Antique Victorian Diamond Set Cross in 18k Gold, c. 1860

The air smelled crisp as dew dotted the green grass of a springtime morning. She wore her hair up in a messy ponytail with faded jeans and a sweater. The scarf around her neck was of silk and warmth, fastened together with a brooch as beautiful as that very morning. The colors of the topaz matched the flowers starting to open with the soft sunlight. It looked natural there, with her white scarf, against her olive skin. She put her hands in her pockets, and looked out at the day, smiling at it. 

This antique Georgian topaz and turquoise gold floral brooch was handcrafted in France in about 1820-25. It’s a stunning 18 karat gold piece with flowers of pink and blue topaz and leaves of robin egg blue turquoise. There are 11 pink oval topaz stones and 17 blue oval topaz stones, each measuring 3.5 x 4.2 x 2 mm and weighing a total of approximately 5.88 carats. At the center of the pink topaz flower is an old European cut diamond, measuring 3.2 x 2.2 mm and weighing approximately .18 carats. There are eight oval cabochon turquoises. This brooch pin measures 35.3 x 58.2 mm and it weighs 7.0 grams. It is marked on the C clasp with the left facing ram’s head mark (used from 1819-1938) which indicated a minimum gold fineness of 18 karat/750. It comes in an antique box in which it was purchased by me and which helps to protect it, I’m fairly certain that box and brooch are not original to each other.

I didn’t want to share this beauty with the rest of the world but the more I looked at it, the more I realized it would be a crime not to. This is a gorgeous masterpiece, I hope you enjoy it.

A note from Victoria: This piece is not in perfect condition. One of the gold leaves is broken off from the bottom, and you can see the base of this leaf just by the gold ball to the left of the central pink topaz in the first photo. I thought it was so incredibly beautiful that I was willing to forgive it this small flaw. I checked with my jeweler on repairing it, but he agreed that it is lovely as is and said that a repair may cause it to be less beautiful, not more.

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Does she own the key to your heart? What more perfect way could there be for you to show her your love than with this wonderfully crafted ring?

Hand made in 9 karat gold, this wonderful ring features a band of alternating hearts, engraved with lovely little patterns. At the front of the ring, attached to one of the hearts, is a beautiful little key. Do you suppose it opened something once? Perhaps a box, treasures hidden within?

This sentimental beauty was made in England around 1900-1910, it is 4.6 mm wide and is a size 5.5. It weighs 3.1 grams. This ring is not marked, but has been carefully acid tested to verify gold content.

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!

The word “agate” stems from the Greek word “Achetes” which was a river in which agate was first discovered. Agate has been used since the Neolithic ear in which Sumerians used agate to craft jewelry, seals, etc. Mithridates, the King of Pontus, adored agate. He had three thousand bowls carved out of this stone! Agate is a common semi-precious chalcedony that appears in a variety of forms including colored bands and moss-like inclusions.

This vintage Scandinavian silver and agate ring was handcrafted around 1960. A lightly banded smooth white agate sits at the center of a silver leaf motif. The silver prongs look like flower buds encapsulating the agate and covering it in nature. The stone measures 22.5 x 19.3 x 14.5 mm and is oval cabochon cut. The ring face measures 32.7 x 32.2 x 22.5 mm off the finger with a band width of 3.5 mm. It has been acid tested and bears the maker’s mark, “T.S.R”. This ring is a size 8.75. It weighs 16.4 grams.

In the Middle Ages, wearing agate was thought to cure insomnia and ensure sweet dreams. Victorians made the agate a thing of beauty to adorn oneself in. By the mid-1800s, this trend was at its height of fashion. This 60s ring turns agate into a statement piece which is sure not to go unnoticed.

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!