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French Grand Neoclassical Gold Earrings
$ 2,800.00
At the office she wears a scarf, knotted perfectly over a shirt that buttons down to reveal just the right amount of cleavage, not that anyone at work would know. She wears sensible shoes and the perfect length skirt. She dons the small but lovely engraved gold earrings that have been handed down from her great-great-grandmother, they are beautiful and reserved, her persona. After the computer is closed for the day, after the pencils are sharpened and arranged in their holder; well that is another thing altogether. She meets her husband of 25 years in the elegant bistro around the corner, off with the oh-so-carefully placed scarf and sensible shoes and stockings, on with strappy heels and a touch of red lipstick; down with the perfectly pinned bun. Last but not least she pulls a small box out of her purse and attaches the long, golden drops to Great, great, great Grandma’s earrings; and she is transformed.
These stunning antique French gold night and day earrings feature finely engraved florals and elegant details that smother the entire piece in elegance and French flair. They were made in France, in 1840, in 18 karat gold. They are an impressive 68 mm long with the drops on and measure 14.2 mm wide at the widest point. They are lightweight, weighing in at 5.3 mm altogether. These drop earrings are fully marked; they bear many French marks including the horse head, indicating 18 karat gold content, the bigorne mark, and a diamond cartouche makers mark.
These earrings have a back to front closure which works just as it sounds, the earring goes through the ear from behind and clips in the front. They are extremely comfortable to wear, but it can take a little time getting used to putting them on. The key is to wiggle the earring instead of trying to just push it through. Don't be surprised if you get hooked on this style of closure once you get used to it!
Victorian Monkey Enamel Silver Earrings
$ 1,290.00
I adore these cheeky little monkeys. They’re as though two horse racing jockeys are in fierce competition with each other at the Epsom Downs, and yet, they’re monkeys. The first earring features an emotional monkey in a yellow jockey cap, who is shouting and sporting a blue shirt. The second earring displays a monkey in a red jockey cap, smoking a cigar and having a grand old time; and why shouldn’t he be?
These precious antique Victorian enameled monkey earrings were handcrafted in England, around 1890. They are round, sterling silver accessories set with two unique hand painted miniatures. Together, they weigh 8.2 grams and individually measure 40 x 20 mm in overall size.
These adorable animal accessories are a fantastic example of the way in which Victorian jewelry makers were inspired. Nature and sports were two popular themes that jewelry was based on, and when combined, they make quite a unique design!
French Griffin Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
$ 2,280.00
The eagle has long been thought of as the King of the Birds, out-sizing and out-majestic-ing all of the lesser flying flocks. For just as long the lion has been known as the King of the Beasts, out-running and over-powering the wildest of foes. So, here is the Griffin, with the wings of an eagle and the head of a Lion. The griffin was devised to reign supreme as the King of Bird and Beast alike. Powerful and majestic, it holds dominion over all creatures, the great and the small.
Fabulously detailed both front and back, this circa 1890 French Griffin brooch looks like it might fly away at any moment. This brooch displays the kind of workmanship for which Parisian jewelers were famous. It is hand crafted in all 18 karat gold and holds a, silver set, 2 mm rose cut diamond in it's talons. Overall the brooch measures 65 mm across, 30 mm high and 12 mm deep. This wonderful brooch could be easily converted to a necklace, our jewelers would be happy to assist in making this happen. This piece bears the French assay marks of the eagles head (for 18 karat gold fineness) and the owl.
Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley
$ 2,450.00
The art form of crystal based reverse intaglio, or Essex Crystal work, began in Europe, possibly in Belgium. The difference between reverse carving and intaglio is that an intaglio piece is carved into the front rather than the back of the surface. It is said that Thomas Cook first introduced this tedious process to England during the 1860s. His finished crystals were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. So why weren’t they called “Cook crystals” or “Hancock crystals”? Well, it so happened that a very popular artist named William Essex, who specialized in enamel miniatures, was assumed to have produced them because of the fineness of the workmanship. Essex was one of Queen Victoria’s favorite portrait artists and so it was probably just assumed that such beautiful work must be his, and this mistaken attribution endures to this day.
This antique Victorian crystal pendant with a bouquet motif was handcrafted in 15 karat gold. It was made in 1858, in England, and features an oval cabochon cut Essex crystal set atop a beautiful image of a baby’s breath bouquet. The crystal is framed with pretty twisted wire details. The back is engraved with the date of “28th June 1858”. This piece weighs 7.0 grams and measures 32 x 20 x 10.8 mm.
Edwardian Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
$ 8,500.00
It was in the autumn when he knocked on her front door. The leaves had just begun to change and the air was crisp, bright, and cool. Typically, he would just walk in, as they had been dating for nearly a year. She cautiously opened the door, and saw him dressed to the nines with a bouquet of lilies in his hand. She smiled at the surprise, excited to see so many of her favorite flower. He led her around to the woods on the side of her house. Hanging on a red ribbon from a low branch of a maple tree was a ring, as beautiful and cheerful as the season, tied to the end with a bow.
