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If you read many of my musings, then you probably already know that my favorite things to do on my days off in London are to visit my friends, The Crown Jewels, at the Tower of London and to go to Liberty’s Department Store for a champagne tea. Liberty’s sometimes feels like a museum to me, it’s gorgeous architecture and smooth, beautifully carved dark timbered woodwork are unchanged since the building was built in 1924. If you saw it, you might think it dated back hundreds of years, but it’s actually built in a Tudor revival style; the builders incorporated timbers from two retired British Naval ships in the building of it and it is a truly a delight to the senses. If you get really lucky on your visit to Liberty, you might find that there is a section, usually on the top floor, that will have a display of antique Liberty items and items designed by the original designers from the Arts & Crafts era. They are usually beyond my price range, but I’ve seen fabulous armoires, clocks, art and yes, jewelry, on my many wanderings.
This wonderful Arts and Crafts pendant would fit right in there at Liberty and Company. It was designed by the famed Liberty designer William Hair Haseler and is hallmarked to the reverse with his makers mark and ‘925’ for sterling silver. It was made before the store on Regent Street was built in the 20s, and probably dates to about 1905-1910 (Liberty and Company predates the Regent street store by some 40 years). It is set with four round faceted amethyst gems and one round blister pearl which measures 8.2 mm in diameter. The pendant is 39 mm long from top to bottom and 28 mm across, it weighs 4.8 grams.
To be honest, I’m a bit reluctant to part with this lovely piece, I’m always tempted to keep a good Liberty piece, I like to wear them when I visit, let them visit their roots, as it were!
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ITEM ID: PTA24510VA
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You could wear this to opening night, get some curry before the show. There are a few good places along Shaftesbury Avenue, most offer a pre-show special. Wander, see what looks goods, what smells amazing. Yes, this would be perfect for opening night. Pair it with a simple black dress, that one that always comes out of the case with nary a wrinkle, those little green booties you brought because, well, you never know. Don’t have a chain the right length? That’s no problem, this one will look stunning on that length of silk cord which holds your jewelry bag shut, just don’t forget to put it back when you’re done.
Hand crafted Victorian locket, adorned with a garland motif. This wonderfully smooth and heavy locket opens to reveal two inner frames to hold your photos. The locket is set with 8 emeralds and 8 creamy white half pearls which are graduated in the garland. It measures 49 mm (2 inches) long including the lovely wide bale and is 30 mm (1.25 inches) wide. It opens easily and closes with a nice little snap. The locket weighs 14.1 grams and has been acid tested to verify that it is crafted in 18 karat gold.
A locket, a locket, a picture in your pocket (or around your neck). Enjoy the show!
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I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase on my lane. 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: LT0111061V1
$ 1,160.00
Like x's and o's or hearts and arrows, red and white just seem romantic together somehow. Natural, easy, and meant to be. Very complimentary, indeed!
I came across this ring while shopping the grounds at Newark, at an antiques market north of London. It seemed so cheery and bright on an otherwise bleak late winter day. This ring is hand made in 18 karat gold and is set with three oval faceted bright red rubies that add up to about .7 carats total and two 4.4 x 3.5 mm oval shaped creamy half pearls. The ring is also accented with 10 wonderfully lively rose cut diamonds, just to add a little glitter and up the quotient of joy! I'm certain that this ring has had a little facelift in the last 50 years or so, it shows signs of re-shanking (the back of the band has been replaced, probably it was too thin, likely it originally had hallmarks that were lost in this) and re-tipping (some of the prongs have been re-done to make the stones more secure), it was quite well done and as a result it is in excellent and quite wearable condition and has a wonderful hefty weight. The crown of this ring is truly lovely with all it's heavily engraved scrollwork. It weighs 3.8 grams and is a size 8.25. It could be re-sized somewhat, I'm always happy to check with my jeweler to see what's possible.
