The silences aren't uncomfortable, you talk without words. He knows when to reach over and hold your hand or when to crack a bad joke, just to make you grin. The ultimate symbol of unending love, fidelity and strength, the buckle ring is essential for every ring collection. This warm and wonderful version is simple and full of grace.

This manly sized buckle ring would make a fantastic wedding band, it’s full of history and very stylish to boot. This hand crafted ring was most likely made in England around 1880-1900, it has no hallmarks and tests as sterling silver, with gold wash accents around the top and bottom of the band and at the buckle. The ring would comfortably fit a size 10.75-11 finger and measures 11.6 mm north to south, it narrows very slightly to 9.9 mm at the back of the band. This ring weighs 9.7 grams. Certainly this ring was made for a man, but the right woman could easily pull it off!

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“Glory to God in the Highest; on Earth, peace and good will towards men” - Luke 2:14 and the First Transatlantic Telegraph Message, sent August 16th, 1858.

We were at dinner with friends in London and we were talking about the most unusual pieces that we’ve ever had. For me, it was a fob, made from a slice of the first functioning Transatlantic Telegraph Cable, laid in 1858. The fob was cased in silver with a little gold ship on the ocean laying cable. I was lamenting to my friends that I’d never see its like again. The next day I went to an antiques show at the Royal Horticultural Hall and was browsing about. I looked into the case of man I’ve known for many years as we chatted and low and behold I spotting this fob, only the second one I’ve seen in over 20 years. My friend didn’t know what it was, and told me that he’d had it for quite awhile, that it had been in a box of things he’d bought at auction and that this was the first time he’d put it out for sale. Kismet, defined.

This wonderful fob contains a gold cased slice of the first Transatlantic telegraph cable, made from copper and steel wire and cased in gutta-percha, a natural type of latex. The case around the cable is beautifully hand embossed and crafted of 18 karat gold. The pendant measures 32 mm north to south and 21 mm across and weighs 6.3 grams. It is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested to verify the gold content.

Hand crafted in England in about 1858, this fantastic pendant is a little piece of history that’s sure to be a conversation starter!

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To the Victorians, an anchor was a symbol of hope and steadfastness. Husbands would go off to sea as wives stood waving goodbye in the salty air of the harbor; they wore anchor motifs as a sentiment that they would see each other again. They would trust this idea and would hold enduring love, despite distance and danger. The anchor was also mentioned in a beautiful bible verse, Hebrews 6:19, “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and secure, and which enters into that within the veil.” This was likely the origination of the symbol, but of course, an anchor is logically a resource for ensuring safety, for holding steady, and for sound reliance.

This fantastic Anchor brooch has the added Victorian sentiment of the ivy leaf, a symbol of love, used as ‘I cling to thee’. The sterling silver anchor has pink and yellow gold washed leaves and tips for added visual interest. This wonderful piece measures 43.5 mm north to south and 22.7 mm across at the widest point, it weighs 2.7 grams. We’d be happy to convert this lovely brooch to a pendant upon request. The pin is marked to the reverse with the hallmarks showing that it was made in Birmingham, England in 1890, it also has a makers mark.

Sail away with this fantastic sea-themed anchor jewel. No need to be by the water to wear it, anywhere with a glass of wine and a sunset will do.

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The average life expectancy of a woman born in 1800 in England was about 35 years. By comparison, dear Mary Ann Gillett’s life of 67 years must have seemed quite long and luxurious. Her life was celebrated with the construction of this amazing locket which contains a lock of her hair clasped with seed pearls and gold wire, opposite her hair is an elaborately engraved plaque with her name and the date of her death.

This stunning locket is in amazing condition, likely due to living most of its life in its original fitted box. The front is set with ten pearls and a banded agate and decorated in rich black and white enamel, it reads ‘In Memory Of’. The back of the locket is equally beautiful and showcases a spray of ivy leaves (sorry, we could have cleaned it better!). This locket measures 54 mm north to south and 31.8 mm across, it’s 10.9 mm thick and weighs 24.4 grams; it has no hallmarks, but careful acid testing reveals it to be made of 18 karat gold. This beautiful piece was hand crafted in England in about 1874. The interior inscription reads: ‘Mary Ann Gillett, died 20th Aug..st 1874, Aged 67’. The locket is presented in it’s original fitted box lined in blue velvet, together the locket and box weigh 50.6 grams.