Three pidgeon blood red rubies are the stars of this goreous Edwardian ring. This English rose is set with three untreated Burmese rubies, the center stone measures 5.8 x 5.2 x 3.5 mm and weighs approximately .8 carats, the other two rubies measure 4.5 x 3.8 x 2.4 and weigh approximately .32 carats each. The total weight of the rubies is approximately 1.45 carats. Set in between the rubies are four old European cut diamonds of 2 mm diameter which weigh approximately .2 carats total. The stones are set into a lovely 18 karat gold ring which is fully hallmarked and was hand crafted in Birmingham, England in 1904, it also bears the makers mark 'A&Co' for famed English maker Asprey and Company. The ring is a size 7.5 US and could be resized slightly.The face of this ring is 6.5 x 18.6 x 5.4 mm. This ring weighs 3.8 grams.
This perfect ring will be the ring she brags about forever, whether for a unique engagement ring, or a surprise just-because gift.
Vintage Art Deco Daisy Silver Ring Dutch
$ 560.00
Daisies were her favorite, the common kind that grew with white petals and a sunshine yellow center. She always had a vase full of these happy plants. She wore a crown of them around her blonde hair in the spring to match the reviving nature of the season. And on her finger was a ring, that she wore year-round, because silver never wilts, and daisies should always be seen.
This vintage Art Deco silver Dutch ring was handcrafted around 1930. It bears a daisy motif on a rectangular face. It is a size 6.5 and weighs 11 grams. It is hallmarked with Dutch marks and a maker’s mark that reads, ‘TCB’. The face is 23.6 x 14.3 x 6.8 mm.
The word ‘daisy’ stems from an Old English word that meant ‘day’s eye’ because this flower only opens during the day.
Antique Silver Victorian Leafy Bangle
$ 520.00
It slipped up her arm when she raised them both into the air while twirling around the dance floor. It slipped down when she moved her arms back into place, still swirling to the melody. It kept beat with the music as her body swayed, her hair swung, and her feet moved. It looked content over the shoulders of a good looking man who asked her dance during the slow song, just sitting there, in one place, waiting until the tempo picked up again.
This antique Victorian silver bangle was handcrafted in England, around 1880 and yet it is contemporary of an accessory today as it was the day it was made. It bears a leafy flower motif that has been engraved on the shiny silver surface. It’s simple, it’s classic, it’s a necessity. This bracelet weighs 29.3 grams and is 22.5 mm in depth, it would fit a wrist of 7 inches or less. There are no marks but it has been professionally acid tested.
Dance the night away with this antique foliate bangle around your wrist.
Edwardian Arts & Crafts Orange Opal Ring
$ 1,880.00
Precious opals are known for their diffraction of light, called ‘play of color’, in which rainbow colors shine from inside the stone like a kaleidoscope of firelight. This pink precious opal does just that in a mesmerizing fashion.
Opals have been used in jewelry as far back as 4000 BC, in Kenya. They were worn in Ancient Rome and considered to hold all the power of every gemstone because of the opal’s magical play of every color. The Romans called this stone, ‘opalus’, which means ‘stone of several elements’. In 75 AD, the Roman scholar Pliny took note, “Some opali carry such a play within them that they equal the deepest and richest colors of painters. Others simulate the flaming fire of burning sulfur and even the bright blaze of burning oil.”
This pink precious opal ring was handcrafted during the Arts and Crafts movement in the Edwardian Era, around 1910. This piece is European, likely Belgian. The pink opal is oval and an ellipsoid or double cabochon. It measures 11 x 8 x 5.9 mm. It is set in 18 karat gold on a size 8 band. This ring weighs 4.2 grams. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, ‘18CT’. The ring face measures 11.5 x 9.3 x 6.2 mm off the finger with a band width of 2.4 mm.
Most of the world’s opals are found in Australia. There is an Aboriginal legend that says opals came from where the Creator touched his feet to the ground as he descended from the heavens on a rainbow.
Victorian Essex Crystal Fox Ring Gold
$ 1,880.00
The art form of reverse intaglio on crystal, sometimes called Essex Crystal, began in Europe, possibly in Belgium. The difference between reverse carving and intaglio is that an intaglio piece is carved into the front rather than the back of the surface. It is said that Thomas Cook first introduced this intricate process to England during the 1860s. His finished crystals were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. So why weren’t they called “Cook crystals” or “Hancock crystals”? Well, it so happened that a very popular artist named William Essex, who specialized in enamel miniatures, was assumed to have produced them because of the fineness of the workmanship. Essex was one of Queen Victoria’s favorite portrait artists and so it was probably just assumed that such beautiful work must be his. The mistaken attribution stuck!
This Victorian Essex Crystal ring was handcrafted in England around 1870. It features an adorable fox motif on a round cabochon cut crystal set in 9 karat gold. The crystal measures 14 mm in diameter and is 6.1 mm in depth, and has a Mother of Pearl backing. The intaglio work was done around 1870, probably it was originally made as a stick pin, and the mounting onto the ring was done later, with a wonderful amount of skill. The face is 16 x 16 x 9.0 mm off the finger, with a band width of 2.3 mm. This ring is a size 5.5 and weighs 4.3 grams. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, ‘9CT’ and the number, ‘2’.
Most Essex crystal designs fall into one of four categories: animals, birds, flowers, and nautical themes. Within the animal genre the most popular subjects were horses, dogs, and foxes!
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
$ 2,900.00
It was a simple proposal, with sweet talk about everlasting love and adventures together. He asked her as they wandered through the woods, telling jokes, and bantering. She was speechless for a moment, with butterflies in her stomach. Her heart may have skipped a beat or two. He showed her the ring and her eyes grew wide. She let him slip it on her finger, as she was breathless at the sight of the glimmering prismatic diamond. This ring was anything but simple.
