A 14K white gold pendant featuring a prong-set 1.04 carat diamond (H/I1). The diamond has very good cut and brilliance. The pendant is accompanied by an 18-3/4" white gold chain.

A pretty vintage 14K yellow gold pin by Krementz featuring a spray of beautifully enameled bleeding hearts, each dangling a small seed pearl. The enameling on the blossoms has a matte effect that mimics the waxing texture of the flower in nature, while the leaves are in Krementz's more typical shaded translucent style...

This lovely, old pin or brooch measures 1 1/2" x 1/4" x just over 1/8". Set in brass, within ropetwist wire cells, it displays colorful, floral / foliate patterns. It has a C-catch and is marked MADE IN ITALY. I believe it is circa 1900.

A rare pair of 18K yellow gold earclips in the Sputnik style. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, and green and pink tourmalines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of Stern's native Brazil. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...

Masterfully carved to the smallest detail is this 18Kt yellow gold mother and child pendant. Mother’s day or a new child is a perfect occasion to give this piece of jewelry to an all deserving mother.The pendant with the bail is 1 1/8" high and 5/8" wide.

The five 10 X 8 millimeter oval faceted amethysts are connected by alternating oval and round 14Kt yellow gold links in this period bracelet. The length of the bracelet is 7 ¼ “.

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889...

These pair of 14Kt yellow gold and garnet earrings is a 1960-s revival of the Victorian style. The top part of each earring is set with a 3 millimeter round faceted garnet, while the movable bottom part is centered by a 5 millimeter round cabochon garnet. The earrings have French backs for non pierced ears. If needed it would be possible to convert the backs. The length of the earrings is 1 ¼” and the width is 7/16” at the widest part.

A 12 X 10 millimeter synthetic ruby is set in a 14Kt yellow gold fancy basket setting. The ring is a size 6 ½ and can easily be sized.

Very fine, heavy, fully three-dimensional 18K yellow gold figural brooch in the form of a 420 Class racing sailboat by Fred of Paris. It can also be worn as a pendant. The mast is fully Bermuda-rigged with beautifully detailed sails worked in contrasting matte and polished gold. Two figures are hiking out over the edge of the hull and waves lap at the sides. The 420 Class was designed in 1959 and became the leading training vessel for Olympic-class boats...

A wonderful pair of 18Kt yellow gold and diamond flexible flower design earrings with screw-backs and oversized earring backs. Each earring is enhanced by twenty eight high quality brilliant cut and three marquise cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 62 diamonds is 1.55Ct. The earrings are 1” long and 3/8” wide at the widest part.

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...

This is a classic pair of European 18Kt two tone gold and diamond hanging earrings with lever backs and two diamonds. The yellow gold lever backs support a free moving white gold triangular design from which the free moving white gold flower is also hangings. The flower on each earring is centered by a full cut diamond. The approximate total weight of diamonds is 0.15Ct. The length of the earrings is 1 1/4".

An elegantly understated vintage 14Kt yellow gold polished puffed heart pendant/charm would look great on a necklace or a charm bracelet. The heart measures 9/16” high and 7/16” wide.

A large 18K gold, ruby & diamond love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“more than yesterday, less than tomorrow”), a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand author of “Cyrano,” in 1889. The word plus is represented by a plus sign set with a small rose cut diamond, while “moins” is represented by a minus sign set with small synthetic rubies...

This simple yet stylish engagement ring features an oval center stone of approximately 0.90 carats. With three vertically arranged straight baguettes on each side, graduated in size as they move away from the central diamond, the total carat weight comes to 1.10. The oval stone is J color VS1 clarity and is set in a 14 karat two tone ring: white gold prongs secure the diamond, but the band itself is a rich yellow gold

A nice 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring are particularly brilliant in mid-tone colors surrounding the central aquamarine...

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with a rose cut diamond and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies...

A wonderfully detailed 14K yellow gold brooch depicting a spaniel. The shape of the dog’s head and the amount of fur suggests that the pin represents a Springer or English Cocker spaniel. The pin has substantial weight. The clasp is marked “14K.”