The presence of white enamel on memorial pieces sometimes symbols that the person was unmarried, perhaps the reason Mary Ann lived to such a ripe old age was that she didn’t have to go through the perils of childbirth?

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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So, admittedly I do have a pretty big weakness for these fantastic Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau silver and enamel pieces, but this one really got me in the feels. Something about the shape, that organic, tree of life feel to it, and the color, that bright mediterranean sea in the sunshine look to it, just had me trembling a bit. Did I mention the perfect weight and velvety feel of it? No? Did I mention how it’s the perfect piece to dress up a tee shirt and jeans or wear with a cocktail dress? No? Did I tell you how many compliments it will garner? How many conversations it will start? No? Hmmm… must’ve forgotten to mention that.

This fantastic Art Nouveau necklace was hand crafted in silver in about 1900, most likely in Germany. It is accented with blue enamel and has a matching drop. The hand crafted chain measures 18 inches and the drop is 48.2 mm from north to south and 28.1 mm across. The pendant is marked ‘800’ to the reverse and weighs 6.3 grams.

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True story: Whenever I’m shopping in England, I often get accused of picking out all the pieces that my vendors have just purchased. “How do you always know which pieces I just bought!!??”. This ring was one of those, in fact I took it right off the finger of my friend, she said it was good that I bought it before she got too attached!

This stunning and large ring was most certainly made for a man, but the right woman could certainly pull it off. Hand crafted in about 1880, this Austro-Hungarian beauty is set with a large oval of rich green bloodstone flecked with red. The stone measures 19 x 15.8 mm and is closed at the back. The ring face measures 27 mm north to south and 24.5 mm across, it sits 6.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 3.5 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked with a makers mark and hallmark, it has been acid tested to verify the gold content at 14 karat and weighs 12.6 grams. This very handsome ring is a size 12 US and could be resized somewhat to suit.

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Are you a sexy steampunk kind of girl? Do you have a little rock and roll rebel in your soul? These Victorians had the collar figured out and this one would go as well with a leather jacket as it ever did with a velvet corset, although it would go quite nicely with that, too.

A collar like this one can be worn lots of different ways, you can wear it with the clasp in front and a locket or a different bauble dropped off of it, or you can remove the locket and wear it with the clasp in back as a very smart choker. You can wear it with the engraved side up for a little extra visual interest, or you can wear it with the smooth side up for a sleeker look.

This hand crafted beauty was made in England in about 1880. It has the smooth, silky feel that only old sterling seems able to achieve. The collar is 16 inches long and 21.1 mm wide. The collar weighs 60.6 grams. It is crafted of sterling silver and while unmarked, it has been acid tested.

A substantial piece of jewelry for a woman with a substantial sense of style.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June of 1914 was the trigger that launched the Great War of 1914-1918, which we now call World War I. The English tried to stay out of the war, but on August 4th the Germans came through Belgium and attacked France and England could no longer ignore the treat, within days they were officially at war. English patriotism was high during war time and this ‘Bully’ bulldog holding a Union Jack in his mouth was just one symbol of this national feeling.

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in sterling silver in 1914. It is beautifully rendered with great attention to detail, the bright enameled colors of the British flag really pop! This wonderful piece is marked to the reverse with the word ‘silver’ and a Registration number, ‘REGd 644039’, indicating the date of origin. The doggie measures 21.4 mm north to south and 35.2 mm across and weighs 3.8 grams.

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The Captains face was shaved clean but his imperial mutton chops waved in the sea breeze as he scanned the horizon, his bold chin was set firm, his eyes narrowed. He pulled on the thick gold chain attached to his vest and removed a red leather case with a gold bale protruding from it’s top. Opening the case, he revealed a large and very precise compass, he removed it and stashed the case back into his pocket, noting the admiring glances aimed his way that always accompanied this move. The beautiful, large, crystal and gold compass had been carefully hand made by the renowned firm of Francis Barker and Son and it had been a gift from his wife, Victoria. It was she and their two sons who were his true pride and joy, but this compass was a close fourth and it always made him think of her and smile. Her joy on that Christmas morning when he had unwrapped it was a large part of the reason that he cherished it so dearly.

This fantastic gold compass was so amazing that I snapped it up instantly. Nestled into its original fitted box, the large compass is hand crafted in rock crystal and 9 karat gold with a fantastic large needle and hand painted dial with degrees of azimuth. The compass’s bale protrudes from the case so that it could be worn whilst still being protected by the hand crafted leather case, this has kept it in pristine condition for it’s over 150 years of life.

