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Lovely Georgian Pear Shaped Vinaigrette Locket Pendant Sterling Silver
$ 980.00
When this gorgeous little Vinaigrette was made the streets of London, and really of any big city in Europe, were unpaved and trodden by horses. Horses that pooped. A lot. What was a lady to do when the streets were constantly offensive to ones sense of smell? Well, they had one of these, a Vinaigrette, a small trinket that was made to hold a sponge soaked with perfume. A lady would open it up and breath in a much improved scent. We don’t have these problems with horse paddies as much today, but there’s many a time on a subway in Manhattan at rush hour that I wouldn’t have minded having a Vinaigrette handy!
This Georgian beauty was hand crafted in sterling silver in the shape of pear. It is 34 mm high and 18 mm across at the widest part. Inside is a small cavity with a silver grate which would have held the sponge. The pendant was originally hallmarked but it’s gotten warn and the marks are no longer legible. This wonderful piece has been carefully acid tested for purity and weighs 4.7 grams.
Hand made in England in about 1820.
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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!
ITEM ID: VEA23141VA
Georgian 15k Gold Turquoise Hair Memorial Ring Grapes
$ 1,580.00
In Victorian times the symbol of Grapes was often a symbol of Christ and of the Christian Faith. This ring features a bunch of grapes, represented by bright blue Persian Turquoise, set onto a branch which is made up of a ribbon of beautifully engraved 15 karat gold wrapped around a tube of woven hair. Before photographs, having the hair of a loved one was a strong and powerful reminder of that person and was often used in memorial jewelry and art, even ground up and used to paint miniatures and memorial scenes.
This wonderful late Georgian or early Victorian ring was hand crafted around 1830-50 in England. It is set with 6 turquoises of about 6mm and one smaller 1 mm stone. The ring itself measures 8.1 mm north to south and 20 mm across at the face, it sits 4.5 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.6 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 5.25 and would be impossible to resize, it weighs 2.3 grams. This one is unmarked so we’ve oh, so carefully acid tested it.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RGA23782VA
Georgian Memento Mori Ring Skull Hair Memorial Black Enamel
$ 3,880.00
In the Georgian Era Death was always nearby, always just around the corner. It was a time when women and babies routinely died during childbirth, a time before antibiotics, when an infection from a simple cut would kill you if you didn’t cut off the limb in time. It was a time when diseases ran rampant, when they bled you to let out the sickness, when the ideas of germs or the simple act of washing hands were virtually unknown. It’s really not a wonder then, that at a time when just living was a bit more of an everyday miracle, people embraced Death in a very different way.
A ring like this one is called a Memento Mori, it’s Latin for ‘Remember that you must die’. Set with the hair of the deceased to keep a piece of them near; at a time when you weren’t left with photos or videos of your loved one. This ring is also set with a tiny skull, just to drive home the point. Remember that you must die.
This fantastic Grand Damme of a memorial ring is set with hair and a small skull under a dome of crystal. The top of the ring is done in 18 karat gold with stunning geometric black enamel accents, the band of the ring is 9 karat gold. This mix of metals is not unusual for the time that this ring was made, as jewelers worked with whatever they had on hand, precious metals weren’t so easy to come by. This is a large-scale ring, it measures 19.3 mm north to south and 18.5 mm across at the face, and narrows to 5 mm at the back of the band. The ring is a size 9.25 US and weighs 6.1 grams.
This hand crafted ring was made around 1780, almost certainly in England. Care should be taken when wearing this 240 year old ring, it should be kept dry and treated gently.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RGA23955VA
Victorian Leaves 9k Gold Wedding Band Ring Sz 6
$ 480.00
In my humble opinion, no one made bands like the Victorians. Engraved, carved, embossed and chaste, in patterns of leaves and flowers, hearts and swirls, with sentimentality and graceful skill. Yes, Victorians made the best bands. Like this one.
Hand crafted in 1898, towards the end of the Victorian era, this wonderful 9 karat gold band is kissed with a rosy hue. It is a size 6 beauty that is carved all around with a leafy pattern and top and bottom with a bit of geometric design to give it some Pop! The ring is 7.7 mm wide so it will fit a bit smaller than it’s size. This ring is fully hallmarked with the marks showing it was made in Chester, England in 1898 by the maker E.V. of 9 karat gold. This ring weighs 3.6 grams.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RGA21580VA
Large Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Brooch Pin
$ 420.00
This fantastic Garnet Star is set with more garnets than I cared to count, it’s a large piece and measures 54 mm across at the star-tips, it sits 15 mm deep. This pin was hand crafted in low karat garnet gold, right around 8 karat, it weighs 17.1 grams. While unmarked, we’ve acid tested this lovely for purity.
Bohemian garnets are named for the region in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) where these stones were found. This brooch was likely made there and exported for the English trade, although they were sometimes made in England as well. Either way it was created around 1880-1890.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BH0719032V
Victorian Morning Glory Silver Bangle Bracelet Gold Accents
$ 850.00
As summer goes on, my garden fenceposts seem to get overcome with bright blue morning glories with velvety purple centers. Each morning when I venture out into the yard with my morning coffee, I see these flowers unfurl, often kissed by dew, the sparkle in the morning sunlight as the day rises.