• Origin: America, circa 1935.
• Dimensions: 1 3/32” x 3/4”.
• Weight: 6.9 grams.
• Condition: excellent; sharp detail.

A grooved design makes this 14Kt yellow gold puffed heart unique. The 3/8” high and 5/16” high heart would make a nice pendant or a great charm for a charm bracelet.

Simple yet elegant defines this two-tone 14Kt gold filigree bar pin from the 1920’s. The body of the pin is made of yellow gold while the top is white gold. The pin is flat and the two leaf-like designs toward either end have a slight dome shape. The length of the pin is 2 5/8” and the width is 3/16” – 3/8”.

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...

A native is hunting a giraffe in this hunting scene from South Africa. The scene is carved out of bone and set in a 9 Ct yellow gold pendant. The pendant is 5/8” rounded square, and 3.5 millimeters thick.

This pair of 18Kt white gold natural sapphire and natural diamond cluster earrings project elegance and style. The masterfully created earrings are centered by two oval sapphires with the approximate total weight of 0.90Ct, and the sapphires are surrounded by 20 full cut diamonds with the approximately total weight of 0.40Ct. The oval clusters measure 10 X 6 millimeters. The earrings have posts with secure ear knots.

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond, and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”), a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889. In 1907, the Lyonnais jewelry Alphonse Augis created a love token based on the poem...

For anniversary or wedding jewelry, there’s nothing more romantic than Alphonse Augis’ love token jewelry. Usually, they are round medallions, but this exceptionally rare piece is in the form of a love letter using a rebus to spell out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow,” a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand, author of “Cyrano de Bergerac” in 1889...

A 3 millimeter wide diamond eternity band is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The twenty seven full cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.85 Ct are set in a “fish tail” style setting. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can NOT be sized.

A very handsome, heavy 18K yellow gold ring set with a rectangular cushion cut synthetic ruby. The angularity of the setting is particularly attractive. The use of synthetic rubies in the era immediately after World War II is very typical, and this ring would have been expensive. Such stones are often an unattractive, bright orangey-red color. This ruby has a deeper red color modified with a little purple for a very rich look. The stone is well cut, with very good brilliance...

A very good 18K yellow gold Venetian Etruscan charm in the shape of a crown set with amethysts and pearls. The gold surfaces are decorated with ornate bead and twisted wire ornaments...

A superb Ventian Etruscan pendant or charm set with citrine, smoky quartz, green and green tourmaline, aquamarine, blue topaz, hessonite garnet, and almandine garnet. These large pendants come in many different shapes, but this is the first time we've seen one in the shape of a six-pointed star (Star of David.) The gemstones are nicely colored and all the gold surfaces are enhanced with intricate ropetwist and beaded decoration. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca 1955
• Co...

A fine Italian Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm set with amethysts and pearls. The charm is shaped as a crown. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire and rosette motifs. The oval amethysts have nice medium color intensity and the pearls have good luster. The charm bears the maker’s mark of Figli di Vittoria Franconeri di Lidia (Florence).

• Origin: Italy, ca. 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1” x 13/16” x 1-1/4” (excluding jump ring)
• Approxima...

An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold and amber earrings, the square cabochon amber simply set in the gold frame. The prongs holding the amber become an important part of the overall design. The amber has fine, even coloring with a tinge of red, and superb clarity. The backs are stamped for 18K and with the maker’s mark for Laboratorio Ruber, Milan.

Origin: Italy, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4" wide; 1-5/32” long to top of wire. Weight: 15.4 gr.

A pair of high quality 1960s French 18K gold earrings featuring cabochons of ruby, sapphire and emerald nestled in a spiky gold design the resembles chestnuts as they burst from their shells at the peak of ripeness. The gemstones are intensely saturated in pure tones of red, blue and green. The earrings bear French hallmarks for 18K gold and have an unidentified maker's mark "Ste EUR". The earrings have clip backs, but the levers have an opening so posts could be added, if desired.

