A 10k purple sapphire ring with white sapphires from the 1950s. This size 7 ring features a lovely and very flashy cushion cut purple sapphire (tests as sapphire on our gem tester) flanked by two small white sapphires in a 10k yellow gold setting. It measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the setting, it weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 10K with an A+A maker's mark...
Phenomenally impressive late Edwardian bar pin featuring 54 diamonds set in 18K white gold. The diamonds are cut in rose-cut (smallest stones) and old-European and brilliant cuts (larger stones). The color and clarity is outstanding. The larger stones are estimated at VVS1 clarity and G color. The larger stones are .45, .38, and .38 carats. The medium-sized stones are all between .11 and .18 carats. The total weight is 2.16 carats...
A 14k white gold heart with diamonds pendant on a chain necklace. This 1970s necklace consists of the 7/8 x 3/4" heart (including bale) and the 17-1/2" fine link chain with a springring clasp. The heart features 12 low quality diamonds and it is stamped 14K as is the chain; the clasp is stamped 585. This necklace weighs 4.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A 1960-s minimalist diamond bracelet is decorated by 12 brilliant cut diamonds. Each diamond is set in a round 14Kt white gold bezel setting, and half round 14Kt yellow gold bars connecting the diamonds complete the design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.50Ct. The length of the bracelet is 7 ¼” and at the widest part it is ¼” wide.
A classic pave pearl puffed heart pendant and brooch worked in 10K yellow gold. The back retains the original findings including a watch hook. Marked “10K.”
- Origin: America, ca. 1900
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 13/16” x 27/32” (excluding bail)
- Weight: 4.3 grams
A delightful Victorian reverse carved crystal pendant set in 12K yellow gold. The pendant depicts a Yorkshire terrier (Yorkie). He’s beautifully and deeply carved and painted in shades of brown and cream. The texture of his fur comes across very nicely in the design. The dog wears a blue ribbon around his neck and displays quite a lot of character with a bit of tongue sticking out to one side and one drooping ear...
Four hand hammered solid gold bangles bought in Egypt during the 60's. They are unmarked and guaranteed. For a smaller hand and slightly out of round, the inner diameter on all measures 2-1/2". Total weight 39gr. Sold as is.
This great pear shaped ring is a real blast from the past, a blast of diamonds that is! A 1960-s beauty set in 14Kt gold and decorated by 87 diamonds. There are 43 various straight and tapered diamond baguettes set on the outer edge of the ring, while the center cluster is decorated by 44 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 87 H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity diamonds is 3.50Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and can easily be sized.
A very fine Art Nouveau enameled 14K yellow gold cattleya orchid brooch by A. J. Hedges. This quality of this piece is stunning. The enamel fades from a milky semitranslucent texture near the center of the flower to very translucent pale shades at the edges of the petals. The color shifts from a greenish-cream color to a pure pink along the very edges. The orchid is fully three dimensional, and the throat is set with a small seed pearl...
A classic Victorian fancy double belcher chain link necklace composed of interlocking fluted double links in 14K gold. The fluted shape of the links enhances the reflections in the gold, so the chain has a certain sparkly quality. Substantial enough to be worn alone or suspending a large pendant or locket, the chain can also be worn wrapped three to four times around the wrist as a bracelet. The links are also open enough that the chain can suspend multiple smaller pendants or charms...
A fine 18K yellow gold Victorian bracelet in the Etruscan Revival taste. The bracelet comprises ten 7-mm gold beads ornately decorated in twisted wire- and bead-work. Two 8.5-mm beads flank the clasp. The beads are joined by trace link chains, the larger beads being separated at a greater distance from the others. The placement of the hallmarks on the chain segments indicates this is the original design of the bracelet and that it has not been altered...
Mens' or womens' 14k yellow gold signet initial ring, initial "R" set on black onyx with 2 tiny diamond accents. Shank has beautifully etched detail on sides. Size 6.75 -7, sizable by a competent jeweler. Top of ring measures 3/8 inch wide, 1/2 inch tall. Weight is 3.9 grams.
A 10k yellow gold man's synthetic blue sapphire ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 9-3/4 or 9.75 ring measures 9/16" x 5/8" along the setting. The square blue stone is bezel-set and open backed and the superb electric blue colour is always evident and shows nice light play from the rear facets (see pics). This classic modernist ring is stamped 10 K with an A+A maker's mark and it weighs a substantial 7.9 grams...
Fabulous vintage oval angel skin pink coral cabochon ring with 4 diamonds flanking each side...
Spectacular and big antique bracelet made from pink coral beads and matching flower form
carved coral elements, centered by an amazing full length carved coral three dimensional cherub or putto, all wired on a gold frame. Circa
1850. The center element and the clasp element are hinged to the sides. With a slide clasp with a carved coral cabochon. The color is warmer than the photos depict.
Great size --
1 1/2 inches wide at center and with a wearable length of 6 7/8 inches. Excel...
This is one of our very favorite lavaliers! It is quintessential Art Nouveau. It depicts a flower with an amethyst at its center, with the classic whiplash motif. The central amethyst weighs approximately 1/2 carat, and it’s accented by 28 seed pearls. Feng Shui practitioners believe amethysts aid in purification, and give access to a higher plane of energy. It tests as 14k, and the gold is that lovely subtle old gold color. It weighs 3.3g and measures 1” x 1” at the widest points. Chain ...
Fine Victorian 18K rose gold stick pin. The thre-dimensional pin is in the form of a horse's saddle. A bit of the blanket peeks out from underneath and is bordered in rose-cut diamonds. The pin is very nicely detailed. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.
Origin: England or America, ca 1880. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-1/4" overall length; head 5/8" x 5/8". Weight: 2.0 grams.
A lovely and very unusual 18K yellow gold, rock crystal, mother of pearl and aventurine glass ("goldstone") locket. The locket is constructed as a beveled oval frame of aventuring enclosing a pair of rock crystal windows, one of which opens to allow access to the inside of the locket. A mother-of-pearl plaque can be left in place so two photos can be displayed or removed so the locket can hold a lock of hair or a pressed flower. This is the only aventurine locket we have seen. The bail is st...