This bangle reminds me so much of my summer garden that I can almost smell the dew and taste the sweetness on the air. The silver bangle was hand crafted around 1890 and is decorated across the whole top with engraving and has applied rose gold colored morning glory flowers and leaves. This bangle is 25.4 mm wide and will fit a wrist of 7.5 inches or less, the bangles is unmarked and we’ve tested it as sterling silver, it weighs 29.4 grams.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BEA20403VA
Antique Victorian Turquoise Garnet Gold Snake Brooch Pin
$ 1,280.00
The serpent has been connected to humanity for as far back as we look. Adam, Eve, Ra, the ancient Romans and Africans, all held a place in their art and symbolism for the snake. Some saw him as the God of Sun, some associated him with Original Sin, others saw him as signs of Good Fortune, of Protection. Snakes are, in fact, one of the most deadly animals in the world and as humans we are hard wired to have a visceral reaction to them, so it’s no surprise that they should hold such a enduring place in the souls of man.
This fantastic snake is all pattern and smooth shiny gold. Hand crafted in England in about 1870, he has good slither. His head is set with two twinkling faceted, red glowing garnet eyes and a stream of 6 bright blue turquoise gems flows down his back. The brooch measures 38.2 mm wide and 21.4 mm from top to bottom, it closes with a C clasp. This unmarked brooch tests as 15 karat gold and weighs 4.7 grams.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BHA23823VA
Antique Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring 15k Gold
$ 1,850.00
I’ve never met an old cut diamond that I didn’t like. Their imperfect and hand cut and crafted nature always pulls at my eyes and my heart. Nothing cut by machine, mapped by computer, just the skills and expertise of person who was master at his craft.
This ring is set with 5 antique round diamonds, Old European cuts with large open culets. The stones add up to about .85 carats in total weighs, with the center being about .29 carats. This ring was hand crafted in 15 karat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. This ring was almost certainly made in England in about 1910, it is marked ‘15ct’, it measures 4.3 mm from north to south and 18 mm across, the face sits 4.4 mm off the finger and it narrows to 1.7 mm at the back of the ban, it weighs 2.5 grams and is a size 5.75US.
Like a sparkly little tiara for your finger, this ring is sure to make you feel like the belle of the ball!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RGA22085VA
Antique Fancy Link Curb Style Bracelet Heart Lock
$ 1,280.00
This stunning gold bracelet has a little something extra going for it, an extra fancy link that does a little loop-de-loop around the link next door.
This bracelet was hand crafted in 9 karat yellow gold with a buttery finish in about 1900. The 7.25 inch long beauty closes with a traditional heart lock which is marked to the reverse with ‘9ct Gold’, we’ve acid tested the links to verify that it was all made in 9 karat. This bracelet is 11 mm wide and weighs 15.4 grams. It’s fitted with a safety chain for a little added security.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BTA19913VA
Antique Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Colorfully Enameled Jabot Pin Bernard Instone
$ 580.00
Bernard Instone was heavily influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. By the tender age of 12 he was already excelling at Art and Design and received awards and scholarships to several art schools, including the Birmingham School of Jewellery where he studied under Arthur Gaskin, who did amazing work for the retailer Liberty & Company of London.
Instone was known not to sign his works, but I’m fairly certain that this jabot was made by him in about 1930. This sterling silver piece has wonderfully bright, almost psychedelic enamel panels on each end, each capped by a triple-lobed leaf. The pin is 121 mm (5.75 inches) long, and 13.5 mm wide at the widest point, it weighs 15.3 grams. It is marked ‘sterling silver’ on the reverse.
Add a jab of color to any outfit or put it through your hat, you can’t go wrong with the funky, beautiful Jabot!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: JW0312007V
Edwardian Silver Amethyst Double Drop Necklace
$ 580.00
There is a man that I always like to stop by and see when I’m Portobello Road on a Saturday morning in London. He’s about half way up the road, in a gallery marked by a large red tea pot over the door. He always has some lovely things for me. This particular Saturday morning he had this necklace. It had been a while since I’d seen a right and proper English negligee necklace like this one, so I decided to have it, right then and there!
This handcrafted antique Edwardian amethyst silver drop necklace speaks softly of individuality and charm. So many shades of purple shifting in the light courtesy of two distinctly unique briolette amethysts supported by a rectangular cushion-cut amethyst, all set in silver. The cushion-cut stone measures 13 x 10.4 x 6.3 mm. The larger briolette stone, rich in a deep purple hue, measures 21.8 x 7.5 mm. The smaller purple stone is 20.3 x 11 mm and shows off its twinkles in a lighter shade of lovely. The chain measures 16 inches in length while the drop measures 51.8 mm. This pleasing necklace weighs 5.2 grams. There are two hallmarks, the first is a silver fineness mark that reads, “830” and the maker’s mark “ZN”.