Hand crafted by the firm of Francis Barker and Son, Limited, a company known more for making compasses than for making jewelry, it is fully hallmarked with the marks for 9 karat gold, the leopard head showing that it was made in London, England and the date code d for 1859. This wonderful pendant measures 58.1 mm north to south and 38.9 mm across when outside of it’s case and weighs 23.8 grams (or 37.4 grams inside the case).

The Victorians prized compasses as both a practical tool and a love token, so that you could always find your way back to the one you love, but this wonderful compass is much a tool as it is a wearable piece of art. It would look fabulous hanging around your neck from a heavy gold watch chain as we’ve shown it here.

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If you love antiques, and you're in London, there is only one place that you absolutely cannot miss, it's called Gray's Antique Centre and it houses hundreds of dealers selling everything from ancient artifacts to art deco gems. Gray's can be found hiding just off of Oxford Street in a lovely terra-cotta wedge of a building in the heart of London's West End (speaking of west ends, the building was built in the 19th century by John Bolding and Son as a toilet factory - hence the nickname 'John' for toilet). Give yourself some time because Gray's has actually spread out over the years and now sprawls over two floors of exquisite dealers. It's enough to make even the most novice antique collector as giddy as a schoolgirl!

I found this ring at Gray's on a Thursday morning. Hand crafted in 15 karat gold, this highly stylized signet ring is set with a smooth, un-carved oval of Onyx. The shoulders of this ring are beautifully adorned with a scroll and arrow motif. This ring is fully hallmarked with the marks for having been made in Birmingham, England in 1874 of 15 karat gold, it also has the makers mark of ‘C.G’. The ring is a size 8 US and weighs 7 grams. The onyx measures 13.4 mm north to south and 10.1 mm across, the overall face of the ring is 15.3 mm north to south and 15.3 mm across, it sits 4.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 4.6 mm at the back of the band.

This wonderful ring is very crisp and super stylish, perfect for a woman or man.

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This antique French silver cross pendant echoes two centuries of devotion and regard for sacred things. This fine reliquary cross unscrews at the base and opens vertically towards the heavens. A relic in its own right, this sentimental piece measures 60.5 mm from top to bottom, 32.4 mm across with a depth of 6.5 mm. It weighs 10.4 grams. The cross bears the French boar head mark indicating its silver fineness and was assayed in Paris.

This early piece was hand crafted in France around 1810.

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The term 'Mizpah' is found in Genesis 31:49, it means 'watchtower' and is used as a blessing, meaning "May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other". You just know that those sentimental Victorians had to use this romantic and wonderful phrase in their art and jewelry! This ring would likely have been considered a 'sweetheart ring' and would have been given by a gentleman to his lady love interest to show his intention to court her.

This charming three color gold Mizpah ring is hand crafted in 18 karat gold. It was made in Chester, England in 1876 and is fully hallmarked including the makers mark ‘J.S’. This ring measures 8.2 mm north to south and 19.2 mm across, it sits 1.4 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.5 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 7.25 but could be resized to suit, it weighs 3.5 grams.

I just fell in love with this sentimental sweetheart of a ring!

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Engraving is becoming a lost art, but when this slide locket was made it was a sport at the top of its game. The French engravers, in particular, were amongst the best in the world and could create images with engraving that were fantastically realistic, like tiny paintings in metal.

This French silver slide locket is adorned with fabulously detailed engravings of thistles on both sides. Hand crafted in around 1880, this locket contains two frames to hold your photos. The locket is a lovely large size and measures 55.2 mm north to south and 40 mm across; it weighs 16.5 grams. The locket is marked with French assay marks for silver and also bears a makers mark.

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“It is my prayer, it is my longing, that we may pass from this life together—a longing which shall never perish from the earth, but shall have place in the heart of every wife that loves, until the end of time; and it shall be called by my name.” - Eve (Mark Twain)

The serpent has had a place in mythology since man has been man. Chased from the Garden of Eden, sprouting from the head of a Gorgon, a dual symbol of good and evil, of medicine and poison, of fertility and revenge. Perhaps the duality of our own human nature has led every culture throughout humankind to both revere and revile them. To the Egyptians they were a symbol of royalty, to the Hindi a sign of passion, to the Romans they represented undying love. When Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria, it was at the height of a fashion revival for all things ancient and he presented her with a ring composed of two intertwined snakes to symbolize their unity and eternal love. Thus began both the engagement ring and the Victorian love affair with the serpent.