This perfect vintage Art Deco platinum diamond ring was handcrafted around 1920 or 1925. It was made in America during the infamous Jazz Age. It features an Old European round cut diamond weighing .5 carats. This center diamond measures 5 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm in depth. There are four more diamonds that decorate the ring’s shoulders, giving this stunner even more glitz. The sides of the ring face bear filigree made to look like little bows. The shoulders have been ornately engraved. This ring is a size 6 and weighs 2.5 grams. It is unmarked and has been acid tested. The face is 6 x 14 x 5.4 mm with a band width of 1.2 mm.
For an engagement ring she’ll show off for ages, and a ring to say you’ll love her forever, this Art Deco stunner will surely do.
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Silver Gilt Ring
$ 650.00
Renaissance Revival jewelry was en vogue during the 1800s all across Europe. Austria-Hungary established itself as a maker of quality jewelry during this time, as the pieces were not only detailed and beautiful on the front, but oftentimes equally detailed and ornate on the back. Workshops in Austria-Hungary crafted the majority of these Renaissance and Gothic Revival pieces between 1860 and 1910. Oftentimes, these pieces were made in silver and then gilded in gold. This antique turquoise ring is no exception as it was made around 1880 in Austria-Hungary, during the Victorian Era and is silver gilt.
The face of this lovely ring features an oval Renaissance Revival design with seven cabochon turquoise stones. The center turquoise is surely the star of this show as it is a beautiful robin’s egg blue color with a metallic matrix. Tiny silver gilt flowers and leaves can be found scattered gracefully around the face. It measures 14.4 x 9.0 mm. The six smaller turquoise are approximately 2.5 mm in diameter. The face is 27 x 22.1 x 9.5 mm off the finger with a bandwidth of 1.8 mm. This ring is a size 7.75 and weighs 7.0 grams. It has been acid tested.
Wear this turquoise ring with whatever your heart desires as it goes with blue jeans as easily as evening gowns! It’s a perfect example of Revival jewelry and belongs on your finger, not just in your jewelry box.
Antique Coral Arts & Crafts Silver Ring
$ 550.00
For centuries, coral was believed to protect the wearer, from evil, from sickness, and from pain. During the Georgian Era, coral was typically faceted and strung onto a necklace. Children of means would often wear a coral necklace, given to them from a loved one, to keep them safe. Of course, coral, especially red coral – the rarest and most expensive – was also fashionable. Jane Harley, the Countess of Oxford, wore a string of red coral around her neck. It was in vogue for the rich and the powerful. And honestly, I’m not convinced it ever went out of style!
This antique Arts and Crafts coral ring is a beautiful dark orange/red shade with three corals set in 800 silver. This ring is most likely German and was handcrafted around 1895 to 1905. It is a size 8.25 US and weighs 3.5 grams. Each of the three corals are oval and cabochon cut. The center coral is 8 x 6.4 x 2.1 mm. The ring face is 9.5 x 19.3 x 4.7 off the finger and the band width is 2.3 mm. It bears the silver purity hallmark, ‘800’.
Ward off evil and look devilishly good doing it with this lovely and versatile coral ring.
Antique Edwardian Moonstone Sapphire Gold Ring
$ 990.00
Ancient Romans believed that moonstones were formed by drops of moonlight. They associated it with romance, femininity, and dreams. It’s the ancient Greeks who named this stone, after the ethereal silver light of the moon. Both cultures associated it with their lunar deities. I won’t argue, as I also think this gemstone is heavenly. There’s nothing better than a moonstone accented with a sapphire, as sapphires and moonstones share similar symbolic properties. Sapphires have been attributed to royalty since the beginning of written history. The color and rarity of the stone signified power and wealth. During the Middle Ages, sapphires were thought to be the divine stone, and shield the wearer from harm and disease.
This antique Edwardian moonstone and sapphire gold ring was handcrafted around 1910 in England. It features three round cabochon moonstones, lined together with four round sapphires surrounding the center moonstone. The split shank was made in 18 karat gold and is a size 6.25. Each of the moonstones are 5.1 mm in diameter and 3.1 mm in depth. The sapphires are all approximately 1.4 mm in diameter. This beautiful ring weighs 3.4 grams. It bears the gold purity mark, ’18’. The ring face is 16.6 x 16 x 5.7 mm off the finger and the band width is 1.8mm.
You don’t have to be royalty to don this adornment, being a lover of all things beautiful is qualification enough!
Antique Arts & Crafts Citrine Necklace Silver Gilt
$ 350.00
Citrine is named from the French word for lemon, ‘citron’, as the color of this tart and sour fruit matches the shade of many citrines. The gem comes in an array of shades ranging from pale yellow to burnt amber. The color depends upon the amount of iron present in the stone - the more iron, the deeper the shade.
This Arts and Crafts necklace was handcrafted around 1900. It features four faceted citrine stones, totaling 4.86 carats. It was made in silver gilt and has been acid tested. The link chain necklace is 16.75 inches in length and it weighs 9.3 grams. The main feature’s overall measurements are 59.3 x 22.2 grams.
This Arts and Crafts necklace is a superb example of the art movement it belongs to. With its chain links connecting citrine teardrops to baubles of silver, and a pendant full of sinuous silver bordered in a flower motif, this piece is everything the movement wanted to be.
