Hearts

They sat outside a café in a city in the summertime. The sky was blue and humid with cotton clouds and twittering birds. They had iced coffees and a newspaper between the two of them. He cracked a joke and she looked up at him laughing and squinting her blue eyes in the sunlight. He smiled and pulled a ring out of his pocket. She was stunned. He said, “Happy Birthday”. She fell speechless for a moment, sliding gold and turquoise onto her finger. It matched the sky and filled her heart with love.

This lovely antique Victorian turquoise gold knot ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. There are 12 round cabochon turquoise stones that create two forget-me-not flowers on either side of the center knot. A gold heart hangs from the knot, symbolizing everlasting love. The ring face with the drop measures 16 x 12 x 3.4 mm off the finger. The band width is 2.4 mm at the back. This ring is a size 6.75 and it weighs 3.4 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested at 15 karat gold. I believe that the dangling heart was a later addition to this wonderful love knot and forget-me-not flower ring.

Lover’s knot rings are a romantic motif of everlasting love and fidelity. They date back to ancient times to Egyptian carvings and Celtic artwork.

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It was a hot night. One with salsa music and sling back heels that spun to the melody dancing in the air. it was a night of bad jokes, paired with equal amounts of laughter and mixed with the perfect amount of aged tequila. It worked because of sparks and chemistry and attraction. Of course, the gift of a gold bracelet didn’t hurt.

This unique antique Edwardian gold heart lock bracelet was handcrafted in 1904 in Chester, England. It has a beautifully detailed double link that sets it apart from simpler bracelets and gives it a look that could easily be contemporary. It measures 8.5 inches in length and weighs 20.9 grams. Each link measures 14.3 x 19.5 x 5.4 mm. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the Chester mark which is a wheat sheaves symbol, the gold purity marks, “9” and “.375”, the date letter “D” for 1904, and the maker’s mark, “W.B rs”.

For summer nights with heat and winter mornings of snow, a gold watch chain can be the necklace you want to wear all year long. Because gold is the best accessory.

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This unique locket-backed pendant has a lot of charm! It was hand crafted in the Georgian era of 18 karat gold and agate and is set with a lovely turquoise cross at the front. The reverse is a locket containing a small portrait under beveled glass. This wonderful heart shaped pendant measures 24.5 mm from top to bottom and 19.9 mm across, it’s 8.5 mm thick. This unusual piece was made in about 1830, probably in England, and weighs 4.6 grams.

A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!

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This is the kind of bracelet that holds its own as a single just fine, but plays oh, so nicely with others. Wear one, wear three, or go nuts and stack up as many as you can fit, they make a wonderful musical sound when paired up and people will hear you coming and smile.

This antique 15 karat yellow gold curb link bracelet was hand crafted in England around 1900. It was made by a master craftsman who would roll the gold and then hand form each link by wrapping the gold around pitch, then it would be slightly heated to let the pitch run out. The result is a bracelet that is light and airy while looking large and chunky. The Victorians didn’t have the same easy access to gold that we have now, so they had to make due with what they could find and they created the most beautiful hollow jewelry. This wonderful piece is 7.5 inches long and closes with a heart shaped padlock which has a safety chain for added security. The links of the bracelet measure 12 x 10 x 5 mm and the lock is 23.6 x 16.5 x 3.6 mm, it weighs 22.2 grams. Each link is marked with ’15’ for the gold content, as is the lock.

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The term ‘bewitched’ dates to the 1200s, but it wasn’t until some 300 years later that the meaning changed from a fearful term with an implication of harm to the more figurative sense of charming someone, enchanting them with delightful attraction. The Victorians, with their love of all things figural, created wonderful witches heart jewelry, usually in the form of brooches and sometimes pendants, but this is the first time I’ve ever stumbled upon a witches heart ring, and I have to say that this one bewitched me instantly.

Hand crafted in 18 karat gold, this English beauty was made around 1880. It is set with a lovely Old European cut center diamond which weighs about .4 carats, surrounded by an additional 9 old cut diamonds which add up to about a further .92 carats, for a total approximate diamond weight of 1.32 carats. The center stone has a distinctly golden hue, while the surrounding stones are well matched and very white, all of the stones are very sparkly, clean, and beautifully hand cut. The ring measures 12 mm north to south and 10.3 mm across, it sits 8 mm off the finger and narrows to 4 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked ’18’ for the gold content and bears the makers mark of ‘E.C.’, it is a size 8.25 and weighs 4.7 grams.

Have you been bewitched? This fantastic and unusual ring would make an absolutely stunning and unique engagement ring!

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She barely felt it when he slipped it on her finger. She was too mesmerized by his eyes, their bright blue hue sparkled with mischief as his finger drew circles on the inside of her palm. They were at the theatre, but neither of them had their eyes on the stage, they were preoccupied by each other, finally alone in the dark, able to touch for the first time. ‘I love you’, he mouthed it, and held her hand up as his eyes drifted to the ring newly alighted on her finger. She felt it now and looked down in surprise. The heart shone in the lights from the stage, it was the same color as his eyes.