This wonderful necklace is eminently wearable, dressed up with a little black dress, casually chic with jeans and a white shirt!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: NE1118183V
Antique Victorian Citrine Garnet Ring in 15k Gold
$ 750.00
The fog was so thick when we landed at Heathrow that I was amazed the pilot could see the ground to land the plane. We hopped a car for a ride out into the country to see one of my very favorite dealers. It’s such a treat to visit her in her remolded 16th century barn filled with light and antiques; and as we rode the sun started burning through the fog and revealed a beautiful clear and rich blue English sky. I felt a kind of homecoming as I pulled in the drive. Sitting at her dining table in a pool of sunlight I saw this ring and felt utter joy.
This stunning beauty has some signs of age, but I forgave her right away because I see nothing but her beauty shining through. Hand crafted in 15 karat gold, the ring is set with three bright and lively citrines, one yellow and two rich golden ones kissed with orange. Swooping along the top and bottom of the ring are 5 deep red garnets, each on its own golden stem. One of the stones is very abraded, and I considered replacing it, but I’m a little bit of a purist and I suspect that this stone and this ring have been together since the beginning. The ring is 14.5 mm north to south and 21.6 mm across, it sits 4 mm off the finger and while it’s marked, we couldn’t actually make out what those marks are. We carefully acid tested it as 15 karat gold. Made in England around 1900, this ring weighs 3.2 grams and is a size 6.65 US.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RG1019043V
Art Deco French Faceted 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet
$ 3,850.00
The French really know how to use gold, they were and still are masters when it comes to the use of this most stunning of all metals. Perhaps this is why anything under 18 karat wasn’t even considered gold in France until very recently; 18 karat gold is truly sublime, it warms quickly to your skin and has a weighty glow the makes it feel like you are wrapped in liquid sunshine.
This Art Deco French gold bangle promises not to spend very much time in your jewelry box. It’s a classic beauty with a bit of a twist, a smooth and chunky bangle which has been faceted front and back with a diamond pattern that makes it shimmer and sparkle with your every move. A bangle like this one can take you easily from day into night and from the ball to the beach.
Hand crafted in France in about 1920, this beauty measures 14.8 mm wide and sits 5.3 mm off of the arm. It is marked on the clasp with French hallmarks and a makers mark. This bangle will fit a wrist up to 7 inches and weighs 36.4 grams. It does have one small ding, please see the photos, it’s difficult to notice.
This stunning bangle is a true classic and is ready to rise to any occasion.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BEC10270VA
Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch of Jupiter
$ 1,560.00
Jupiter, literally ‘Sky-Father’ was the King of all Gods, In the myths of the Romans he was the supreme god who ruled all of Heaven and Earth. He loomed large in all of Roman life and, similarly to the Christian God of today, he was a daily part of the life of most Romans. In Ancient Rome Emperors wore Laurel Wreaths, made from the branches and leaves of the Bay Laurel (I bet they smelled lovely!). This wonderful Italian carving features the God Jupiter, wreathed in laurel, with his signature flowing hair and full beard. In the Victorian era, when a young person of means went on a ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe, they would often bring back iconic things from iconic places, things like linens from France, and hand carved cameos from Italy. Often micro-mosaic panels and cameos were brought back to England and then set into custom jewelry by English makers.
Here is such a peace, a wonderfully skilled carving of Jupiter in profile. The lovely, colored shell is carved to show its orange blush of color at the background while the white of the shell is carved into rich relief to form the image. We take three dimensional art for granted these days, but imagine the awe and wonder of a piece like this, produced before plastic and glass and things molded.
This cameo is set into a hand crafted 9 karat gold frame, decorated with wonderful waves of gold and engraving. This medium-large brooch measures 69.2 mm top to bottom and 59.7 mm across, it is 14.5 deep and weighs 23.6 grams. This brooch is unmarked and has been acid tested to verify the gold content. The cameo is in very good condition with little to no signs of stress.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BHC10189VA
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
$ 12,000.00
This late Art Deco Grand Damme of a ring has style in spades. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a true cocktail ring. Slip it on and grab yourself a seat at the bar, order a Manhattan or and Old Fashioned and hook a heel over the barstool rail.
This ring was hand made around 1935 of 18 karat white gold and is set with emeralds and diamonds in a modified buckle design. The large diamond weighs approximately 1 carat, it is a lovely Old European cut stone. A further 6 single cut diamonds are set on the other side, these are about .26 carats total. The center buckle is set with 6 step cut, bright green Brazilian emeralds. This ring measures 14.8 mm north to south and 21.6 mm across, it narrows to 6.4 mm at the back of the band. This size 7 ring weighs 3.2 grams.
This ring comes with a full appraisal done by an independent GIA Master Gemologist with antique appraising credentials. The replacement value is $14,685, please request a copy if you’d like to see it.
This chunky beauty would be equally dashing on a man or a woman!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RGA21639VA
Antique French 18K Diamond & Pearl Brooch Pendant, Fleur de Lis
$ 1,130.00
This stunning and delicate French piece delights the eye, with its rich yellow gold hue and fanciful fleur de lis motif. Such soft beauty and intricate craftsmanship! It would make a dazzling pendant or versatile pin.
