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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!
Antique Cabochon Garnet Snake Pendant in 15k Gold
$ 990.00 $ 1,980.00
Just like people, this wonderful garnet pendant was made to be seen by candlelight. Can't you just see it, gleaming deep red to match your cabernet as you sit with friends, eating and drinking in the soft glow? Contrasted with its rich gold frames, it is dark and earthy and mysterious, just what you need to play the modern day Gypsy.
Hand crafted in England around 1870, this pendant is formed in 15 karat gold. Two smiling golden snakes form a heart surround for a large oval cabochon garnet. The center garnet measures 17.6 x 12.7 x 4.6 mm and weighs approximately 10.83 carats, the pendant is further set with two deep cabochon garnets which add up to 3.61 carats for a total of 14.44 carats. The pendant weighs 11.3 grams and is marked with a plaque on back that reads '15CT'. The pendant measures 76.3 mm north to south and 28.8 mm across.
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Antique Scottish Agate Silver Picture Frame Edinburgh 1909
$ 1,990.00
In Scotland, 1909, color photography was a new occurrence. In fact, one year earlier, Gabriel Lippmann won the Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing a method of reproducing colors by photography, based on the interference phenomenon. It’s really no coincidence that picture frames were a valued item. What better way to celebrate a moment in time that with a photograph in a sturdy frame? This antique Scottish picture frame was handcrafted in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, in 1909. That was also the year that the delectable scotch whisky, Jonnie Walker, was introduced to the world. And it was the year that the Harris Tweed trademark was registered, and fashion was never the same again.
This beautiful and handsome picture frame features a shield shape set with colorful agate stones – from yellow, to orange, to black. A silver crown sits on top, surrounded by two regal basket-hilted swords, protecting this coat of arms. It measures 77.3 x 73.3 x 18.2 mm and weighs 41.6 grams. It is hallmarked with the letter year code, ‘D’, for 1909, a Scottish Thistle Mark, and the Triple Towered Castle mark. There is also a faded maker’s mark ending in ‘.F’. This piece has been acid tested.
Savor your treasured moments in a picture and show them off with this Scottish frame.
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 Silver Victorian Leafy Bangle
Sold Out - $ 390.00
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.
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Watch Chain Necklace 21 inches
$ 5,880.00
This chain is for romantic nights in Italy with sweet red wine on a brown brick terrace. It’s for golden sunsets in the distance with a nice looking man, with a smile as wide as the horizon. It’s for chatting with strangers, shopping at the Mercatino della Pineta, and smelling those roses in the gardens of Florence.
This antique Victorian gold link chain was handcrafted in England around 1890. This link chain necklace is 21 inches in length and weighs 44.6 grams. All but four of the links are made in 15 karat gold and measure 24 x 6.4 mm each. At one point during the history of this beautiful antique chain, four more links were added in the back, around the clasp, they are made in 9 karat gold and measure 25.5 x 7 mm; they are perfectly color matched. This piece has been acid tested. Many of the links bear gold purity hallmarks that read, ‘15’, and ‘.625’. There is also a faded maker’s mark.
Versatile. Gold. Antique. What more could a woman ask for?
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 Victorian Coral Drop Earrings 18k Gold
$ 920.00
She doesn’t usually wear earrings when she lays by the ocean, but these called her name from her jewelry box that morning. They matched the sunrise as she made her way, in her triangle bikini and large woven hat, to the shoreline. She laid flat on her neon beach towel with her romance novel and let the salty air breeze over her skin and curl her hair, she felt at one with the sea.
These antique coral drop earrings were handcrafted around 1870, in England. Each earring holds four orange coral stones that gradate from small to large from top to bottom. The small coral is round in shape and measures 4 mm in diameter. The large bottom coral is ovular and measures 13 x 8.4 x 6.2 mm. The overall measurements of each earring are 41 x 8.4 x 6.2 mm. The coral is set in 18 karat gold, and these earrings have been acid tested. Together, they weigh 3.9 grams.
Coral isn’t just for the beach, but it sure is a nice excuse to go on holiday!
