with an appraisal. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 wedding or engagement ring features a central 25 point diamond (SI-1, G-H colour) surrounded by twelve single cut diamonds (18 points total, VVS-VS, G-H) in a navette shape halo. This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it includes a recent professional gemological conservative independent appraisal in the amount of $1800 Canadian (approximately $1350 US)...

A 14k 3 diamond ring circa 1970s. This vintage diamond ring has 3 diamonds set in a vertical design, and has Orange Blossom inside the ring. It is a size 7 and the three diamonds are genuine and brilliant cut, of approximately 10 points each, with a total gem weight of approximately 30 points. The measurement is taken by gauge in setting, the diamonds are set in white gold, the rest of the ring is yellow gold. This modern design signet weighs 8.5 grams...

A 14K marquise diamond engagement ring in 14k yellow gold, circa 1960s 1970. This vintage size 5-1/2 or 5.5 ring has an independent gemological appraisal for $1500, and the stones consist of a .30 carat marquise cut diamond with I-1 clarity and F colour, plus eight round channel-set brilliant cuts totalling .10 carat, of VS-CI clarity and G-H colour. This ring weighs 2.6 grams, and is stamped 14k with a maker's mark...

An early Empire 15k superbly carved cameo pin circa 1820. This hand carved shell portrait cameo measures 2 x 1-3/4" and it features lovely tooling with a pierced gallery, and a twist border with applied textured flowers and leaves. The cameo itself is one of the most attractively carved we have seen- simply stunning in detail and she is wearing an Empire headdress. This brooch has the original c-clasp and a loop for wear as a pendant...

An elegant 14K gold, Mississippi River pearl and blue sapphire floral pendant in the Art Nouveau taste suspended from a split chain. The flower petals are formed from pearls and center a blue sapphire of fine, intense color. The design is enclosed in a gold frame that resembles the shape of a pretzel! The pendant was originally a brooch and was expertly converted to a pendant by our jeweler. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• America, ca...

An elegant and playful 18K gold “Lentil” pendant studded with an array of colored diamonds—pale blue, green, canary yellow and pink—each in a round brilliant-cut. The gold surface has a matte Russian finish that contrasts beautifully with the sparkle of the diamonds. Perret is one of the most acclaimed jewelry designers in America. He has won DeBeers’ diamond award twice, has been a consultant to Tiffany & Co...

A 14k yellow gold cross pendant with channel set baguette diamonds. This vintage custom made 1" x 11/16" modern style cross has forty channel-set genuine baguette diamonds. This cross is in 14k yellow gold, it is stamped 14K, and it weighs 2.3 grams. The diamonds total 0.23 carats adn they range from VS2-SI2 clarity and F-G colour. This pendant had an old (2005) appraisal for $1200 and this cross is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

A striking Modernist take on a traditional 18K gold floral brooch. The stark thorn-like arrangement, enhanced with Akoya pearls, has an almost brutalist style. The gold surfaces are stippled to create a matte texture that contrasts with the polished gold of the small ribbon at the base. The pearls are nice quality with ivory body color. The brooch looks equally stylish worn as a pendant. The back is stamped "18K" and has an unidentified maker's mark.

• ORIGIN America, ca. 1960
• DIMEN...

10K Yellow gold coral cameo of a classical female bust with a long neck set with a delicate frame. The pin measures 1 5/8 X 1 1/8".

An 1894 South Africa 1/2 Kruger Pond 22k gold coin mining brooch pin. This unusual pin was assembled as a souvenir of the South African gold mines and these coins were frequently brought back to the U.K. after the Boer war as souvenirs. This 2-1/8" example was constructed around the same time as the mintage of the coin which is in 22k gold (9 mm, 3.99 grams). It is mounted in a braided ring with finely wrought mine picks and shovel spades with gold nuggets - the setting tests as 10k gold. It...

A large splendid mid-19th century 14K hand made brooch with a central large claw-set genuine pearl. This 2-3/8" x 1-3/4" brooch has very finely hand engraved and stippled leaves with superb detail with a fine 7.2 mm pearl in the center. The pin is a c-clasp and the pearl setting is mounted with a hand cut nut and bolt; the pin weighs an impressive 14.4 grams (1/2 ounce) of 14k gold; it is not marked but has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14K. This beauty is in excellent condition with no ch...

A very fine Retro Moderne brooch in the form of a three-leaf clover, each leaf fashioned from an heart-shaped aquamarine, and centered with a pearl. The aquamarines are simply framed in gold collet settings with halo wirework accented with beading. The stones, 1.33 carats on either side and 1.87 carats at the top, have stunning pure blue coloring without a hint of gray. The 5.5mm pearl has an ivory body color with rosé overtones, and a very nice, lustrous surface. The back of the brooch ret...

A vintage Cartier “Trinity” pendant worked in 18K yellow, white and rose gold. Unlike the contemporary “Trinity” pendants that are essentially miniaturized versions of Cartier’s “Trinity” or rolling rings, this pendant is fashioned as a large yellow gold disc enhanced with tri-color gold “Trinity” rings. The gold has a soft matte finish. The pendant looks best hanging from a black silk cord, but can also be worn on a silk cord bracelet. Replacing the black silk with a leath...

A particularly nice Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold brooch in the form of a floral spray. The strap-like leaves are worked in shaded green enamels, and the flowers are made from freshwater "dogtooth" pearls centered with old mine cut diamonds. The pearls have particularly attractive silvery luster and their irregular shapes beautifully mimic the frilly edges of flower petals. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. Marked by Henry Freund & Bro.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: e...

A very fine Victorian tortoise shell pin inlaid with gold and silver in a floral and butterfly pattern. The design is beautifully executed and is a bit more ornate than much piqué work. The inlaid metals are engraved to add even more depth to the design. The tortoise is nicely translucent when held to strong light. The back retains the original pinstem, but the clasp is a replacement.

Origin: America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no missing inlay, replaced clasp. Size: 1-5/8” x 1-3...