Handcrafted around 1890, this distinctly French piece is made of 18 karat gold. Three diamonds set in platinum measure approximately 1.7 mm each. The pearls are beautiful, and measure 3 mm at the center and 3.5 mm at the drop. This exquisite pendant measures 39.7 mm tall x 34.9 mm wide with a depth of 8 mm. It weighs 4.8 grams. The gold content is verified by the French eagle’s head mark.
This piece is undoubtedly fine and flowering. Effortless elegance!
We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us 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!
ITEM ID: PTA23695VA
Vintage Art Deco Marcasite Silver Bracelet
$ 550.00
People have been complaining lately about January having 74 days, saying that the month seems to drag on forever. Alas, for me it’s not January but my beloved birth month of February that seems to go on and on. The thrill of the holidays has worn all the way off, the last of the lights and decorations long taken down and packed away. The days are short and the nights are cold and all the fresh and lovely green things have yet to pierce the earth. This is the time when I need a little sparkle in my life. A bracelet like this one is the perfect antidote to gray days and long nights, it carries its own shining light, amplifying and bouncing around any little glimmer of brightness. Yes, sparkle that rides around with you all day is truly the perfect antidote to the winter blahs.
This vintage, late Art Deco bracelet is set with about a gazillion sparkling faceted marcasite gems (okay, not a gazillion, please forgive me, I didn’t count them all) in shiny sterling silver. The bracelet is 7 inches long and just over an inch wide (22.3 mm), it closes with a hidden clasp and has a safety chain for added security. It is marked to the reverse with ’.925’ for sterling silver and it weighs 29.7 grams. Made in England around 1930.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: BT1116164V
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Ring
$ 1,200.00
I was quite delighted to come across this playful Art Nouveau ring. It’s a leaf and flower motif that wraps around the finger and showcases diamond set swirls and a rose red ruby at the top. The Nouveau artists loved nature and they’ve created this stylized flower that you can wear all day.
This ring was hand crafted in 18 karat gold around 1915, during the Art Nouveau movement. It is set with 5 old European cut diamonds which add up auto about .45 carats in diamonds and a lovely, 4.3 mm round, faceted ruby gem. The ring is a size 8.5 and weighs 3.4 grams, it measures 14 mm north to south at the face and 11.1 mm across.
This lovely ring would make a unique and beautiful engagement ring with a lovely low profile that makes it easy to wear. Perfect for the nature-lover!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: RG1019051V
Antique Silver Pill Box Locket Necklace Birds
$ 850.00
You could keep a secret in here, wear it close to your heart. A love letter, folded small, a stone from that time you visited Merlin’s Cave, the sharks tooth you found on the beach on your honeymoon, a dried flower from your bridal bouquet. You could keep lots of things in here, or nothing at all.
This fantastic locket likely started out life as a pill box or patch box. The locket is repoussed all around with daisy flowers, birds and branches, it’s quite cheery. The box measures 49 mm side to side and 45 mm high, it’s 16.5 mm deep. This box comes on a lovely hand crafted silver chain with a weighty link that measures 20 inches long. The box is marked ‘0800’ for the silver content, it was made around 1890-1900 in France or continental Europe and the necklace as a whole weighs 17.1 grams.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. 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!
ITEM ID: NE1019080V
Antique Edwardian 5 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K, Hallmarked
$ 900.00
Sapphires and diamonds are undoubtedly lovely, but it’s the fabulous design of the 18 karat gold band that gives this ring an edge. It’s vibrant, perfectly symmetric, and really fun to wear (and look at)!
This elegant piece was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1911. It features three deep blue sapphires and two sparkly diamonds framed in 18 karat gold. The center stone measures 3 x 3 mm and the two sapphires on each side measure 2.5 x 2.5 mm. The diamonds measure 2 mm and .04 carats total weight. The ring overall measures 8 mm north to south, 15 mm wide and sits 3.1 mm off the finger. The band narrows to 2.8 mm at the back. This charming ring is fully hallmarked with the English crown, ’18’, Birmingham's anchor, the date mark ‘m’, and the maker’s mark, ‘H.W.Ld’. This golden delight weighs 3 grams and is a size 5.75 US.
This is a beautiful ring with great character!
We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us 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!
ITEM ID: RGA21561VA
Antique Citrine Dragonfly Brooch Pin Silver
$ 480.00
I have a friend who loves dragonflies. I’ve never asked her why. Perhaps it’s because she really hates mosquitoes and knows that the dragonflies help keep the population of biting buzzers down. Perhaps it’s because they are a symbol of courage, happiness and strength in Japanese culture. Perhaps it’s because their beautiful coloration and stunning flight patterns have dazzled the eye and the scenes of poets and artists for generations. Maybe it’s just because they have dragon in their name; I’ll have to remember to ask her.
This dragonfly is one you can take along with you all day long, giving you that courage and strength that you need. It is hand crafted into a brooch of sterling silver and it’s wings shimmer with multi-faceted gems of light whiskey-orange citrine. This lovely Anisoptera was made around 1910, probably in England, which is where I found her. She is 60.5 mm from head to tail and 30.6 mm wide at the wings. This wonderful Brooch is unmarked but has been acid tested as silver and weighs 6 grams.