This magnificent single snake ring is set with a lively combination of diamonds and rubies. Hand crafted around 1870 in 15 karat gold, this beautiful ring contains two old European cut diamonds which together weigh .2 carats and two small rose cut diamonds eyes. It is further set with two rich pink rubies which together weigh .2 carats, one is round faceted and the other is cushion cut. The ring has no marks and has been carefully acid tested to verify the gold content. The face of this ring measures 5.6 mm north to south and 20 mm across, it sits 4.4 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. This size 7.75 US ring weighs 3.2 grams.

This wonderfully sparkly ring would make a glorious engagement or wedding ring, the Victorians would approve!

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Watching Victoria, Poldark or Downton Abbey might make you think that living in the Victorian era would be glamorous. It may make you want to wander the streets of London in corsets and layered dresses amidst horse drawn carriages, to attend soirees and full out balls. However, quite apart from the crime and deprivation of the time, the diseases of this period would often wipe out whole families and even villages. I have little doubt that it was something like Typhoid or Cholera which took out the two ladies listed on this sweet and touching memorial ring.

Hand crafted in about 1868, this fantastic memorial ring is set with an oval of smooth cut Sardonyx and is wrapped in finely woven hair around the band. This wide band is fully engraved on the outside and on the inside is engraved with the inscription “Hannah Crichton died 9th Novr 1868” and “Agnes Nichol Crichton died 16th Novr 1868”. This ring is a size 8.25 US and cannot be resized. This wonderful, wide band ring measures 14.2 mm north to south at the face and 12.9 mm across, it is 9.8 mm at the back of the band. This ring is not hallmarked but does bear a makers mark of ‘HC & Co’, it has been carefully acid tested to verify the gold content of 15 karat gold. This ring weighs 6.7 grams.

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This chain was made to hold a watch. After all, pocket watches were a necessity for almost everyone in the Victorian era and beyond, but after World War II the wristwatch really started to come into it's own, it was more practical, more portable, and quickly eclipsed the pocket watch as the gentleman's time piece of choice. What then to do with all those unused and unwanted beautiful watch chains? Well, it didn't take the ladies very long to figure out that they made fantastic necklaces and bracelets, and we've been wearing them ever since! Indeed, there really is nothing quite so iconic as the silver watch chain, duplicated by top designers time and time again, this classic is a go-with-anything staple of any well-dressed woman's jewelry wardrobe. But, why buy a reproduced classic when you can re-cycle a hand made antique original as stunning as this one?

This Victorian paperclip link beauty was hand made in Birmingham, England in about 1890. The chain has a lobster style clasps in the back and a T bar drop at the front which hangs 1 inch down from the chain and measures 1 1/2 inches across. This chain has a velvety soft patina and is quite heavy and solid in feel, weighing in at 38.9 grams. It is 18.25 inches long from end to end and is hallmarked all over the place, someone at the assay office had fun that day. The bales and each link of the chain are marked with ’375’ and ‘9’ for 9 karat gold. There are also makers marks, M & M.

A stunning and unique watch chain with a rich, luxurious feel!

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She stood in the doorway, a silhouette of herself in a dress so timeless that it could have been made yesterday or back in the 20s. Her edges glowed. The jewel on her right first finger caught the light and bounced orange light into the room. He couldn’t take his eyes from her. He was mesmerized.

This fantastic English ring makes a bold statement. Set with a huge sugarloaf of cherry amber, this hand crafted ring dates to the 1930s. The fantastic rich orange-red gem is the star of this show and measures 23.5 x 18.8 x 10 mm and weighs over 14 carats. The overall measurements of the face of this ring are 25.7 mm north to south and 21.6 mm across, it sits 11 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.5 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 6.5 US and weighs 7.5 grams. The golden mounting is marked ‘YES’ and tests as 9 karat gold, it has lovely fleur de lis carved into the shoulders.

If you’re looking for something show-stopping, compliment garnering, and all around fabulous, look no further than this stunning ring.