This wonderful turquoise and pearl ring was hand crafted in Birmingham, England in 1960 of 9 karat gold. It is set with a smooth cut of turquoise in the shape of a heart, this lovely stone is likely Persian and shows no matrix on its face. The turquoise is surrounded by 12 creamy white pearls and the ring is hallmarked with English marks. The face of this ring measures 14.4 mm north to south and 14.2 mm across, it sits 7.5 mm off the finger. This ring is a 6.25 US and weighs 3.8 grams. 

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

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

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The amber glow from the sun at dusk was fading as he looked at her. They were on his back porch drinking tea and lemonade, doing nothing in particular. His eyes traveled from her messy ponytail to her neck, to her collar, where he saw something metallic and interesting. It was a brooch she had affixed to her lapel. He wanted to ask her about it, but the silence was so pleasant he didn’t dare, at least not yet. She shivered as a breeze rushed by and he wrapped his warm arm around her, as a true gentleman does. As the last of the day’s light sank into the earth, the sky turned black and the stars popped out.

This antique late Victorian silver brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It showcases a heart, leaf, flower, and bow motif with engraved details. It measures 20.5 x 51.5 mm and it weighs 5.1 grams. This brooch pin has been fully hallmarked. It bears the anchor mark, the lion mark, the date letter, “a”, and the maker’s mark, “W.C.M”. It has been acid tested.

Every well-stocked jewelry box should have a great brooch or three; to pin to your jacket or to hold your knit scarf together. This versatile broach will be your favorite accessory.

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The heart is a symbol engrained in our society to mean friendship, love, and support. It’s an ancient symbol that stems from the shape of ivy and fig leaves, which traditionally represented fidelity. It was the Middle Ages that saw the heart motif begin to signify love, and, as it always does, fashion followed suit. The Victorians believed that two hearts, side by side, represented two people as bound together, typically bestowed as a betrothal gift.

This charming Victorian brooch was handcrafted around 1880 in England. It showcases two yellow-green heart shaped cabochon chrysoberyls surrounded by 44 creamy white pearls and topped with a bow, set in 18 karat gold. Each chrysoberyl measures 13 x 11 x 5 mm. Overall, this brooch pin measures 27.3 x 30 mm and it weighs 8.0 grams. The maker’s mark reads, “A&W” and it bears the gold purity hallmark, “18”.

My heart skipped a beat when I spotted this bright and sunny brooch. It’s a romantic piece that swept me off my feet and now all I want to do is sweep you off yours.

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This agate bracelet is your next favorite fashion statement, a substantial piece for the wrist. It belongs there, intriguing and beautiful, just like you.

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This four-piece set is a fun find! A complete parure by the the famed designer Zoltan White, whose work is highly sought after. There’s no need to wear all of these fabulous pieces at once, try a brooch with a bracelet for a casual ensemble, or the earrings with the necklace for a little date night fun. The colors are light and fresh, reminding me of springtime flowers, or city lights in the summer.

This antique four-piece set was handcrafted before 1912, in England, by Zoltan White. It includes a pair of stud earrings, a brooch, a bracelet, and a drop necklace. All together these pieces weigh 95 grams. They’re made up of green peridot, purple amethysts, and yellow citrines, all set in silver. Each piece is beautifully done with flower accents and swirling silver details that continue onto the backside of each piece.

The 15.5-inch necklace contains 31 round faceted peridots, along with two pear-cut peridots, two citrine hearts, and two amethyst hearts. The front of the necklace measures 44 x 46 mm. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The 6.5-inch bracelet measures 31.4 mm in height at the front. It’s made up of two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, two pear-cut peridots, and 15 round-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, and “MEA 1912”.

The oval brooch measures 31.4 x 45 mm. It features two citrine hearts, two amethyst hearts, six round-cut peridots, and two pear-cut peridots. It’s marked, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “SILVER”, “Z.W.&Co”, “E.N.B”, “T I”, and “MEA 1912”.

The round earrings each measure 18 mm in diameter. They’re both marked, “SILVER” on the screw backs and are made up of four round amethysts, one citrine heart, and four round peridots on each piece.

Zoltan White was born in Hungary. He trained in Budapest for jewelry making and began his firm, Zoltan White & Co., in England. His business operated from around 1910 to the 1940s. His work has a clear Austro-Hungarian feel, given his background and childhood experiences, although he was part of the British Arts and Crafts tradition.

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I remember exactly where I was when I found this one. It was early, as most shopping days are, at the fairgrounds of the gigantic Newark Antiques fair north of London. I came prepared, with a mug of black coffee and a lemon slice from the Café nearby. It was spring, so a jacket was required, I donned my long black trench, feeling very Sherlock Holmes, on a mission. My mission ended abruptly as I was distracted by a stall laden with Victorian goodies, including this very necklace.