Antique Victorian Enamel Yellow Rose Locket Silver
$ 520.00
She played in the rose garden, beneath the baby blue sky, throwing jacks and reading her book. Her mother came outside carrying a box topped with a yellow bow. She put down her jacks as her mother approached, with a smile on her face, handing her the gift. She opened it, revealing a locket with secrets of its own. Her mother helped her clasp it around her neck, wishing her a happy birthday. She danced in the garden, running through the marigolds, noticing how her locket matched this perfect day.
This antique enamel yellow rose locket was handcrafted around 1910. It features a detailed enamel painting of a yellow rose on the front with a blue enameled engine turned motif on the back. This beautiful French piece was made in silver and it weighs 7.9 grams. Overall, this locket pendant measures 37.7 x 30 mm. This Swiss locket is silver with a gilded interior and is marked “ARGENT DORE”, “B&J Geneve” and the number, “373”.
A locket like this isn’t just for birthdays. Any occasion will do, even if the occasion is lunch on the porch or breakfast in bed.
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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!
Antique Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch Pin Bohemian
$ 580.00
You might be feeling blue, a little low. The clouds might be hanging drearily in the sky. Don’t fret, just put this on, feel it’s cheeriness; let its brightness seep in through your lapel where you wear it. Soon enough you’re walking on the boardwalk with a margarita. Soon enough your smiling at compliments and dancing with strangers. Call it the butterfly effect.
This antique Victorian garnet butterfly brooch was handcrafted in England around 1880. It features an array of bohemian garnets pavé set in low karat garnet gold. This brooch pin measures 35 x 50 mm and it weighs 9.9 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.
This beautiful brooch belongs in your jewelry box, or better yet, attached to a bag, a scarf or an old cloche hat.
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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: BHA22587VA
Antique Victorian Gold Enamel Flower Earrings
$ 620.00
She sat on a white wicker bench on the edge of her garden, sipping sweet tea, waiting for nothing in particular. It was springtime and she wore the earrings to match her colorful blooming flowers, as the sun rays shined down upon her. It had been a while since she’d smelled the roses, and ignored the rest of the world, and just sat, surrounded by this moment of serenity. The creek down the way bubbled. She listened to the birds as they sang and fluttered. She closed her eyes and felt the noontime light on her back, warming her soul, melting away the last vestiges of the long, cold winter, and making her smile.
These beautiful late Victorian antique earrings were handcrafted around 1900, in England. They feature a stunning enameled flower motif, set in 15 karat gold. They’re round in shape with overall measurements being 36 x 21 mm. Together, they weigh 6.8 grams. They are unmarked and have been acid tested.
Wear a bouquet of flowers on your ears with these blooming enameled earrings!
Antique Victorian Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ring Hallmarked 1894
$ 760.00
She wore pearls on her wedding day, like her mother had, and her mother’s mother before her. Her hair was dotted with them and her jewelry was decorated in them. She walked down the aisle in lace, holding pale pink gerbera daisies, holding steady eye contact with her soon to be husband. She was a young bride, and more sure of herself than most. After her perfect vows had been said, and the ‘I Do’s’ exchanged, he slipped a ring of milky white pearls onto her finger. She smiled so confidently, so happily, just as the sun hit the spot in the sky where its rays shown through the stained glass windows and adorned her gown in colored light. The guests gasped in delight, she was radiant.
This antique Victorian pearl ring accented with sapphires and a rose cut diamond was made in Birmingham, England, in 1894. There are 10 beautiful creamy white pearls that decorate the face, each 2.2 mm in diameter. Patterned within these pearls are two deep blue sapphires, 1 mm in diameter. At the center of all this beauty, is a round white rose cut diamond, 1.4 mm in diameter. This piece is fully hallmarked and bears the crown and anchor, for Birmingham, England, the gold purity mark, ‘18’, for 18 karat gold, and the letter mark, ‘n’, for 1894. The face is 6.7 x 17.6 x 2.3 mm and the bandwidth is 3 mm. This ring is a size 7 and weighs 3.7 grams.
This beautiful classic ring is meant for fancy occasions, for special moments, for taking your breath away.