Antique Jugendstil Silver Chalcedony Necklace
$ 680.00
Jugendstil emerged in Germany around 1890. It was the Art Nouveau movement, a time of geometric and natural design, but in another language. Jugendstil means, “youth style” in German, a term that stemmed from a periodical magazine of the time. This necklace was crafted during phase II of Jugendstil, which occurred after 1900. This abstract and organic period took over everything, architecture, painting, furniture, utensils, textiles, etc. This decorative antique silver necklace is one of the masterpieces that emerged from this era.
This piece features six green chalcedony stones. It was made in Germany around 1910 and features a diamond shaped pendant in the artistic Jugendstil style. It is 17.5 inches in length and weighs 8.1 grams. This piece is hallmarked with the weevil, meaning that while it was made in Germany, it was imported into France, handcrafted in silver of 800 minimum fineness. All of the chalcedony gemstones are cabochon cut in a beautiful emerald shade of green. The top stone is 9 x 6.4 mm while the center stone is 11 x 6.4 mm. The remaining four measure 3 x 2 mm.
This piece showcases long lines, symmetry, and workmanship, making it not only the perfect example of Jugendstil, but it is also beautiful and timeless.
Antique Austrian Hunting Motif Bracelet Silver
$ 580.00
Hunting in the early 1900s wasn’t just a mans game. Women were invited to attend, and they most certainly knew how to dress for the occasion. An adventurous lady of means would ride sidesaddle on her horse, while wearing red to prevent any shots from coming her way. This woman would have known that thematic accessories were also required, such as a hunting-inspired bracelet to accent her black riding hat.
This beautifully hand crafted antique Austrian bracelet features a design inspired from the love of hunting. It was made in Austria, around 1900, in silver. It has a hefty feel at 35.0 grams and 7.75 inches of length. Each hunting motif link is round and 18.8 mm in diameter. Every piece is different from the others as there are eight charms in total, consisting of a dog, a deer, a quail, a wolf, a duck, a boar, a hare, and a raptor. It is marked with the silver content mark, ‘800’ and the maker’s mark reads, ‘BAS’.
This bracelet is a wonderful quality made piece. It’s not just for hunting anymore, but it would make a fabulous gift!
Stunning Art Deco Austrian Peridot Ring
$ 5,500.00
Austria-Hungary established itself as a quality jewelry making nation during the Victorian Era alongside the Renaissance Revival. Austria was a sovereign nation by 1925, when the Art Deco period hit and they continued to craft beautifully artistic pieces, now with opulence and geometry. The movement was inspired by Cubism and the need to stray from the previous generation’s Art Nouveau. The uncovering of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, in 1922, gave way to a revival of Ancient Egyptian motifs. This ring was made around 1925 to 1930, in Austria, during the heart of this distinctively vibrant Era.
This stunning vintage Art Deco ring features a bright forest green peridot, which is beautifully faceted and weighs approximately 3.1 carats, it measures 9.5 mm in diameter and 5.6 mm in depth. This vibrant stone is set in 14 karat gold and is accented with six square cut (synthetic?) blue sapphires. The ring face is 15.8 x 20 x 6.1 mm with a band width of 1.5 mm. It weighs 4.5 grams. This masterpiece is fully hallmarked and bears the gold purity mark, ‘585’, the horse-head mark with the number ‘3’ inside, and an assay mark. This piece has been acid tested.
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Earrings
$ 740.00
The word garnet originates from the Greek, ‘pyropes’, meaning “fiery-eyed”. It’s the perfect description for these glowing stones. Garnets have been in use since the Bronze Age, if not earlier. Prehistoric Egyptians used garnets as inlays in their jewelry and carvings that date as far back as 3100 BC. They claimed garnets were the symbol of life. The Ancient Romans fell in love with garnets during the 3rd and 4th century and often used them as signet rings. Bohemian garnets are a special shade of deep red. Bohemian garnets have been mined in the area we now call Czechoslovakia since the Middle Ages. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the popularity of garnets grew to their height. Bohemian garnets and their traditional dark red wine shade took over the jewelry market, including this very pair of earrings.
These antique Victorian Bohemian garnet earrings were handcrafted in England around 1890. Each teardrop-shaped cabochon-cut garnet is set in low karat garnet gold, and is bordered by a row of 17 smaller garnets, adding elegance and style. The large garnet measures 14.7 x 7.4 mm, while the smaller stones are 3 mm in diameter. Each earring’s overall measurements are 24 x 14.5 mm. Together, they weigh 8.2 grams. They are have a makers mark that reads, ‘WHC’.
For a night out on the town or in with the hubby, these glowing garnet studs will make the entire room look your way.
Victorian Etruscan Revival Turquoise Gold Earrings
$ 780.00
In the early 1800s, a tomb was uncovered outside of Rome. It held mysterious gold jewelry of delicate design, with gold beads and twisted wires. These were tombs of an old Etruscan civilization. At the same time, Pompeii was being excavated, a city conquered by the Etruscans long before the Romans took over. These events caused a shift in jewelry design, called the Etruscan Revival, which took place beginning around 1860. A jeweler named Fortunato Pio Castellani claimed to have the knowledge on how to accurately craft jewelry in the careful delicate and detailed way the Etruscans once had. He created replicas of jewels found in these various excavation sites and he did a beautiful job. The techniques of crafting matte and shiny surfaces came back into style, the ways of crafting depth and relief were managed with corded wire. Castellani’s ideas flowed through Europe, all the way to England. Granulation, perfected by the ancient Etruscans, and wondered at due to its complexity and beauty, was now back and taking over all of Europe. An example of this can be seen in this very pair of earrings with its careful placing of metal balls onto their surface.