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'All of Nature’s splendor seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine Opals: fire and lightnings, all the colors of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Its origins go back to a time long before our memory, to the ancient dream time of the Australian aborigines. It is reported in their legends that the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans. And at the very spot, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the Opals.' - ICGA website

These Opals are spectacular. Let me just say off the batt that I am not an Opal expert, but I find myself more and more drawn to their subdued charm. This Opal ring took me completely by surprise. It is a lovely but fairly typical five stone Victorian ring (sometimes called a Half Hoop), but there is nothing typical at all about these stones. When I put it on my hand I noticed right away that these lovely crystal opals had great fire and play of color, the colors changing from calm reds, oranges and blues to bright and flashing bold blues and greens. The most amazing thing, though, is the way that these opals appear lit from within. That is not some trick of photography or light, it is simply the brilliance and fire of these stones, they almost seem to provide their own light.

This is a truly lovely hand made English Victorian ring, all set in 18 karat gold. The opals weigh approximately 3.3 carats all together, the center stone measures 7.4 x 5.4 x 2.8 mm, the inner sides measure 6.4 x 4.5 x 2.3 mm, and the outer sides measure 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 mm. The overall measurements are 8 mm north to south, 19.5 mm across and the ring sits 5.3 mm off the finger. The ring is currently a size 8, this style is difficult but not impossible to re-size, but if you let me know your desired size, I'd be happy to find out if it could be re-sized for you. This unmarked ring has been acid tested to confirm the gold content, it weighs 3.3 grams.

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Do you have long fingers? Long fingers need long rings. Like this one. To be honest, I didn't have to think too long about whether or not to buy this fabulous ring. Set with miles of sparkling old cut diamonds, this ring made my mind up for me.

French for 'little boat' the term 'navette' in jewelry refers to a ring shaped just like this. Hand crafted in about 1890, this wonderful ring is set with 33 old European cut diamonds that add up to 2.55 carats in all, the center stone weighs .3 carats. This large ring measures 42.7 mm north to south and 17 mm across, it sits 6 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band, it weighs 7.1 grams. This ring is made of 18 karat gold and while unmarked, it has been acid tested to verify content. This ring is a size 6 US and could be re-sized to suit.

Like a tiny jeweled boat seen from above, this fantastic navette shaped ring is perfect for those with long fingers (like me!), loaded with sparkle and charm!

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Ah, those sentimental Victorians! How could I not fall instantly head over heels for this Victorian ring just loaded with charm and tender emotion? This ring is a prime example of the romantic age, adorned with fantastically detailed enamel and a rose cut diamond forget-me-not flower, a sweet symbol of eternal love!

This wonderful enameled memorial ring was hand crafted around 1840 in England. The 15 karat gold ring is set with 9 rose cut diamonds in the shape of a forget-me-not flower. This ring is in lovely condition with its enamel fully intact, it is a size 7.75 US and cannot be re-sized; it measures 11.9 mm north to south and 11.1 mm wide, it sits 3 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.8 mm at the back of the band. This wonderful ring weighs 2.4 grams.

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They call it cat’s eye. Is this because of the fantastic color that changes from green to gold depending on the light? Or is it because the ‘eye’ seems to follow you wherever you go? Or maybe it’s just because this stone is fabulous, just like cat’s?

This cat’s eye chrysoberyl is surrounded by a halo of Old European cut diamonds, all set into a Victorian ring of 18 karat gold. The center stone is a wonderful oval cabochon which measures 16 x 7.8 x 4.5 mm and weighs approximately 5.7 carats. Overall the face of this ring measures 19.5 mm north to south and 11.8 mm across, it sits 5.7 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.8 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ’18c’ for 18 karat gold and weighs 4.3 grams. This size 7.5 ring could be re-sized to suit.

This classic ring is such a rare beauty, it is filled with light and sparkle. This ring was hand crafted around 1880, most likely in England, which is where I purchased it.

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In reality Earth’s moon was formed about 4.5 billion years ago when a giant astroid hit the earth. The dust and debris from the impact coalesced into a big ball of rock which was kind enough to give us waves and reflect back the suns glow to light up our nights. Reality doesn’t really come into play very often when it comes to the moon, though, does it? The moon is romance and whimsy, it’s face, perfectly pocked with space debris, forms a benevolent face whose unchanging expression is a constant in all our lives.

This wonderful little ‘man in the moon’ pendant is a little unlike the moon in that it actually has two faces, one side happy and serene, the other sad and blue. This lovely pendant is crafted in 9 karat gold and is marked ‘9c’, it was made in England around 1910-1920. Including the bale this pendant measures 17 mm north to south and is 12 mm across, it weighs .4 grams.