Antique Victorian Silver Locket Ivy Leaves
$ 560.00
He’s a writer, he’s humble when people compliment his prose and he’s bashful when they ask if he’d sign a copy for them. He’s a tempting, chiseled, idea, who listens to records from the 60s and sips brandy from a snifter. He’s the one you love and in the locket he gave you, you keep hidden a love letter, folded into a tiny rectangle. It was the first love letter he sent you, nearly two decades ago. You’ve memorized it by now, along with his hand writing, you know how his ‘L’s loop and his ‘E’s never look like ‘E’s.
This handsome oval silver locket was hand crafted in England in 1880. The front features an engraved design with beautifully engraved ivy leaves, that carry the Victorian sentiment of love, “I cling to thee”. This piece is fully hallmarked as having been made in Birmingham, England in 1880 of sterling silver. This hand crafted locket has one interior frame, it measures 64.5 mm from top to bottom and 36.8 mm across, it weighs 15.2 grams.
Excellent for an evening out with the mister and equally wonderful for next week’s annual work luncheon. Give the gift that gives every outfit style!
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: LTA17479VA
Art Deco Engraved Gold Heart Locket Pendant
$ 450.00
Lockets make an excellent gift for your sweetheart, wether that’s your mom, your kid, your bff, doesn’t really matter, give them the gift of a lovely locket, a little piece of your heart.
This wonderful heart shaped locket was hand crafted in England in the Art Deco era. It is engraved with a lovely detailed waving pattern all over the front and has a smooth finish to the reverse. The locket is marked on the back with ‘9ct BK & F’ for back and front, meaning that it has a metal frame within. This lovely gem measures 28.8 mm north to south and 29.7 mm across, it weighs 2.7 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: LTA17954VA
Art Deco Opal Diamond Gold Ring
$ 1,850.00
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 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.
Edwardian Half Hoop 5 Stone Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold
$ 1,200.00
Three and five stone rings were quite popular in the late Victorian era and their popularity spilled over into Edwardian times. This fantastic turn of the (last) century ring made my heart go pitter-patter when I picked it up at the Portobello Road market early one Saturday morning. The rich, plummy color of the rubies and the sparkling bright diamonds combined to simply dazzle my eyes!
This wonderful 18 karat gold hand made ring features deeply carved scrolling shoulders and elegant lines. The old European cut center diamond measures 4.2 x 3.8 x 2.3 mm deep and weighs about .25 carats, the other two diamonds weigh about .1 carats for a total diamond weight of .45 carats. The two rich red rubies are about .25 carats each for a total weight of .5 carats. The ring is a size 9.5 and could be resized a little bit up or down, it weighs 4.2 grams. It is marked '18' indicating gold content, as well as bearing the hallmarks for having been crafted in Chester, England in the year 1909.
I 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.
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: RGA22220VA
Reserved ~ Arts & Crafts Sapphire Pearl Gold Necklace by Artificers' Guild
Sold Out - $ 1,765.00
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, to shield the wearer from harm and disease. The Edwardian era marked a time of luxury and indulgence. Sapphire motifs with pearl accents, like this necklace, were fashionable.
This breathtaking antique Arts and Crafts sapphire and pearl gold necklace was made in England, around 1910. I feel confident in attributing this necklace to The Artificers’ Guild, which was founded in 1901. It was one of the few Arts & Crafts inspired businesses in England to find commercial success. This piece features meandering golden tree branches with 14 white lustrous pearls for leaves; each pearl measures 2.5 mm in diameter. It’s an undulating design with three sapphires that gradate from darkest to lightest as they flow from the top to the bottom, and total a weight of 3.1 carats. The main feature measures 64 x 52 mm. This necklace weighs 12.2 grams and is 22 inches in length, including the drop. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, ‘15ct’, signifying it was made in 15 karat gold.
This nature-inspired necklace curves smoothly about and would be a positively perfect gift, even for yourself.
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!
Item ID: NE0317020V
Victorian Banded Agate Graduated Bead Necklace
$ 790.00
Lady Clara had spent the past 12 months in full mourning. This morning her lady’s maid kindly reminded her she could begin to incorporate a tiny bit of color into her usual black bombazine wardrobe. Half mourning was to commence and continue until the two year mark. Although her heart still hurt from the parting of her beloved Mr. Benjamin, she was glad to add a bit of color to her daily routine. Undoubtedly, she desired to attend social events in town again, aching for companionship. She traveled to Jay’s on Regent Street to customize her next mourning dress, they were the best, after all. So carefully she chose her jewelry, with just the right amount of white, and her fabrics, with shades of gray and lavender.