These antique Etruscan Revival drop earrings each feature one round cabochon cut turquoise gem with a dark teal color and metallic matrix. They were hand crafted in England, during the Victorian Era, around 1870. They were made in 9 karat gold and are marked, ‘9ct’. Each turquoise measures 9.4 mm in diameter and 6.25 mm in depth. The Etruscan Revival style is evident with the usage of turquoise as well as the granulation details on the turquoises’ settings. These are an exquisite pair of earrings, inspired by centuries of art and culture.
Carnelian Gold Drop Earrings Lovely & Victorian
$ 620.00
They’re like the sun as it rises over the mountains somewhere in the west. They’re like the coral under the foam of the sea, with clown fish swimming in and out of its arms. They’re like a ripe pumpkin in the autumn, carved with the face of a jack-o-lantern, glowing bright around the flame of a candle. These orange baubles of wonderful, well, they get the privilege of dangling from your ears, like a field of California poppies.
These very pretty antique Victorian carnelian drop earrings were handcrafted around 1850, in England. Each earring features two bright red-orange carnelians, set in 9 karat gold with a chain that links the two parts together. The top carnelian is round and cabochon cut, measuring 8.7 mm in diameter. The bottom carnelian is a unique vase shape and 10.0 mm in diameter. Together, they weigh 5.0 grams. Each earring measures 46.6 mm in length. There are no marks and they have been acid tested.
These earrings are the accessory you’ve been looking for, they’re ready to be dressed up, dressed down, and adored.
Antique Jet Earrings Silver Tulip Drops
$ 480.00
Introducing – the everywhere earring. They’re like that anywhere leather bag and those anywhere white sneakers. They’re that little spring in your step you didn’t realize you needed. These earrings are more than an impulse, they’re a decision, and a great one at that.
The stars of this show are a pair of teardrop shaped smooth, sleek, black jet dangling from a silver flower-like setting. Together, these earrings weigh 10.0 grams. Each earring measures 55 x 10.5 mm and together they weigh 10 grams. There are no marks and they have been acid tested. The earrings were made in England around 1890-1900 and have new tops and wires.
Jet, a dark brown - black coal formed from fossilized wood from the Jurassic Period, has been used for thousands of years to craft all types of jewelry as well as personal objects. The blackness of its color made it popular for mourning jewelry during the Victorian era.
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Drop Earrings
$ 880.00
She was standing with her sisters as they chatted about the rest of the guests at the ball. She was busy listening to the songs, considering learning them on her piano forte back home. She didn’t know he was watching her from across the room. She didn’t know he noticed her silk chiffon gown in the shade of soft yellow. She didn’t notice him watching her golden earrings move, catching and refracting light, as her head swayed to music. She didn’t notice much about anything until he asked her for the next dance. And as they spun around the floor, the world sank away, it was just the two of them, moving to a song in the distance.
These antique Victorian earrings were handcrafted around 1890, in Birmingham, England. These bell-like drop earrings each contain a lovely turquoise stone, giving these classic earrings the perfect amount of color. Together, they weigh 4.3 grams. Each earring measures 52 x 19.3 mm. There are English import marks on the wires and while they are marked ‘375’ for 9 karat gold, they actually test as 12 karat gold.
These perfect golden antique earrings will still be the ones that get noticed at the dance, classic pieces like these never go out of style!
Antique Pinchbeck Blue Enamel Earrings
Sold Out - $ 690.00
There once was a clock maker named Christopher Pinchbeck, the First. He worked on Fleet Street, in London, where he made clocks and musical instruments for the wealthy. He crafted a, now famous, musical clock for King Louis XIV. In the year 1720, he created a metal that still bears his name. It looked like gold, and yet had none. Pinchbeck was a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. It looked so much like gold that he was always sure to clearly label any of this new material, he liked his customers to be accurately informed. He wasn’t one to trick others, but there were people who tried to use his material in such a way. His wonderful creation was used in jewelry of all sorts, including stagecoaches, where theft was high, and in this beautiful pair of antique earrings.
These classic Victorian pinchbeck and blue enamel earrings were handcrafted in England around 1880. These teardrop earrings feature elegant floral engraving with a strip of tiny golden beads and twisted wires down the center of each. Pale blue enamel decorates a portion of each earring that looks like wings, or even a shield, as though they’re ready to fly away and into battle. Together, they weigh 7.2 grams. Each earring’s overall measurements are 47 x 17.6 x 7.5 mm. There are no marks and they have been acid tested.
These darling earrings are just waiting to dangle from your ears, they look great with a smile and even better with a laugh.
Funky Large Silver Vintage Earrings
Sold Out - $ 190.00
She was in her high cut boots and low-cut pants, listening to Blondie and Fleetwood Mac on her record player. She was at a friend’s house. They were being young, living life in the moment, waiting for boys to call and staring at glossy magazine covers. Stars were beginning to pop into the night sky as the two of them decided to play dress up, wearing their favorite flower print shift dresses and silver earrings. Her pair were something her mother had recently purchased her for her birthday. She loved those earrings. They were as dangly as something Stevie Nicks would wear and as glamorous as something Cher might don. The two of them danced and sang to the music, pretending to be in a band, giggling, dreaming, living.