Almost certainly made in England around 1880, this is a gorgeous ring with a romantic feel to it, it would make a fantastic and unusual engagement or wedding ring.
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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!
$ 890.00
I held my coffee mug, cupped between my hands, staring at an array of rings in a stall on Portobello Road. My eyes grazed over each one, exploring the silvers and the golds, analyzing the diamonds and the emeralds. I’d seen them all before, there was nothing that tempted me. The seller had a peculiar look in her eyes, so I stared her down, and raised a brow. She gave me a wink and went into the back. A minute later she returned with a display of only one piece. This piece.
This Georgian memorial ring was handcrafted in England in 1801. It was made in 18 karat gold and showcases woven hair at the center surrounded by 18 pearls on an oval-shaped ring face. The inside of the band has been inscribed, “Ann Hutton Ob 10 Dec 1801 Age 60”. This ring weighs 4.2 grams and is a size 9. The ring face measures 12.7 north to south, 16 across and sits 3.3 mm off the finger, it narrows to 4.2 mm at the back of the band. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.
Who was this Miss Hutton? I’d really like to know. My curious nature and wanderer’s soul has been a bit restless over this ring. It’s a beautiful antique piece, with at least another two hundred years’ worth of life.
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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: RGA15773VA
$ 1,980.00
This fabulous necklace was made by the firm of Murrle Bennett and Company, an Anglo-German firm started by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, which produced pieces for retail by the store 'Liberty and Co.', the famous London Arts and Crafts dealers. The company was in existence from 1886-1914, this bracelet was most likely made around 1900. They specialized in high quality affordable silver and gold jewelry. They produced pieces predominately in the Art Nouveau style, and their designs were often characterized by abstract motifs typical of this movement, often comprised of Celtic inspired interlacing elements, stylized foliate forms, pierced geometric shapes, luminous enamels, and precious or semi-precious stones. After World War I, the company was renamed White Redgrove & Whyte. Murrle Bennett & Co jewelry is now highly sought-after and widely collected.
This antique Arts & Crafts amethyst and pearl silver hammered pendant was handcrafted around 1910. It was made by the famed Murrle Bennett and Company in England. A beautiful oval faceted amethyst sits at the center of this organic shaped silver motif with a natural drop pearl. The amethyst measures 11.5 x 8.3 x 6 mm and weighs approximately 3.04 carats. The chain length measures 18 inches and the pendant measures 41 x 24.5 mm. This piece weighs 7.1 grams. It bears two hallmarks, the first is a silver fineness mark that reads, “950”, the second mark is the Murrle Bennett maker’s mark, “MB c”.
This is the kind of jewelry that I love to wear. Murrle Bennett & Co. is one of my favorite designers, their Arts & Crafts style speaks to my artist’s heart. The clean lines, the bright and glowing faceted amethyst contrasting with a creamy pearl, it makes me not want to share it!
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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: PTA22703VA
$ 1,280.00
In the Middle Ages, opals were rare and were considered to provide the possessor with great luck. It was thought that a stone which encompassed the colors of all the other stones would provide the same protection as all of them combined.
This Opal ring has a lot of style, and a lot of opals! Hand crafted in 9 karat gold, this vintage ring was made in London, England in 1971; it is fully hallmarked as such along with a makers mark of ‘BJ’. The ring is set with 9 opals, the center stone measures 9x7x3.1 and weighs about 1.11 carats the 8 smaller round stones are 3x1 mm each and add up to an addition .4 carats in opal. The cluster of opals are beautifully matched and prong mounted and provide a wonderful play of color in oranges, greens, blues, reds and violets. The face of this ring measures 16.8 mm north to south and 15 mm across, it sits 8.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.8 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 6.75 but could be resized to suit, it weighs 3.7 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: RGA22800VA
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I was an imaginative child and was always enamored with animals of myth, the unicorn, the dragon, the cycles and minotaur. I greedily devoured books and movies like the Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings; the Neverending Story was one of my favorites along with the Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. So, I guess it’s not unusual that I would find myself drawn to jeweled representations of these beasts as a grownup!