Handcrafted with 46 smooth spherical agate beads, this silver clasped necklace is a wonderful piece! I used to come across beads like this more often, but they are becoming a rare find. Necklaces like this gorgeous hand carved strand of black, white and brown banded agate beads were often worn during late the mourning period when a woman could incorporate white into her all black wardrobe. The long strand of graduated beads measure 9.4 mm in diameter at the back and increase in size up to 19.5 mm in diameter at the front of the strand. This necklace weighs 105.9 grams and is 22.5 inches in length. The clasp has been acid tested as sterling silver, but we couldn’t quite get to enough of the chain that they are strung on to test the metal, it might be brass, it might be gold, I suspect it is a later re-stringing which was done after 1900. This beautiful strand is in good shape, with only a very few small dings from it’s over 150 years of life.
Victorian mourning jewelry was worn by both men and women after the loss of a loved one. Queen Victoria lost her Prince Albert when she was merely 42 and stayed in mourning until her death nearly 40 years later; thus increasing the popularity of mourning jewelry, as well as memorial pieces.
Victorian Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold
$ 1,850.00
Diamonds have no place for timidness. They’re fearless beasts, created by withstanding pressure and turning it into treasure. They can stun with just one look. They cause frenzies, they cause scenes. I mean really, does she wear her diamonds, or do they wear her? She has a presence, and so do they, together they’re fireworks and starlight. When she walks through a room, all anyone sees is sparkle.
This antique Victorian diamond cluster gold ring was handcrafted in London around 1900. It boasts nine Old European cut diamonds weighing an approximate total of .75 carats. The center stone measures 3.5 mm in diameter and 2.2 mm in depth, weighing approximately .23 carats. This cluster ring was made in 18 karat gold and weighs 4.9 grams. The ring face measures 10 x 10 x 4.6 mm off the finger and the band width is 2.1 mm at the back. This piece is a size 7 US. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the crown mark for England, the gold purity mark, “18”, the leopard head mark for London, and the maker’s mark, “LA”.
Is it a cocktail ring or a unique engagement ring that she’ll brag about forever? Is it for dressing up or dressing down? I mean really, it could be anything.
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: RGA17426VA
Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Star Target Earrings
$ 1,980.00
We decided to meet on Wednesday afternoon in the Duke of Wellington, a pub on London’s famed Portobello Road. The pub is mostly empty when we go in to order pints and snacks, it’s a cool rainy afternoon and the road, which bustles with activity much of the week, feels empty today. I’m sipping a cider and listing to the men talk politics while waiting for a friend; we’ll head up to her closed shop to do a little browsing after we eat (private shopping, lucky me!). She walks in looking fantastic as usual, a classic English beauty, she rocks heels and trainers equally well. Today she’s rocking these earrings and I can’t take my eyes off of them from the moment she enters the pub.
“Don’t worry, Victoria”, she smiles, “they’re for you!”
These fabulous earrings will make any outfit from casual to black tie. Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, they are set with 36 creamy white pearls, each 2 mm in diameter and further set with 14 Old European cut diamonds. The center diamonds weigh about .1 carats each and the other 12 diamonds are rose cuts. The stars around the diamonds are accented with blue enamel. These gorgeous earrings are most certainly made from another piece of jewelry, but not by me. Likely they were buttons or maybe cufflinks, they make fabulous earrings. The pendants were made around the same time the Duke of Wellington opened, in the late 1850s. The earrings have post backs now and from the post to the bottom they measure 28.6 mm and are 17.3 mm across. Together these earrings weigh 3.4 grams. These beauties are unmarked, but have been acid tested to verify their metal content.
Victorian Double Witches Heart with Bow Top Brooch Pin Enamel Forget-me-not Flowers Gold
$ 1,140.00
The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, was a piece of jewelry that had a purpose. Originally it was used as a talisman to ward off evil spirits, especially during childbirth and nursing. This style of heart had become so popular in Scotland in the 17th century that it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and so is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time that this double Witches heart was made in the 19th century, the meaning had changed somewhat and these double hearts were often given as tokens of love, to indicated that the wearer had ‘bewitched’ the giver!