These large vintage silver earrings reminded me of music notes with their melodious loops and swirls. They were made in the 1970s and still look fabulous today. Together, they weigh 15.7 grams. Each earring measures 70 x 32 mm. They are marked with the silver content mark, ‘925’, the letter, ‘T’, and the maker’s mark, ‘MJL’.
From that little back dresses to those well worn jeans, this pair of ‘not to be missed’ danglers will look stunning on you!
Art Deco Sterling Onyx Love Birds Ring
$ 780.00
Two love birds snuggling on a branch grace the shoulders of this wonderful Art Deco ring.
Fully hand crafted in sterling silver, this lovely ring is set with a smooth cabochon of black onyx. The onyx measures 16 mm across and 10.7 mm north to south and is 3.8 mm deep. The ring face overall measures 19 mm across and 13.8 mm north to south and sits 7 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 6 US and could be resized somewhat to suit. The ring weighs 3.5 grams.
This sweet and lovely ring would make an exquisite gift for your love bird!
Victorian Turquoise Ring 15k Gold
$ 880.00
Jane Austen owned a turquoise ring that was made during the 1760s. It was a simple and elegant 9 karat gold ring featuring a bezel set cabochon cut turquoise stone. There is mystery regarding how it came into her possession. She may have inherited the ring, it could have been a gift, only she knew. The famous author lived from 1775 to 1817, during the Regency Era. In her novels, she describes a variety of jewelry in beautiful ways, noting its importance in English culture and in individual sentiment. This ring would have been befitting of Austen’s status as a member of the Hampshire gentry.
This turquoise ring was made approximately 100 years after Austen’s, during the Victorian Era. It’s paralleled in mystery, as there are no marks. But it’s not lacking in beauty or style. This ring was made for a lady to wear, and to be seen, at balls, or in town.
Handcrafted in 15 karat gold, this ring holds 11 round cabochon cut turquoise stones, likely Persian turquoise as evidenced by the robin’s egg blue color. The ring face measures 6.7 x 16.6 x 2.5 mm. The center stone is 3.2 mm in diameter. It was made around 1860, in England. This ring is a size 8 and weighs 1.7 grams.
Need a little glamour in your life? Try this turquoise stunner on for size!
Georgian Garnet Jet Memorial Ring Dated 1806
$ 1,280.00
Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. Pieces worn before the mid-1600s were known as Memento Mori, which is a Latin phrase meaning, “Remember that you will die”. They were creative and beautiful pieces that reflected upon mortality. In 1649, King Charles I was executed and many aristocrats wanted to express their sympathy. They commissioned jewelry makers to craft pieces with a portrait of the king. This event caused a shift in the making of mourning jewelry. No longer was there just a focus on the inevitable, but there was now a focus on life on earth.
Memorial bands were made to distribute amongst close friends and family of the deceased, typically by wealthier families who could afford it. Often, the one who made the arrangements for this was the deceased, prior to their passing. They were stunning pieces, some with miniature portraits of the loved one, some with woven locks of hair. This piece features dark colored stones, worn during the mourning period.
This beautiful Georgian memorial ring features a cabochon oval garnet surrounded by faceted jet stones, all set in 9 karat gold. This is an early piece, handcrafted in 1806 in England. The garnet is 11.5 x 7 mm, and there are 20 jet stones each 2 mm in diameter. The ring face is 18 x 13 x 6.3 mm and the band width is 4.3 mm. The shoulders are aesthetic in their graceful nature as they swoop down from the face and form gold loops that connect at the back. The inside of the ring face reveals an inscription, “Jn Stevens died 30 Sep 1793 Aged 42 Mary Stevens died 23 Nov 1806 Aged 62”. This ring has been acid tested. It was made in a size 9.5 and weighs 5.0 grams.
This is a beautiful ring, perfect for the jewelry collector in your life, or a lover of the finer things in life.
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby Opal Shield Ring
$ 1,280.00
He was away for far too long. Her warm heart waited for his return, for his laugh, for his wit, for his smile. She looked at her ring and moved it side to side, watching it catch the last of the day’s sunlight. He told her, when he gave it to her, that each of the stones meant something grand. A sapphire for loyalty, his heart would never stray; a ruby for passion, as sizzling as firelight; a diamond for eternity, and everlasting love; and an opal for hope, especially when in doubt.
This is a classic antique Victorian shield ring that holds four beautiful gemstones, a sapphire, a diamond, a ruby, and an opal. It was handcrafted around 1900, most likely in England, which is where I purchased it. There are no marks on this ring, and it has been acid tested at 18 karat gold. The ring face measures 12 x 10.5 x 2.5 mm off the finger, and the bandwidth is 4 mm. This ring is a size 7.5 and weighs 5.1 grams.
This strong and sturdy ring is sure to please any jewelry lover, with its shiny gold and precious gems!