This fantastic brooch depicts what is probably an Amphiptere, a type of winged serpent which is often seen in European heraldry; the Amphiptere is a beast with wings but no legs and the body of snake, usually covered in feathers. It could also be a Wyvern, but as it’s leg-less I’m thinking it’s likely an Amphiptere. The beast has a creamy white pearl clutched in its jaws. This wonderful piece measures 19.8 mm north to south and is 61.5 mm long, it weighs 8.5 grams. The brooch is marked on the pin stem and clasp, which is typical for French pieces, it bears the eagles head purity mark for 18 karat gold as well as a French makers mark.
This beautifully detailed brooch is finished front and back, it could easily be converted to a necklace upon request.
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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!
$ 1,850.00
In 1781, the British Army, led by Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in Virginia. It was October, 1871, the woods around Yorktown must have been bright with the oranges and reds of a Virginia Autumn as they rang with musket-fire. When the women came out to help the wounded, one or more of them may have been wearing a ring just like this one.
Hand crafted around 1780, this fantastic cross is set with six flat cut garnets set in 12 karat gold. It is further set with four natural river pearls. All of the garnets are deeply set with closed backs and care should be taken to keep this cross dry as the foil behind the stones can rust if it gets very wet. The stones average 7.5x6.5 mm and the cross overall measures 51.1 mm from top to bottom and 34.8 mm across. I couldn’t tell you where this one was made, I purchased it in London and it’s possible that it’s English in origin. This cross weighs 4.5 grams, it is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested.
This early cross is a real beauty and is loaded with history!
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$ 740.00
This early ring has wonderful panache and a great play of color. The stones are green garnets backed with very early green glass, called doublets, done to enhance the color of the stones and make them appear this wonderful lush green. The ring is set with three doublets and six natural river pearls. This beautifully hand crafted ring is done in 12 karat gold and was probably made around 1850-60. The ring measures 12 mm north to south and 13 mm across at the face and sits 4.7 mm off the finger. This beautiful ring weighs 1.9 grams and is a size 6.6, it would be very difficult if not impossible to resize this one as it’s so lightly made and so old. This unmarked ring is locket backed, it would originally have held hair at the back. It is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested to verify the gold content.
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!
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!
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Whenever I go to list an item on my website, I select the basic outline of what it is from a saved drop down menu, Antique>Victorian>Fine>Locket for example. Just now when I went to put up these fantastic earrings, I realized that I didn’t have a saved menu for Art Nouveau earrings. This means that I’ve never listed a pair, that’s how rare and unusual they are!
These beauties were hand crafted around 1900 and are so wonderfully light and full of life and movement. Each one is set with a round faceted amethyst at the top and an oval faceted amethyst in the drop, the amethyst at the tops are .15 carats each and the oval ones are .25 carats each for a total weight in amethyst of .8 carats, the pearl drops measure about 2 mm each. The earrings are 39.5 mm from top to bottom and 10.2 mm across and are marked ‘9ct’ on the reverse for 9 karat gold. Together they weigh 1.7 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!
$ 2,160.00
There’s just something mystical about opals, as if they hold the secrets of the universe. This beautiful opal has strong yellow tones but flashes with blues and green, golds and oranges; it measures 6.2x5.7x2.9 and weighs about .6 carats. Flanking the opal on either side are stunning, bright Old European cut diamonds, each of which weighs about .42 carats for a total of about .85 carats. The ring is hand crafted in 18 karat gold and is fully hallmarked with the marks for having been made in Birmingham, England in the year 1881, it is further marked with ’18’ for the gold content. This ring measures 7.5 mm north to south and 15.5 mm across, it sits 5.4 mm off the finger. A large sized ring, this is a size 10.5 but could be resized somewhat to suit, it weighs 3.9 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!
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!