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ITEM ID: BH1019082V
Antique Edwardian Ruby Pearl Earrings Gold Silver Set
$ 1,450.00
Sometime I shop for things with historical significance, an inscription, a provenance. Sometimes I fall for things based solely on style. That’s what happened with these gorgeous ruby and pearl earrings, I couldn’t resist their brightly faceted stones, their whimsical shape, their alluring charm.
Thirty-eight rich, bright sparkling rubies are set across this pair of 9 karat gold earrings with silver settings. Hand crafted in England in about 1900-1910, these beauties contain about 2.7 carats in total of rubies and each earring is set with two creamy 3 mm white pearls for contrast and a little added pop! Each of the earrings in this hand crafted pair measure 19.3 mm across and high and together they weigh 5.5 grams.
A note from Victoria: Some of you may say, ‘but Victoria, aren’t these pink sapphires?’ to which I say, ‘yes, but…’. The GIA will call these pink sapphires, but the European equivalent will not, and I feel as though this is a new way of classifying these gems. When these were made, they were certain made and sold as ‘Ruby’ earrings. I feel like that’s their period of significance and so that’s what I call them. Sticky wicket, that!
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ITEM ID: ESA24020VA
Fantastic 15k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Lock
$ 2,400.00
A jewelry wardrobe isn’t so different from a clothes wardrobe, or a shoe wardrobe, it just takes up less space. Your jewelry wardrobe should have the basics, the equivalent of the perfect little black dress, the pair of stilettos you can dance in all night. This bracelet is the equivalent of a perfect dark washed pair or blue jeans, the ones that let you get away with anything, from the fanciest cocktail parties paired with a sequined blazer to lunch with the girls topped by a soft cashmere sweater, it’s that ‘makes any outfit better’ kind of accessory that promise to live on the top shelf of your jewel box, if it even makes it off the bedside table.
This fantastic curb link bracelet is a rarity for me to find these days in that it’s done in what the English call ‘high karat’ in this case, 15 karat gold. A hand crafted beauty, it has close set, very smooth links of buttery yellow gold and is closed with a traditional Victorian heart lock clasp, in this case the clasp is engraved with initials on the reverse of the lock, these are very decorative and a bit hard to read but we make them out as MJA (or perhaps MFA?). The bracelet is 8 inches long, measures 9.6 mm wide and weighs 25 grams. The lock opens without difficulty and closes with a nice little ‘click’, it has a safety chain for added security.
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ITEM ID: BTA20639VA
5 Stone Diamond 18K Gold, Birmingham 1912
$ 1,220.00
This ring feels good. It’s smooth and light on the finger, puts off warmth, sparkly winks, and sophistication to boot. It would make an excellent wedding band. For you or yours? It's so comfortable, you might even forget you are wearing it, but rest assured, its sweet glow would catch your eye at random and leave you smiling. Oh, but it’s not going anywhere. It’s become as devoted to you as the eternal love it represents.
This beautiful band was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1912. It is set with five old European cut diamonds which add up to .14 carats in total weight. It is made of 18 karat gold that is engraved in a delightful way to frame the sparkly diamonds. The ring measures 7 mm from north to south and 19 mm across and narrows to 2.6 mm at the back of the band. The ring is a size 7.25 US and weighs 3.6 grams. Prominent marks are present on the inside of the band, the English crown, ’18’ for 18 karat gold, an anchor for Birmingham and the date letter ’n’ for 1912.
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ITEM ID: RGA23072VA
Antique Violet Glass and Silver Rosary Necklace
$ 480.00
A rosary is a personal thing, in many a tale a rosary may be the last thing left to the hero, that final and most prized of possessions that comforts the soul. This rosary has spent more than one lifetime on earth, has borne decades of caresses, many a hope and dream, seen more than a few tears. Still, the reassuring feel of its presence is often comfort enough.
This wonderful hand crafted rosary has violet glass beads and a silver crucifix and fittings. And while it’s been around and loved since about 1890, this rosary is still in really wonderful condition and ready for another generation or two of use! The loop is 30 inches long and the crucifix hangs 6.75 inches. The rosary weighs 84 grams, it’s unmarked but we’ve acid tested it as silver.
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ITEM ID: RY1018069V
Victorian Carnelian Signet Ring with Wings
$ 1,280.00
Okay, here’s an admission; I’ve had this ring for a long time. I photographed it ages ago, measured it last millennia, but I’ve never listed online. Why, you ask? Well, I hate to admit defeat and this ring has defeated me. What is it? A flying cigar, a Caduceus on the move? I’ve never listed it online because I’ve never been able to figure it out. So, I thought I’d use my “ask the audience” button on this one, anyone out there know what this symbol means? Its origins? Where it came from? Let me know. Please, please let me know!
I do know that this wonderfully carved slice of rich burnt orange carnelian stone is set into a smooth and substantial mount of 18 karat gold. I know that this ring was made in Birmingham, England in 1877 and I know that it’s loaded with mystery and style. The face of this ring measures 12.6 mm north to south and 11 mm across, it sits 3.2 mm off the finger and narrows to a wide 7 mm band at the back. This size 7 ring weighs 8.7 grams. This ring has a full set of hallmarks but the makers mark is difficult to make out, it seems to be ‘J. P&’ the rest is too rubbed to read.