Antique Cabochon Garnet Ring 15k Gold 1871
$ 2,400.00
The word garnet originates from the Greek, ‘pyropes’, meaning “fiery-eyed”. It’s the perfect description for these glowing stones. Garnets have been in use since the Bronze Age, if not earlier. Prehistoric Egyptians used garnets as inlays in their jewelry and carvings that date as far back as 3100 BC. They claimed garnets were the symbol of life. The Ancient Romans fell in love with garnets during the 3rd and 4th century and often used them as signet rings. Bohemian garnets are a special shade of deep red. Bohemian garnets have been mined in the area we now call Czechoslovakia since the Middle Ages. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the popularity of garnets grew to their height. Bohemian garnets and their traditional dark red wine shade took over the jewelry market, including this very ring.
This antique Victorian red garnet ring was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1871. It features a delicious oval garnet that has been cabochon cut, set in 15 karat gold and flanked with detailed shoulders. It’s an eye-catching ring. The garnet measures 14 x 10 mm. The ring face is 15.7 x 17.2 x 5.6 mm and the band width is 3.1 mm. This piece is fully hallmarked and bears the date letter, ‘W’, the anchor for Birmingham, the gold purity mark, ‘15’ and ‘.625’. The maker’s mark reads, ‘E L’. This ring is a size 8.25 and weighs 6.0 grams.
This truly unisex ring would be stunning on a man or a woman, not to mention it goes great with a bottle of Occhipinti Il Frappato and a chocolate truffle or two!
Art Deco Opal Diamond Gold Ring
$ 1,980.00
Her curtains were pulled aside, revealing a black night sky, without a star or moon in sight. The wind was heard but she was busy, writing, passionately creating a story of mythical creatures and happy endings. The flicker of candlelight emanated from the tall dark red candlesticks burning in the corner. The flame’s light hit the ring on her right hand, the hand scribbling wildly with a feather quill on thick parchment. The ring glowed as though she had the sun hidden somewhere inside of it. Her content ginger cat sat on the edge of her oak desk, watching the specks of light that jumped from the prismatic opals on her ring to the darkened walls of the library, like a kaleidoscope.
This vintage English Art Deco ring was handcrafted in London, in 1925. There are five luminescent round cabochon opals set on a square face. The center opal is the largest, measuring 4.5 mm in diameter and 1.9 mm deep. The other four are all 3.3 mm in diameter and 1.5 mm in depth, approximately. This gorgeous 18 karat gold piece is truly Art Deco in its display with dazzling colors, and geometric shape. It is fully hallmarked and bears the crown for England, leopard head for London, the gold purity mark, ‘18’, and the date letter, ‘k’. This ring is a size 5.75 and weighs 4.5 grams.
Wear the Jazz Age around your finger with this fiery opal ring! It would make a fantastic birthday gift, or just a fun little accessory for yourself.
Edwardian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Platinum
$ 2,500.00
It matched the pine trees in the early summer, and gave the beauty of the clover field a run for their money. It dazzled like the stars and seemed to glitter like them too, like the snow in the winter, when the morning sun rises and the flakes are prisms with light emanating from their depths. It looked content on her finger, holding his hand, near her smile. So perfect, so pristine, so grand.
This antique Edwardian ring was handcrafted around 1910, in England. It features four round Old European cut diamonds, totaling .3 carats of sparkle. Each diamond is 2.4 mm in diameter and 2.0 mm in depth. Patterned among the diamonds are three stunning emeralds, adding up to .82 total carats. The center emerald measures 6 x 4.2 x 3.1 mm in diameter. The stones are set in platinum on an 18 karat gold band. It is hallmarked ‘PLAT’, and ‘18CT’. This ring is a size 7.25 and weighs 3.5 grams.
For a unique and glittery engagement ring, this emerald masterpiece will do!
We offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. Layaway can be arranged as 3 or 4 payments with one payment down and one every 30 days. Items ship when payment is complete, and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Art Deco Large Amethyst Gold Ring
$ 1,950.00
The word, “amethyst” originates from the Greek word, “amethystos”, which is translated to, “not drunken”. The gemstone was considered an antidote to intoxication by the ancient Greeks and Romans. They crafted drinking vessels from the stone, believing it would prevent drunkenness.
During medieval times, European soldiers wore amethyst amulets to protect them in war, believing the stone could calm their minds, clear their heads, and heal their wounds. Leonardo Da Vinci attributed amethysts to the power of intelligence. He thought the stone had the ability to dissipate evil thoughts. Buddhists in Tibet use amethysts in their prayer beads for wisdom, a clear mind, spiritual awareness, and healing.
This antique English Art Deco ring features a rich purple colored oval faceted amethyst weighing 20.87 carats. The stone measures 28.2 x 14.7 x 9.5 mm, it is prong set in 18 karat gold. This ring is a size 6.75 and weighs 10.9 grams. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, ‘750’ and with the maker’s mark, ‘AHB’.
I can’t guarantee this ring will really prevent you from feeling all those glasses of wine, but I can tell you that your finger will look fabulous holding the glass.
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
St. Christopher Sterling Silver Round Pendant by Georg Jensen Ltd
$ 75.00
The name Christopher means ‘Christ-bearer’, fitting for a man who is known as the patron saint of safe travels. History remains mysterious as St. Christopher is one of the most popular saints, and yet, he may not have existed at all. There is one man that many believe to have been the real-life Christopher, he was born around 300 BC and was named Reprobus. This man wanted to serve the “greatest king of all” and eventually decided to seek out Christ. He chose to spend his time helping people cross the river, as his height, rumored to be more than seven feet tall, and sturdiness, would be useful there. A child asked for his assistance and without hesitation, Reprobus agreed. The waters grew angry and the current strengthened, the child felt heavier and heavier as they went on. Only after they safety made it across did the child reveal himself as Christ. The local king didn’t like that Reprobus was converting his people to Christianity and had him beheaded.