• F...

This gorgeous 14kt white gold and diamond ring is an artistic interpretation of a bouquet of flowers with a bow. The approximate weight of the 2 full-cut diamonds and the 21 single-cut diamonds is 0.50Ct. The diameter of the top of the ring is 14 millimeters. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

This simply elegant period line bracelet is made of 14Kt yellow gold with a platinum top and decorated in the center by an approximately 0.06Ct single cut diamond. The diamond is flanked by a 3 mm square sapphire on either side. The length of the bracelet is 6 7/8” and the width is 3/16”.

An uncommon 18K yellow gold pendant in the Sputnik style collet-set with round amethysts, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, garnets, aquamarines and citrines. This design was originally created by H Stern in the 1950s to showcase the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of the company's native Brazil. It later came to be known as "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance resulting from the specific combin...

This classic U.S. Navy ring is something of an oddity—it was custom-made in France! The ring is an older style with shoulders depicing an American eagle surmounting a stars and stripes shield over the letters “USN”. The crown is set with an oval cabochon of almandine garnet surrounded by the words “United States Navy,” the words separated by stars. The garnet has an intense deep red color that contrasts handsomely with the gold. The design elements of the ring suggest an early 20th cen...

This very attractive heart shaped amethyst pendant is set in 14Kt white gold. The checker board faceted 12 X 12 millimeter prong set amethyst is surrounded by 59 single-cut diamonds set in two rows. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.30Ct. The height of the pendant is 1” with the bail, and the width is ¾”.

This pair of 14 millimeter round cabochon coral earrings evokes the elegant 1960-s. Set in 14Kt yellow gold with a very secure combination closure of posts and omega backs. The bezel around the coral is decorated by a rope and twisted wire outer bezel. The total diameter is 17.5 millimeter.

A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemond Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889. In 1907, the Lyonnais jewelry Alphonse Augis created a love token based on the poem, and his designs became iconic. In this example, the word “moins” is represented by a...

This very stylish 18Kt yellow and white gold bow pin was made in Italy in the 1960-s. The two different colors of gold have two different finishes, and the center is accented by three single cut diamonds. The height of the pin is 2 ¼” and the width at the widest part is 2 ¼”.

This classic 14Kt yellow gold estate elegant dome ring is decorated by bead work along with shiny and matte finished surfaces. The top of the ring is 12 millimeter wide and it tapers down to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.

These cuff links are circa 1920's. They are "disks" with a filigree, foliate, spiral design. Their diameter is 3/4". They are marked 835 and have a maker's mark I am continuing to research. They are in excellent condition.

This pair of estate oval carved jade earrings is set in 14Kt yellow gold settings with none pierced screw backs. The 15 X 12 millimeter oval carved jade pieces are prong set in the center. The overall measurements of the earrings are 19 X 15 millimeters.

This 14Kt two-tone estate ring is set with a 9 X 7 millimeter oval natural Kyanite* that weighs 2.22Ct. The center stone is flanked on either side by 2 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 4 diamonds is 0.18Ct.The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized. * Kyanite is a gemstone quality aluminum silicate and used for jewelry as a blue semiprecious stone. Its name is derived from the Greek word 'kuanos' or 'kyanos', which means 'deep blue', alluding to its typical blue c...

Lush vintage angelskin or salmon coral beaded necklace with a 14KT white gold engraved slide clasp. Circa 1930. Clasp is marked 14K. The color is warmer than the photos depict. The beads range in size from 6 mm to 3 mm. The shortest strand (wearable length) is 16 inches and the longest strand is 20 inches. The center drops about 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

This is a very stylish 18Kt yellow ring depicting a snake with its twists and turns moving out of the coiled position. The snake has two diamond eyes. The size of the ring is 5 ½ but it can be sized.