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In real life, the Ostrich is an animal which stands over 9 feet tall and can run at a maximum speed of up to 45 miles per hour, fast enough to chase a cheetah. In heraldry, the image of an Ostrich is used as a symbol of faith and contemplation. For centuries the Ostrich was always depicted with a metal object in its mouth, usually a horseshoe or a key. It was thought that Ostriches could eat these metal objects. The family Chamberlin features an ostrich like this one with a key in its beak standing atop a coronet.

This handcrafted 18 karat gold ring features a large oval of deep green bloodstone flecked with bright red. The stone is carved with a fantastic image of an ostrich holding a key and is set into a subtly gorgeous ring with a rosy gold hue. This large intaglio measures 19 mm north to south and 12.3 mm across, the overall face of the ring is 20.8 x 11.6 mm and sits 4.7 mm of the finger. This ring is a size 8.25 and is unmarked, so we’ve carefully acid tested it to verify the content. This circa 1870-80 ring weighs 9.8 grams. Most likely it was made in England which is where I found it.

I have to wonder if perhaps this wasn’t the ring of one Peter Redpath who lived from 1821-1894. Redpath was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who was of Scottish descent. He migrated to England in 1880. His personal crest was identical to this carving.

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This poetic antique silver slide locket was handcrafted around 1880 in France. It features an engraving which depicts the painting by renowned artist Jean-Honore Fragonard, titled “The Fountain of Love” circa 1785. At the bottom of the engraving, in honor of the artist, reads “ol’pares Fragonard”. Slide open this sentimental locket to find two beveled mirrors nestled inside. It measures 76.5 mm tall and 52 mm across; and weighs 63 grams. This wonderful piece is hallmarked and bears the French boar’s head and a maker’s mark. An enchanting locket, and perfect memento to a timeless allegory of love.

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Like it or not, our human history and mythology is highly connected to the imagery and iconography of the serpent. Cleopatra wore golden snakes, Eve was notoriously taken in by one, the Buddhists say that Mucalinda, king of the snakes, guarded the Buddha while he sat in meditation, and the ancient Egyptians worshiped the snake goddess Wajet, who protected the pharaohs, while simultaneously fearing her son, Nehebkau, the two headed serpent who guarded the entrance to the underworld. The snake biting it's own tail has been used through the ages to represent the cyclic and infinite nature of all of life, and the motif is thought to have been inspired by the stars of the Milky Way. Snakes intertwined have long embodied the perfection and eternity of love.

This unusual and beautifully hand crafted ring is made up of not one or two, but four fantastic snakes curing their way around your finger. Each snakes head is set with a different gemstone, representing the four most precious of stones, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. I knew I had to have the rare and lovely thing the second that I first laid eyes on it. This ring is a size 8 and would be difficult (although not impossible) to re-size; it measures 15 mm north to south and weighs 4.2 grams. This ring is marked with ‘585’ indicating that it’s 14 karat gold. I’m not certain where it was made, but it likely dates to about 1890-1900, I found it in Belgium.

There is something very powerful about a man in a gold ring. Throw in a couple of snakes and that power speaks to yummy. (This ring would be equally beautiful and powerful on a woman, don’t get me wrong).

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Jean-Baptiste Emile Dropsy worked as a medal artist from the late 1870s through the 1910s. During this time he made many religious medals, which he predominantly did to help pay the bills,; when he was crafting for his own pleasure, he made pieces like this one. Beautiful women in the Art Nouveau style were a favorite of this gentle giant who had left his families trade as sculptors of marble to follow his own passion.

This fantastic French slide locket is so rich in detail that you can almost smell the flowers, just like the beautiful woman showcased here. This large locket contains a mirror, giving it a wonderful mysterious effect. The locket is crafted in silver and contains French hallmarks, the boar and a makers mark, as well as Dropsy’s signature to the front. This locket is plain to the reverse and measures 59 mm north to south including the bale and 47.7 mm across, it weighs 40 grams.

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His tie was striped with shades of crimson; his tailored suit was crisply pressed and charcoal. Her confidence was hardly ever shaken; and yet this man, whom she’d never met, asked her for the time because his pocket watch had stopped. All she could do was giggle. He tucked his watch and fob in his pocket, still wondering the time. She pulled out her phone and showed him the clock, without saying an actual word. He thanked her, as a gentleman would, and handed her his business card with just his name on the front, Jay Brady, his number was on the back. Again, all she could do was giggle.