This vintage sterling silver pendant was handcrafted in London, by Georg Jensen Ltd, in 1989. It depicts St. Christopher as he carries Christ, disguised as a child, across a river. This motif is framed with a pretty patterned edge of x’s. It is round and measures 26 mm in diameter. This piece weighs 8.4 grams. The back of the pendant bears the lion passant, for English sterling silver, the leopard head for London, and the date letter, ‘P’. The maker’s mark reads, ‘GJLd’.
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Antique Edwardian Double Diamond Ring 15k Gold Silver Set
$ 2,760.00
She was at her table, with her coffee, reading a book. One hand turned the page while the other subconsciously twirled her hair. The ring on the twirling hand refracted rainbow shades all around her, onto the walls and the coffee cups of strangers. Those diamonds, they sang with the light, sending dancing color off into the atmosphere like fairies in a tale.
This glittering, uniquely shaped antique Edwardian diamond ring was handcrafted around 1910, in England. Each of the 11 diamonds are silver set on a 15 karat gold band. The two largest stones measure 3.6 x 2.1 mm and 3.6 x 2.6 mm, respectively. Altogether, this sparkling stunner totals .65 carats! The ring face is 15.5 x 14.7 x 4 mm off the finger. There are no marks and it has been acid tested. This ring weighs 2.9 grams and is a size 5.25 US.
Sparkle, sparkle, and more sparkle!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Victorian 3 Stone Diamond and Ruby Gypsy Ring in 18k Gold
$ 1,080.00
Does it go better with the red maxi dress and brown wedge heels? Or with the short black sundress and nude flats? Or those old faded jeans and a tailored white t-shirt? Or that floral skirt with the knit top? Or the ever so trendy the crop top and high waisted bell-bottoms?
This antique Victorian diamond and ruby ring was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1889. It has one white diamond at the center, gypsy set and measuring 3.4 mm in diameter and 2.2 mm in depth weighing about .2 carats. There are two gypsy set rubies, one on each side of the diamond, that measure 3.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 mm, and weigh about .2 carats each. This ring is a size 6.5 and weighs 3.7 grams. It is fully hallmarked and bears the crown and anchor, for Birmingham, England, the gold purity mark, ‘18’, the letter date, ‘p’. This classic ring would be a great stacking ring!
This is the ring that goes with everything, I’ve found it, and I’m sharing it with you!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Turquoise Pendant Hammered
$ 580.00
She wore it with her white sundress and gladiator sandals on her way to get a coffee at a local café in the city. The shade of turquoise matched her eyes and caused the barista to stare a little longer than was considered well-mannered. She didn’t mind, he was quite good-looking after all. She walked down the street, with her vanilla iced latte in hand, catching glimpses of the shine that her pendant reflected in the store windows.
This antique Arts and Crafts silver turquoise pendant was handcrafted around 1900, in England. It’s a heart shaped hammered piece of silver with a turquoise drop. The turquoise is an oval blue cabochon cut stone with matrix clarity. The overall measurements are 50 x 24.7 mm, it weighs 3.4 grams. This piece has been acid tested.
This pendant would go perfectly with an iced coffee, but it would play nice with a glass of champagne as well, wearable from blue-jeans to little black dresses!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring in 18k Gold and Platinum
$ 750.00
She didn’t know why he was such a babbling wreck. He seemed fine on the phone. They were just going out to dinner. He insisted they leave early so she threw on her strappy heeled sandals and off they went, down the hall and out the door. They flagged down a taxi and he whispered something to the driver that she couldn’t understand. About halfway there, she realized they were going the wrong way. He finally smiled, and told her not to worry. Moments later the taxi let them out in a dark part of the city, where he led her to a back door of a building. She was insisting he tell her what was going on. But he kept quiet, ushering her through a hallway and on to an elevator. It stopped. She stepped off and opened the only door on the floor, to the roof of the warehouse. There were string-lights and a bistro table with white candles. There was a bottle of champagne and tiny cupcake hors d’oeuvres. There was music playing on a record player, Sinatra, and a small box in the center of the table. She looked at him, astonished, he never could keep a secret. He took her hand, and asked for it, for the rest of their lives, together. He went to the table, retrieved the box, and opened it, making her speechless as she stared at the glittering diamonds before her, so she could only nod, ‘Yes’.
This beautiful diamond Edwardian ring was handcrafted in England. It is an antique piece with five Old European cut diamonds set in platinum on a band of 18 karat gold. Together, the five diamonds weight .5 carats! The center diamond is the largest and it measures 3.7 x 2 mm, and weighs .2 carats. It is bordered by two diamonds that both measure 2.5 x 1.7 mm, and each weigh .1 carats. The two outer diamonds measure 2 x 1.5 mm, and each weigh .05 carats. The ring face is 3.7 x 14.7 x 4 mm. There are two hallmarks: the gold purity mark, ‘18k’, and the maker’s mark, ‘SU’. This ring weighs 2.5 grams. This piece is a size 7.5 and would make a great stacking ring.
This ring likes to sparkle and glisten, it would be a lovely engagement ring for a lovely bride or an equally perfect wedding band or stacking ring.
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