A large 10k gold shell portrait cameo pendant pin from the 1950s. This 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" hand carved shell portrait cameo is mounted in 10k yellow gold. This cameo features a ribbon-twist border, a safety catch, and it is stamped 10K and BK on the inside of the mount near the pin (mark not shown and difficult to photograph). It has a swing-up loop for wear as a pendant, it weighs 16.9 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

A heavy weight 14Kt yellow and white gold pendant that has a fluted oval and bow design, and which is centered by a prong set 9 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon opal. The pendant comes with a 16” 14Kt yellow gold cable chain.

A particularly nice mid-century 14K yellow begging poodle pin, the eyes, nose and tongue set with bright cabochon rubies. The dog is completed with a white gold collar set with diamonds. The gold has a Florentine finish to represent the clipped areas of fur. The brightness of the rubies and the perky attitude sets this poodle pin apart. The clasp is marked "14K."

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent, all original
• Dimensions: 1-3/4” x 1”
• Weight: 11.0 g...

An elegant small 14K gold enameled flower pin featuring a pair of white four-leaf clovers with green veining. Each flower is centered with a seed pearl. During the Victorian era, flowers were used to symbolize specific sentiments, and the white clover meant “think of me.” Small pins such as this were often given as presents to new brides and are sometimes called honeymoon pins. The back of the pin is stamped with Hammerman’s mark and 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1946. Condition: excell...

A lovely pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings in the classic 1950s combination of diamonds, turquoise and ruby. The cruciform shape and sophisticated use of gemstone colors is very much in the style of Verdura, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels pieces of the era. The gold petals are simply enhanced with twisted wire and the diamonds are set in platinum. Each earring is stamped with French gold and platinum hallmarks.

Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 15/16 x 15/1...

A fine pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings in the Venetian Etruscan style. Each earring features a 1.52 amethyst cabochon surrounded by smaller cabochons. The gold surfaces are enhanced with an intricate pattern of wire- and bead-work, and the edges are finished in a zigzag pattern. The earrings are marked with Italian hallmarks. The backs have omega clips, but posts could easily be added.

• Italy, ca. 1960
• Excellent condition
• 15/16" diameter
• 13.0 grams
• ...

Priced to go is this 14Kt white gold diamond and sapphire engagement ring. The three stone ring is centered by a 1.03Ct brilliant cut diamond that has K color and I1 clarity. The two 5.5 millimeter round faceted natural sapphires weigh approximately 1,75Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and can easily be sized.

This is an Anyique 14K Victorian Brooch with Turquoise Accents. The size is 1 3/4" X 1 1/2". Clearly marked 14K on the back. Scarce, scarce Victorian Gold here. jpgs provide more info

A high-quality 18K gold Etruscan-style Italian charm/pendant set with turquoise cabochons and concealing a hidden compartment in the bottom. The exposed gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wirework and beading, and the top shoulder has an unusual “horn” decoration that we’ve never seen before. Etruscan charms with compartments are very rare. The jump ring is marked “750” for 18K and the charm is tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent

A vintage opal and diamond cluster ring set in 10Kt yellow gold, centered by a fiery 9 X 7 millimeter cabochon oval opal. The opal is surrounded by 28 single-cut diamond and 3 more diamonds on either side of the oval center. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct. The ring is a size 7 and it can easily be sized.

A pair of vintage 14Kt yellow gold lever back earrings is set with 4.5 millimeter deep red coral balls. The earrings date back circa 1970 and were made in Italy. The diameter of the flowers is ½” and the height of the earrings is ¾”.

An elegant 18k yellow gold ring featuring an oval brilliant cut aquamarine accented at compass points with folds of gold nestling small round brilliant diamonds. The aquamarine has medium light pure blue color and eye-clean clarity. The cut is very good with excellent brilliance. The interior of the shank is stamped “18K.”

• America, circa 1960.
• Dimensions: crown, 3/4 x 11/16” (20 x 17 mm).
• Weight: 6.2 grams.
• Finger Size: 7 1/4.
• Approximate Total Gem...

An elegant pair of 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold and pearl earrings are centered by high luster 3.5 millimeter cultured pearls. The six engraved petals on each earring form a 1” diameter flower, and the earrings have wire backs with hook closures.