This antique Victorian carnelian watch fob was made circa 1820 in England. The rich orange carnelian set in gold features an intaglio seal of a detailed family crest. This crest is that of the family Brady or McBrady, of Ireland. The crest is made up of a winged cherub set atop a Coat of Arms. The banner near the bottom reads, “Claritate Dextra”, which is Latin for ‘with a bright light to the right’. The upper part of this fob a boasts rich, regal design. This piece weighs 22.8 grams and measures 29.3 x 24.4 x 41.3 mm. It has been acid tested as 15 karat gold, it is likely what they call ‘cased’ meaning that it’s a very thick layer of gold over base metal, it would be impossible to tell without ruining the fob, but I assume most of these Georgian beauties are cased.

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Before the sun never set on the British Empire, it never set on the Spanish one. In fact, all the way up to the end of the eighteenth century it was Spain, not Britain, who controlled most of the Americas, both North and South.

This gorgeous and rare Iberian ring was hand crafted in Spain or Portugal around 1750. It is set with a mix of table cut rubies and spinels in a stylized bow motif. Ribbons used to tie gems around the wrist and neck morphed into the bow becoming a highly desired style in jewels of all kinds. Careful acid testing reveals that the ring is made in 14-15 karat gold. This ring is a size 12.5 US and measures 18 mm north to south and 26.3 mm across, it sits 5.7 mm off the hand and narrows to 3.7 mm at the back of the band. This ring weighs 4.9 grams and has several old marks that are no longer legible.

This ring is in very lovely condition for a piece that’s over 260 years old, all of the 15 stones are present and appear to be original. Please note that this ring is very old and while it can be worn, great care should be taken with it, it is also thinly built in keeping with the designs of the time. As with all foil backed rings, care should be taken to keep this ring dry.

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Have you ever visited Brighton? If you get the chance, I highly recommend it. Go visit the Brighton Pavilion, a pleasure palace built by King George IV. The outside might look like a tiny Taj Mahal, but the inside is full on Chinese. Well, not real Chinese, really, but more like what the English in the 1820s thought Chinese interiors would look like. They really didn’t get it quite right, but it’s a marvel for the senses, so go anyway! And wear these earrings while you’re there, you’ll fit in just fine.

These wonderful Victorian silver earrings were hand crafted around 1880 in England. They have a nod to the Chinoiserie style that was in fashion in the late 1880s and yet they are decorated with forget-me-not flowers, showing their decidedly Victorian sentimentality. These lovelies measure 35 mm from top to bottom and 14.3 mm across and together they weigh 4 grams. They are unmarked but test as sterling silver.

Earrings like these were de rigor day-wear for the Victorian Lady, rock them alone or with a Victorian collar and locket and a bangle or two!

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Gold and diamonds have a time and a place, and I’m always sure to pack some when visiting Paris and Rome, but if I’m off for a week in Bali or a few days exploring the Yucatan Peninsula I reach for something I can wear everywhere and with everything, something just like this strand of carved citrine beads. This strand can dress up a simple Maxi dress but it’ll be perfectly happy with hiking boots and a tank.

Hand carved citrine beads in variegated colors of whiskey and brown, 17 in all, make up this 17 inch long strand. A small silver clasp holds it shut and it’s not in need of re-stringing any time soon. This wonderful necklace is hard to date, it definitely has age, but I couldn’t tell you if it was from the 20s or the 60s or somewhere in between, I purchased it at a little flea market in France. This strand weighs 69.2 grams.

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She came into the shop in a rush; she needed a cold bottle of good champagne to take for the hostess of a small dinner she was attending. She wore a simple linen shift in a color somewhere between violet and deep purple and big earrings along with the most fascinating long chain looped expertly and effortlessly around her neck. She chatted with her friend who owned the wonderful little shop while the lovely woman wrapped the bottle with a flourish.

“We should get together and drink one of these soon” her friend said. “We just need an occasion to celebrate.”

“Maria,” she responded, “a good bottle of champagne is its own reason!”.

This fabulous chain was hand crafted around 1890, most likely in England. It features 84 small and intricate purple enameled panels interspersed on a silver long guard chain. It most likely would originally have held a matching purple enameled watch. The chain is 61 inches long and weighs 18 grams. This wonderful piece is unmarked and tests as sterling silver.

This necklace is just like a good bottle of champagne, you don’t need a reason to celebrate it.

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