This antique Victorian necklace was handcrafted around 1890 in England. It features a double heart motif tied together with a bow, with two doves holding a flower. The romantic word, “MIZPAH” is featured front and center and the bible verse it’s based off of is engraved on the hearts. The front of the necklace measures 17 x 37 x 7 mm. This piece weighs 6.2 grams and measures 17.5". It bears the gold purity mark, “9ct” and a maker’s mark that reads, “W.Bros”. Most likely this piece started life out as a brooch and chain and they were married to make this beautiful and very wearable necklace, both are period pieces.

You never know what you’re going to find when shopping in London, but, my oh my, do I have such good luck!

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When the weather starts to turn cold and the leaves turn orange you can find me in a cabin tucked away in the northern woods. I’m wrapped in a white wool sweater while this necklace decorates my neck. I have a typewriter out with a cappuccino, or two, next to it. The fire crackles. The wind rattles the panes. When I pause, as I finish a paragraph, I reach for this pendant, and twirl it between my fingers. It’s like a muse, the cure to writer’s block, in a stylish little package.

This truly stunning Victorian pendant was handcrafted in England around 1890. It showcases a red Tudor Rose set with a single pearl and surrounded by green leaves and a semi-circle of pearls, 11 in total decorate it’s face. The pendant was made in the shape of a heart and is a truly regal piece in fantastic condition. The brooch/pendant is crafted 15 karat gold, it measures 41.7 x 20.3 mm and it weighs 8.6 grams. This versatile piece can be transformed into a fashionable brooch by bending the clasp down and removing the leaf bale, it can also be worn as an enhancer on a strand of pearls or beads.

I’m inspired by a plethora of beautiful things. Jewelry is the ultimate afflatus, an expression of mood and mindset. This timeless and spectacularly wrought piece is my latest obsession.

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I was strolling through the narrow cobblestoned streets just north of Paris, in a small town not used to strangers. I found a sandwich shop and in my best broken French ordered ‘un sandwich avec jambon et fromage’ and a glass of Rosé. The man I ordered from was kind, he moved slowly, enjoying the summer’s heat. The small patio overlooked a valley of clay roofed houses and intertwining streets. I found a table and sat. As I held onto the stem of the clear glass, my bracelet caught the sun’s light, making it glow like a cave of wonders. I sipped the wine, tasting the notes of strawberry and basil, letting the flavors linger on my tongue. I noticed how my wrist looked like the sun itself, giving life to earth, making the heavens envious. I also noticed the view and the toughness of my baguette sandwich, and how the wine gave tastes to the bread that could only be found here, right here, in this place, in this moment.

This antique Edwardian heart padlock link bracelet was handcrafted in England in 1902 of rich and glowing 18 karat gold. It measures 8.25 inches in length and weighs 30.4 grams. Each link measures 10.5 x 16.3 mm. The padlock is engraved, “AMY FROM BOB 16.7.02”. Each link is marked with ’18’ indicating the gold content and the lock is marked for 18 karat as well along with the makers mark ’M&M’. This piece contains a safety chain so you’ll never have to worry about losing it while you wear it out and about.

This lovely bracelet bears a classic design with beautiful details meant to be worn, to show off, and to be timeless.

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He found her striking as she did perfectly normal things around the flat, like drinking a glass of water, or picking at her fingernails. In the middle of browsing through a magazine she paused, and looked at the gold padlock bracelet around her wrist. She twisted it so the lock, which was shaped like a heart, faced outward, for the world to see. He was making them coffee in the other room, glancing in her direction, grinning, because he had given that bracelet to her just the other day.

This antique Victorian heart padlock link bracelet was handcrafted in England around 1900. It was made in 9 karat gold and measures 8 inches in length. This big and juicy curb link bracelet is clasped together with a heart padlock that has been hallmarked with the gold purity mark, “9CT”. The links have been marked, “9c”. This bracelet boasts an engraved floral design on one side of the links, giving it just the right amount of detail, and it’s smooth on the other side, in case you’re looking for a simpler option. Each link measures 13.9 x 15 mm and it weighs 30.2 grams.

This stunning bracelet, in gold kissed with a rosy hue, promises not to spend much time in your jewelry box, it’s a 'goes-with-everything' classic.

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A billowy scarf, a dress with an impossible neckline, a jaunty hat, a silk neck tie; these are just a few of the things that would be greatly improved upon by adding a pin as fabulous as this one.

Hand crafted by one of my favorite firms, Murrle Bennett & Co., this wonderful pin features a lovely heart shaped opal at the top and a smaller round opal at the termination of what looks like a stylized G-clef. The pin is made in 9 karat gold with a rosy pink color, it is 47.5 mm from top to bottom and 12mm across at the widest point. Made in England around 1900-1910. This pin is marked ‘9ct’, ‘Patent’ and with the ‘MB&Co’ makers mark, it weighs 2.2 grams.

This versatile pin would make a great gift for the one that you love!

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