This fabulous Victorian double Witches heart brooch is beautifully enameled with rich matte light blue and white forget-me-not flowers making up each heart. It was hand crafted, most likely in England, in about 1860-70. This brooch does show some signs of having an old repair to the C catch, please look carefully at the photos to see this, it’s quite stable and I wouldn’t touch it as is it’s really unnecessary. This brooch measures 30.8 mm top to bottom and 28.7 mm across, it weighs 4.5 grams. This unmarked brooch acid tests as 15 karat gold. This wonderful brooch can also easily be worn as a pendant.
I love a good witches heart brooch, but I was over the moon to find this unusual enameled one with such a sweet sentimentality to it!
Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Lily of the Valley
Sold Out - $ 1,890.00
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.
Victorian Faceted Garnet Solitaire RIng
$ 1,550.00
Garnets were one of the Victorians favorite stones, I think it has to do with the way they look in candlelight, or possibly it's because their rich color was associated with love and affairs of the heart. They are undeniably romantic, both sensuous and elegant. Very, very Victorian.
This antique garnet solitaire gold ring was handcrafted in England around 1870. It features an rectangular faceted garnet set in 9 karat gold with engraved shoulders boasting a scrolling motif. The garnet measures 8 x 7 x 4.1 mm and weighs approximately 2.24 carats. The ring face measures 11.2 x 12 x 4.5 mm off the finger. It bears no marks and it has been acid tested.
This ring is the epitome of chic. Its design is classic, with a solitaire stone and just the right amount of delicate.
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: RGA22078VA
Victorian Paste Set Gold Locket Bow Red White
$ 490.00
I’m always on the lookout for lovely lockets, so I was excited to find this Victorian beauty! Set with sparkling red and white pastes in the shape of a flowing bow, this locket is sure to please.
Hand crafted in 9 karat gold in about 1890, this heart shaped locket contains two frames to hold your photos. The locket measures 32.2 mm north to south and 20 mm across, it weighs 3.6 grams. The locket is marked to the reverse with ‘9ct Back and Front’, meaning that the interior frame is metal.
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: LTA24047VA
Victorian Silver Locket Gold Leaves
Sold Out - $ 780.00
Victorians loved lockets; a form whose history far exceeds that of the photographs we put in them these days. Originally the locket was used to hold hair, ashes, relics and good luck charms, but one thing is the same, it was always meant to keep something precious close to your heart. This one is handmade with an exquisite eye to style and fashion.
This hand crafted silver locket is fully hallmarked as having been made in Birmingham, England in 1882 of Sterling Silver. It measures 63.3 mm top to bottom and 35.6 mm across and weighs 10.9 grams. Inside the locket is one frame.
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: LTA21534VA
Victorian Single Diamond Head Snake Ring
Sold Out - $ 2,250.00 $ 2,800.00
When Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as an engagement ring, he set off a new love for an ancient motif. For centuries, the symbol of a serpent stood for wisdom, rebirth, and fertility. The Queen, unknowingly, renewed the meaning of a snake to embody eternal love, as she held this ring very dear to her heart. Prince Albert was ever the romantic, continually gifting his beloved with meaningful jewelry that she wore with love and pride long after his death.
This perfect Victorian snake ring holds three glittering white diamonds on his head, two mark the eyes, and the largest, an Old European cut diamond, decorates the forehead. This diamond measures 4 x 3.1 mm and weighs approximately .35 carats. This symbolic serpent was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1886 and is hallmarked as such, with the date letter, ‘m’, the crown, and the anchor. This ring also bears a maker’s mark that reads, ‘CBB’. There is another mark which says, ‘1234’. This ring is a size 8.25 US and could be re-sized, somewhat, upon request. It weighs 9 grams and has a bandwidth of 7.2 mm.
This cheeky snake would make a fantastic, unusual, and extremely sentimental engagement 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!
