All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #596107 (stock #mla20606)
9 ct yellow gold Victorian flexible snake bracelet, adjusts to fit almost any size wrist. Total length (if unraveled and laid out) is approx 11.5 inches. Intricately engraved on both the head and tail, with 2 tiny garnets for the eyes. Extensively Hallmarked on the back of the head as follows: 375, S&P, and 3 hallmarks-- a basket, an anchor, and what looks to be a C or an L. Width of the bracelet is approx 1/4 inch. Excellent condition, easy to wear!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #717512 (stock #mla30748)
Wide Nouveau eternity band set with six oval shaped natural coral stones. Width is approximately 3/8 inch. Size 7 3/4, cannot be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1900 item #889124 (stock #mlw090081)
Victorian ca. 1880 very very flexible 15k yellow gold wraparound snake bracelet, 24 inches long (if laid flat), can be shaped to fit almost any size, option of wearing on upper arm. Head of bracelet accented with two tiny ruby eyes. Rare! Excellent condition Length (if unspooled): 24 inches Width: 7.5 mm (5/16 inch) Width of snake head at its widest point: 12mm Weight: 43.3 grams, Layaway available.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #975694 (stock #01708)
A mid-Victorian 2-1/4 x 1-7/8" reverse painted Essex crystal brooch c1850s-60s. This pin features a rolled gold plated setting with the original long c-clasp and pin. The reverse carved and hand painted flowers have silver paint (with some oxidation on a few of the flowers) and the crystal is bevelled...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #544646 (stock #0658)
A simple and elegant Victorian brass photo pin c1890. This 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" pin features a twist border and an inset photograph of two attractive young men with a celluloid window; it is retained by a metal backing plate with folded tabs. This pin has a c-clasp and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, losses, corrosion, repairs or damage. Shipping is $5 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #1125916 (stock #02090)
An unusual late Victorian period hand carved 1-5/16" x 1-1/8" shell cameo depicting a branch with flowers. The detail is well-done and this unset cameo is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some smoothing of the design from age. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1900 item #890611 (stock #gal-127)
This is an antique 9K yellow gold filled scale link pocket watch chain; 19th century, English; Measures 24 1/2 in length. Condition is very good with minor wear to plate.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1900 item #873162
This is an antique Silver belt of Nyonya lady in Straits Settlements, still very fashionable today to be worn with even jeans, in a very good condition. It is with the flora and pheonix bird design typical of the Chinese Works of art of the era, circa 1900s or earlier. Please ask for more photos and details before buying....thank you for interest....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1430512
An interesting 10K Victorian pin in the form of a mythological creature coiled around a flame-like pillar. The creature appears to be an Ophis, a winged serpent from Greek mythology said to guard the myrrh fields of ancient Arabia. The monster grasps a seed pearl in it's jaws. The surfaces have a semi-matte bloomed finish. Tested and guaranteed 10K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1890
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-3/8" x 1-3/16"
  • Weight: 2.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1476640
An elegant Art Nouveau bracelet worked in 18K gold, each link is the form of a pansy enclosed in a scrolling border. The Victorian floriography (the “language of flowers”), the pansy represented the sentiment “think of me.” Jewels with pansies were often given as a romantic gesture or by the parents of a young woman upon her marriage. The bracelet is stamped with 18K fineness marks and an unidentified goldsmith’s mark.
  • Origin: France, ca...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1044872
A stunning French 18K yellow gold and diamond pansy brooch in the Art Nouveau taste. The petals are beautifully decorated in translucent enamels shading from silvery white to cream to rose. The outer ruffled edge of each petal is outlined in small rose cut diamonds. The pansy is centered by a larger rose cut diamond of unusually good color and clarity. As is typical of 19th century French jewels, the diamonds are set in silver...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #256833
Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut green tourmaline. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: France, circa 1850...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1368995
A nicely-detailed late Victorian pin depicting a lion’s head. The open mouth grasps a 10-point old European-cut diamond, while each eye is set with a small cabochon ruby. The head is surrounded by flowing fur that hints at Art Nouveau styling. The design is similar to a tiger’s head brooch that was made by Alling & Co., and probably was made by one of Alling’s Newark competitors. The c-clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

Origin: America, ca. 1890...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1414817
A Victorian 14K gold ring featuring an oval garnet cabochon surrounded by a laurel wreath border. The 10 x 7 mm garnet has very attractive coloring that contrasts nicely with the gold setting. Originally a stickpin, a 14K gold shank has been added.
  • Origin: America, ca 1890
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: crown 9/16" x 7/16"
  • Finger Size: 6-3/4
  • Weight: 2.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1452831
An elegant 14K yellow gold Victorian bracelet in a twisted braid design. Interestingly, the bracelet tapers toward either end, leaving the middle heftier. This subtle detail gives the bracelet great elegance. The bracelet could be used to suspend up to 18 charms by passing thin jump rings through the center of each twist. That said, it’s really rather attractive all on its own...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1023939 (stock #vj201053)
Victorian 14K yellow and rose gold bookchain necklace made of intricately carved links with fine etruscan beadwork. Includes 2 rose gold spring rings and an extra link, also referred to as a "dangle," for attaching a locket or pendant. Can be worn with the spring ring clasp in front or in back. Total length is 21 inches, large links are 1/4 inch wide at the widest point. Excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1371489
Lovely French Second Empire 18K yellow gold, ruby and pearl earrings. Each earring features a surmount set with a round ruby in a buttercup mounting suspending a scrolled drop terminating in a second ruby and seed pearl drop surrounded by an engraved horseshoe. The rubies are relatively pastel, with a soft reddish-pink coloring. The earrings have lots of movement and sparkle...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1330767
A lovely double-sided 18K gold and crystal locket, the gold rim elegantly decorated with a bound reed design in the Louis XVA style. The round faceted crystal covers are suspended in a diamond-shaped open frame. The locket is cleverly constructed with a hidden screw mechanism that allows the gold frame to expand so the crystal covers can be removed for adding or changing the locket's contents...