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ITEM ID: NE0317020V-2
Antique Arts and Crafts Silver Enamel Necklace Turquoise Purple
$ 780.00
I stood on the platform waiting for a train from Bath to London, I was wearing this wonderful necklace, having just bought it that morning from a lovely man with wonderful taste in all things antique jewelry. It was cold and the train was late so I went to get a coffee in a small, steamy coffee shop on the platform. The warmth was lovely for a moment but quickly became a bit too much, so I opened my coat and stripped off my scarf; no sooner had I done this then the woman behind the counter’s eyes popped open. “Oh!” she cried, “I LOVE your necklace, it’s lovely” (She said it with that proper English accent that makes it sound like ‘luhv-lee’). I grinned. I thought so too, but it’s always nice to get a compliment!
This fantastic Arts and Crafts era pendant was hand crafted in England in 1910. It is a beautifully crafted piece, very colorful with turquoise blue and rich purple enamel on the front and a cheeky little green enameled clasp at the back. The pendant measures 58 mm top to bottom and 25 mm across, the chain is 18 inches long and the necklace weighs 10.7 grams. The pendant is marked to the reverse with ’Str Silver’ for sterling silver and ‘RD549086’ which is a British registration mark which dates this piece to 1910.
Want something colorful to brighten your day? Something guaranteed to garner lots of compliments? Look no further!
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ITEM ID: NE1014030V
Antique Diamond Bypass Toi et Moi Ring 18k Gold
$ 750.00
This is the perfect engagement ring for a girl who wants something easy to wear, something with low stones that won't catch on sweaters or scrape delicate skin. A ring at once sparkling and peaceful. Two bright, sparkly diamonds are mounted low using a simple bezel setting. It is a lovely and simple scrolling and swooping bypass ring with just the right amount of flair.
Hand crafted in a rich and buttery 18 karat yellow gold, the diamonds are set in mounts of bright white, contrasting platinum. The ring is set with two .1 carat old European cut diamonds. The ring measures 7.5 mm from north to south and 9 mm across, it sits 3.7 mm off the finger, it narrows to 1.7 mm at the back of the band. This lively ring likely dates to about 1905-1910 and was most likely made in England, it is marked ‘18ct’ inside the band. This ring is a size 7.75 and weighs 2.7 grams.
A lovely ring which would make a perfect engagement ring, wedding ring, or both in one!
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ITEM ID: RGA21715VA
Antique Ivy Leaf Motif Engraved Gold Band 9k
$ 470.00
It takes no effort at all to warm at the sight of this sentimental token of love and devotion, especially when it serves to define the bond between two people. It’s simply nature - engraved into fine gold and handcrafted a century ago.
This sentimental ring was crafted in Birmingham, England, in 1907. The ivy motif is playful and elegant, symbolizing love and fidelity. This glowing band is 7.7 mm north to south, weighs 3.8 grams and is a size 6 US. It is fully hallmarked, ‘9’ and ‘.375’ for 9 karat gold purity, the anchor for Birmingham, the date letter ‘h’ for 1907, and the maker’s mark ‘W.M.’
Love is timeless. We cling to it and grow with it.
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ITEM ID: RGA21711VA
Antique Edwardian Round Opal Ring
$ 2,300.00
Opals are rather fabulous things. I share a town with a wonderful shop that sells nothing but Opal jewelry. The owner travels the world (and mostly Australia) in search of the most amazing gems. I always like to take my recent vintage finds into his shop and show them off. He indulges me!
Hand crafted in Edwardian England, this wonderful ring is set with a stunningly beautiful blue/green opal of the most magnificent fire. The simple mount is perfect for this gem which measures 12.4 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 3.8 carats. The ring is crafted in 15 karat gold which has been plated with a white metal, probably palladium, at some point, a plating which gives it a white gold color. The face of this ring measures 13.3 mm north to south and across and it weighs 2.5 grams. This size 5.5 ring is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested.
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ITEM ID: RG1019075V
Edwardian Garnet & Pearl Drop Pendant 9K
$ 730.00
This is a charming pendant that would make a very sweet gesture of adoration. The rich hues of the sparkly garnets draw you in while the almost heart-shaped linear flow of the gold is captivating. It’s a great size too. Substantial, yet airy and playful. I can think of so many occasions to wear this glittering piece of goodness!
This antique Edwardian pendant was handcrafted around 1910 in 9k gold. Five lush garnets measure approximately 7 x 4 mm and 3.5 mm in depth. Three vibrant pearls measure 2 mm and add even more character to an already beautiful pendant. This elegant piece is generous in size yet has a light and whimsical quality to it, measuring 51.3 mm tall including the bale, 23.7 mm wide and 5.1 mm deep. It weighs 5.7 grams. There are no marks but it has been acid tested to verify the gold content.