Item ID: RG0317054V
Vintage 1920s Moonstone Gold Ring
$ 620.00
It looked like the light from the moon, as though silver drops of it were contained inside her ring. She wore it instead of a watch, as she liked losing track of the time. It’s easier to indulge in the living of life that way. She woke up with the sun and stayed up until the owls sung her to sleep. She had an understanding that destinations were grossly overrated and that the ticking of a clock never got anybody anywhere. She’ll stick to moonstones, thank you very much.
This vintage moonstone gold ring was handcrafted in England around 1920. It showcases a round cabochon moonstone set in 9 karat gold with a frame of twisting gold wirework. The stone measures 8 mm in diameter and 5.8 mm in depth. This ring bears the gold purity mark, “9Ct”. The ring face measures 11.6 x 11.2 x 7.9 mm. This piece is a size 7 and It weighs 2.9 grams.
A classic ring like this will never go unnoticed. It’s a Jazz Era piece, with the pizzazz of Art Deco, perfect for your finger.
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: RGA22521VA
Vintage Diamond Bow Ring in 18k White Gold, French Retro 3.5+ctw
$ 9,880.00
Whenever I see a ring like this one, it really gets me to wondering. The stones in this ring are all old European cut diamonds, probably cut around 1880-1910, and yet this ring surely was made in the 1950s or 60s, so how did these diamonds end up here? What is their back story? Were they part of a Belle Époque brooch, links of a Victorian diamond bracelet, drops of an Edwardian necklace, a single fabulous earring whose mate was lost somewhere along the way? I guess in truth neither you nor I will ever truly know where they came from, what their previous life was. All we know for sure is that now they are here, in this fantastic ring, sparkling away as they've done for over a hundred years!
Handcrafted in France, this 18 karat white gold ring features a bedazzling array of diamonds, thirty-one old European cut round diamonds that add up to over 3.5 carats in all. The center stone is about .4 carats, six of the surrounding stones are about .15-.18 carats each and the other twenty-four weigh about .1-.12 carats each. The diamonds form a lovely knot or bow motif and are truly all sparkle, all of the time. This ring would be easy to resize, currently it is a size 4.75, and it weighs 8.3 grams. The ring is marked on the back of the band with the French eagle head mark, assayed in Paris and has also been acid tested to verify that it is indeed, 18 karat gold. The face of this ring measures 19.5 mm from north to south, and 19.5 mm across, it narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band.
Personally, I just adore old cut diamonds, so my heart did a little pitter-patter when I came across this beauty set with all these old cut gems. My own sneaking suspicion is that these diamonds started out life in a brooch and that some inheritee of said brooch decided to have it remade into this much more wearable and super stylie Retro cocktail 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 in my shop. 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 photographs and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
SKU: RGA19884VA
Vintage Gold Doctor's Bag Locket Pendant
$ 1,220.00
I found this precious golden bauble on my last buying trip, in England. It was a misty day, but one of those English ones, so the gray clouds seemed cheerful and happy. I walked the city to arrive at the Sunday morning market a mere moments after it opened, stopping for a coffee along the way. The booth of first person I wanted to see was crowded, so I waited (im)patiently, standing just off to the side. As I waiting I looked through the case at the next booth over and spotted this wonderful locket. At first glance, I assumed this was meant for a lady with the initials of MD, meaning it was to be rich in history, and loved dearly. My mother has the initials ‘MD’ and so I asked to look at it, thinking of her birthday just a few weeks away. When he handed it to me to have a look I was struck by how weighty it was, and when I opened it I was delighted by the contents, it turned out that MD wasn’t for a person, it was for an education!
This unique vintage 9 karat gold doctor’s bag pendant was handcrafted in England, in 1945. The front and back are both engraved with the letters, ‘MD’, which stand for ‘Medical Doctor’. This fun pendant opens to reveal three golden doctor tools! Inside, there is a syringe, a scissors, and a stethoscope. This pendant measures 26 x 23.4 x 12.2 mm and weighs 15.6 grams. It is fully hallmarked with the mark for London, the gold purity marks, ‘9’, and ‘.375’, the date letter, ‘k’, and a maker’s mark.
For the medical school graduate in your life, or just a fabulous charm to keep all to yourself, because honestly, it’s adorable, this pendant is perfect!
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!
Item ID: PT0317037V