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ITEM ID: PTA23712VA
Antique Essex Crystal Pig Earrings 18k Gold
$ 980.00
You know I couldn’t resist these fabulous earrings, they embody so many things I love in a jewel. Essex crystals are one of my favorite things; reverse carved and painted cabochon crystals that were the original images in 3D. The charming piggies just make me squeal, and they sit within golden corrals on these diminutive beauties.
These earrings were hand crafted in about 1900, most likely in England. They are set in 18 karat gold, the frames designed to look like little wooden fences. These late Victorian beauties measure 17.2 mm from top to bottom and 12.3 mm across, together they weigh 2.8 grams. They have wire backs and clip a the bottom to stay secure on the ear.
These little charmers are guaranteed conversation starters!
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ITEM ID: ES1019057V
Antique Agate Garnet Squirrel Mushroom Brooch Pin 14k Gold
$ 1,780.00
The Secessionist were a group of German, Austrian and Belgian artists who broke away from very the very historical and academic artistic styles of their time to form a new, modern art movement. Starting in Munich in the early 1890s, the Secessionist formed their societies and created a journal of art and literature called the ‘Jugend’; from which the term of the movement was coined. The art called itself ‘Jugenstil’ which translates as ‘Youth Style’ and whose style was influenced by the French and Belgian Art Nouveau movements and Japanese woodblock prints. While Jugenstil art started primarily as print art, it quickly found its way into Architecture, design and, of course, jewelry.
This wonderful Jungenstil brooch is set with a slice of fantastic rust, red, orange and white agate and topped with a crown of five sparkling faceted round garnets. One either side of the agate are a fully formed squirrel holding a nut and a couple of dancing forrest mushrooms. This pin was hand crafted in about 1900-1910 of 14 karat gold and is marked with ‘585’ to represent the gold content. This brooch measures 29.5 mm north to south and 59 mm across and weighs 9.1 grams. It would make a fantastic pendant if converted.
Being a fan of Art Nouveau jewelry, it’s no surprise that my eye is drawn to these fantastic Jungenstil peices as well, this one I found so charming that I just couldn’t let it get away.
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ITEM ID: BH1019084V
Austro Hungarian Silver Garnet Pearl Necklace Dragon Motif
$ 2,160.00
Getting married in winter was her idea, she’d always wanted wedding photos in the snow, she wore a white dress and red roses in her hair, the day was perfect, a new layer of fluffy snow covered the ground and flakes floated on the air, sparkling like glitter in the sun. Their breath puffed out in visible steam as they leaned in for a kiss in the icy air, like dragons. The light sparkled off her garnet and pearl necklace, turning the stones the same color as the roses in her hair. Yup. Perfect.
This fantastic Austro-Hungarian necklace was hand crafted in about 1890. It is set with 9 rich, red garnets which are mounted upside down to provide more facets for the light to sparkle off and through. It is further set with 6 partial pearls, their white contrasting perfectly with the red garnets. The silverware is beautifully ornate and features two dragons flanking the top garnet. The necklace is 17 inches long and the pendant hangs 110.1 mm long, is 38 mm wide and it weighs 25.5 grams. Like all good Austro-Hungarian jewelry, the back is beautifully finished with hand engraving. This necklace is marked with the Swan, a French import mark, and has been acid tested as minimum 800 silver.
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ITEM ID: NE1019081V
Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18K Ring Hallmarked 1904
$ 1,200.00
This superb 7 stone 18 karat gold ring was handcrafted in Chester, England in 1904. At center, a lovely sapphire, surrounded by 6 glittery old European cut diamonds. The sapphire measures 4.8x3.7x2.4 mm and weighs .34 carats. The six diamonds weigh approximately .22 carats total. The ring is a size 7.25 US and weighs 4.4 grams. This elegant piece measures 6.4 mm north to south and 12 mm across, sitting 2.8 mm off the finger, and narrows to 2.1 mm at the back of the band. A fully hallmarked antique, displaying a crown, ’18’, symbol for Chester, date letter ‘D’ for 1904, the maker’s mark ‘A&B’, as well as the number '4761'.
Plenty to notice, smile at and cherish with this ring!
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ITEM ID: RGA22569VA
Georgian Chalcedony Fob Seal Pendant Memorial Weeping Willow
$ 1,780.00
The Weeping Willow, a tree unto which we have attached the human condition. For, does a willow truly weep? Does it wail always, stuck in a perpetual sadness? Perhaps the Georgians (and later the Victorians) truly thought it did, they certainly used it often in their art as deeply symbolic of grief and sorry, perpetually bent over a grave or urn, perpetually mourning.
This amazing and quite large fob is set with a beautifully carved seal showing a weeping willow; it is bent over a plaque carved with the initials ‘HB’, while a dove with a branch in it’s mouth flies nearby. The mount for this gorgeous seal is beauty in simplicity, a simple yet striking one done in solid 9 karat gold. The large carved seal is done in white chalcedony and measures 30x26.3 mm, the fob overall sits 45 mm high, the face measures 33.5 x 29 mm, it weighs 10 grams. This unmarked piece has been acid tested for purity.
This large fob would look great on a chain or even a ribbon, but put it on a great old watch chain and you’ll really have something that will garner compliments and start conversations.
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ITEM ID: FB1019083V
Victorian Ruby & Pearl Band 18K, Inscribed "A to B"
$ 950.00
Any time I come by antique jewelry that has been inscribed I get a bit emotional and pause. I long to know more about the original owner and the devoted someone who gave them something so personal. So here I sit, caressing a ring with my fingertips thinking of just that - who was “A” and who was “B”? What was “A to B”? I’ll never know, but a beautiful memento of a life and friendship now but a whisper can still be cherished and admired. It’s so sweet, and this truly is a sweet ring! A smooth gold band with just a touch of delicate engraving on each end of the colorful ruby and pearl setting. It is hallmarked, and of course, inscribed.
This antique ring was handcrafted during the Victorian era during the 1890s. Four vibrant rubies are set with eight pearls, all measuring approximately 2.5 mm in size. The face of the ring measures 8.2 mm north to south, 14.4 mm wide and 2.2 mm off the finger. This is a 5.25 US band that narrows to 3.6 mm at the back. There is a slightly worn maker’s mark and ’18’, verifying its gold content. This lovely band weighs 3.9 grams and is inscribed, “A to B” in a graceful script font.
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ITEM ID: RGA22407VA
Victorian Horseshoe Brooch Pin Silver Gold Flowers
$ 300.00
What do you supposed people thought when they saw the first automobile? Did they think it was a coach drawn by invisible (and loud) horses. Did they think it was Witchcraft? Sorcery? The fate of humans was tied so closely to that of horses that by the Victorian era, just before the advent of the ‘horseless carriage’, horses were everywhere, on every street and every road. Inns didn’t have parking lots, they had stables.
Is it any wonder, then, that lives tied so closely to horses would celebrate them in their art and their jewelry? This fantastically large horseshoe brooch was hand crafted in Birmingham, England by the firm of Constantine & Floyd in the year 1888. It is a wonderfully ornate large horseshoe which is done fully in sterling silver and has floral designs at the top done with yellow and gold wash accents which travel down the sides. This brooch measures 49 mm top to bottom and 45.5 mm across and weighs 10.3 grams. The reverse of this piece has some dents to it, but the front was so lovely that I forgave it it’s faults. It is marked with the hallmarks and makers marks mentioned above as well as the lion rampant for sterling silver.
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ITEM ID: BH1018098V
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Pendant 15k Gold
$ 1,450.00
If you were a lady of means in Victorian England and your husband passed away, you would be expected to be in a period of fully mourning for two years. For the first year you would not go out to social events, you would wear only black, and it had better not be shiny. For the next two years you could add back in some gray and maybe some purple and a bit of white, your period of ‘half-mourning’. A jewel like this would probably have been worn originally by just such a lady in her half-mourning phase. You needn’t wear it with black or even gray, you can rock it with jeans and a tee shirt or a flowing sundress; it’ll be happy either way.
This Victorian beauty was hand crafted around 1890 of 15 karat yellow gold and is set with a richly violet amethyst of wonderful proportion. The center stone measures 17 mm across and 11 mm deep and weighs about 15.16 carats. The stunning amethyst is surrounded by 54 creamy white pearls and the whole thing measures 39.3 mm from top to bottom and 28.8 mm across. This beautiful jewel is marked to the reverse with the makers mark ‘J.S’ and ’15ct’ to indicate the gold content.
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ITEM ID: PTA20060VA
Martin Mayer Jungendstil Silver Slide Locket Poppies
$ 1,160.00
On their first date he took her to Longwood Gardens in the gorgeous Brandywine Valley. It was winter and she wondered at his idea to go to a garden in the cold; but when she walked into the immense Victorian Conservatory she was awestruck by the beauty of the building and the slice of summertime held within. She loved all the flowers and trees, the cacti and orchids but she became completely enamored of the blue poppies that grew along the edges of the walkways under the grand glass roof.
This fantastic silver slide locket by the famed Martin Mayer features a wonderful design of poppy flowers which flows around onto both sides of the locket. The poppies are so realistic, they seem to jump off the locket. Set with two mirrors, this Jungendstil locket was hand crafted around 1900-1910 in Germany, it is marked on the bale. The locket is 61 mm from top to bottom and 36 mm across and weighs 15.5 grams. It is marked for 800 silver.
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ITEM ID: LT1019077V
Antique Silver Butterfly Brooch Pin Blue Wings
$ 460.00
Is there anything better than a summer day on vacation? Some of my most treasured days have been spent laying in hammock with a good book at the lake shore, listing to the sounds of children playing and being buzzed by dragonflies who linger on my toes, wondering at their shiny red nails. This dragonfly reminds me of those summer days. It is hand crafted in sterling silver and set with the brightest blue wings ever.
This type of brooch was often set under the smooth, polished crystal with real morpho butterfly wing, but this one is not. To be honest I’m not completely certain what these wings are made of, I think they may be hand crafted metal of some sort, they are beautiful and very intricate. The brooch measures 34 mm from top to bottom and 57 mm across, it weighs 6.6 grams. This unmarked brooch has been carefully acid tested as sterling silver. It was almost certainly made in England around 1920.
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ITEM ID: BH1019085V
