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Opals and Pearls
Edwardian Suffragette Pendant 9k Gold Pearl Amethyst Peridot
Sold Out - $ 1,600.00
“I would rather be a rebel than a slave" - Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the British Suffrage Movement
She carried a sign and wore a purple scarf tied around the brim of her hat that covered her nose and her mouth. Most of the women there were dressed the same, carrying their own signs. A colorful crew of beautiful women, she thought as she looked around at her fellow women-in-arms. It was 1918, and they were so close, so close to gaining purchase, to finally having the right to vote, to being a true and equal part of society, to having an actual voice in the decisions which affected them every hour of every day.
A plague was ravishing Europe, the Spanish Flu they called it, because only the Spanish newspapers had been left uncensored to write and warn about it. For almost four years there had been a war on, a great war, the War to End all Wars, they said. Her fellow women had stepped up, they had taken on the jobs that their husbands and sons had left behind; they had marched into factories and stores and warehouses across the land. The men had left her town and her country in droves to go and fight on the front lines, and it was her job, and the job of all these women around her, to keep the country moving, fulfilling all the essential needs of it’s people and it’s fighting forces. So yes, she marched, and she held her sign high and she shouted from behind her covered face, because she would do this, she would push and push and push, for herself, for the daughters she had yet to have, for her nieces and her friends and most of all for her country, her beloved England.
This could be the necklace she was wearing. We’ll never really know, but it was hand crafted in England around 1910 and it is set with the colors Green, White and Violet which, possibly subversively, may have also been the letters for the suffrage movement, Give Women the Vote! The Green in this case is a sparkling round peridot drop, the White is 27 creamy pearls and the Violet is of course a wonderful amethyst heart at the pendants center. This pendant is made in 9 karat gold, as much English jewelry was at this time, and is marked to the reverse with ‘9ct’. This pendant measures 62 mm from top to bottom and is 35 mm across, it weighs 3.7 grams. There is no chain included, but we have a lovely off-line selection of chains and would be happy to help match one up, just let us know.
On November 21st of 1918, the Parliament of England passed the Qualification of Women Act which gave the vote to about 8.5 million women in the UK, however it extended voting rights only to women over 30 (the age for men was 21) who were land owners or the wives of landowners, occupiers of property with annual rents over 5 pounds, or graduates of British Universities. It would take another 10 years until laws were passed extending voting rights to all women over the age of 21.
At times the fight for suffrage was brutal and bloody, including the events of Black Friday, November 18, 1910, in which a peaceful march to Parliment turned deadly when police and male bystanders attacked the women and beat and sexually assulted many of them. Clashes with police became common and over 1,000 British women were arrested and many were kept in extremely poor conditions and often force-fed during hunger strikes. Their tactics would be adopted by the American suffrage movement and used by them to gain the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920. They fought for their rights, and for mine.
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ITEM ID: PTA24167VA
Arts and Crafts Era Antique Silver Necklace Mother of Pearl
$ 710.00
This lovely Arts and Crafts era, handcrafted pendant was made in England right around 1910. A perfect circle of silver, it is adorned with a stylized hearts and flowers motif, surrounding a bezel set center of shimmering mother of pearl. The whole pendant measures 35.5 mm long and 23.4 mm wide and is 5 mm deep, while the mother of pearl center measures 6.5 mm across. Wonderful and whimsical in its design, craftsmanship and choice of material, this nature inspired jewel is a sublime expression of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Marked with a makers mark ‘W.H.H.’, and a '925' mark for silver purity, It weighs 5.4 grams, which includes the hand made original Arts and Crafts chain, which measures a perfect 16".
The perfect accent to summer's sun-drenched skin and breezy little dress, but would be just as happy with a cup of coffee and yoga pants, too!
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ITEM ID: PTA22794VA
Antique Arts & Crafts Era Peridot Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
$ 990.00
There is a wonderful woman who stalls out on the street in front of one of the galleries on Portobello Road in London. Her mom helps her to run the stall, they are kind, sweet women with regular day jobs, but they love to buy and sell a few old goodies. She always has a few exquisite lavalieres for me, just like this one.
Hand crafted in England in about 1910 with a distinctive Arts & Crafts design, but with a definite nod it's Edwardian predecessors, this graceful, light and airy 9 karat yellow gold pendant features a central rectangular cut peridot in a bezel mount which allows a lot of light into the stone for extra sparkle. The peridot is framed by an organic motif, set with three creamy white pearls, while a smaller octagonal shaped, bezel set peridot hangs from the bottom, perfectly balancing the overall drop shaped motif. The pendant measures 43mm x 23.5mm x 2.5mm. The pendant weighs 3.2 grams, is marked 'IX' for 9k (tested) and also bears the maker's mark 'D & F'.
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ITEM ID: PTA23650VA
Georgian Memorial Ring Dated 1813 Pearls and Hair 15k Gold
$ 1,350.00
I love finding these old Georgian memorial rings which still have their crystal and hair intact. So many of the ones I come across these days have had the crystal and hair removed and they’ve been replace with an inappropriate gem or reworked badly. So, you can understand why I just couldn’t resist the completely original beauty, ones this pristine are getting so very very rare.
This ring was hand crafted around 1813 in England of 15 karat gold. It is done with an open split shank which hold a black enamel plaque with a circle of wonderful little seed pearls which look to be be all original. The pearls surround an oval of rock crystal with hair behind it. The ring is inscribe on the reverse with “Saml Clanfield, Obt,, 3 Feb,, Y 1813 At,, 62”. There are 19 pearls and the ring measures 12.4 mm north to south and 16.3 mm across at the face and is 4.3 mm off the finger, it narrows to 3.4 mm at the back of the band. This ring is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested as 15 karat gold. The ring is a size 6.85 and weighs 5.0 grams.
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ITEM ID: RGA24261VA
Art Deco Opal Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Sold Out - $ 750.00 $ 880.00
'All of Nature’s splendor seems to be reflected in the manifold opulence of fine Opals: fire and lightnings, all the colors of the rainbow and the soft shine of far seas. Its origins go back to a time long before our memory, to the ancient dream time of the Australian aborigines. It is reported in their legends that the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans. And at the very spot, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the Opals.' - ICGA website
Opals always seem to me to be lit from within with their own internal flames. Flashes of red and yellow, orange, blue and green make this gorgeous opal and diamond ring a feast for the eyes!
This perfect opal and diamond cluster ring was hand crafted in 18 karat and platinum around 1930, in the heart of the Art Deco era. The star of the show is an oval, cabochon cut opal which reveals new colors and light from every angle. Bezel set in gold to accentuate it's beauty, this stunning gem measures 5.1 x 4.3 x 2.2 mm and weighs approximately .3 carats. It is surrounded by a halo of 8 old cut diamonds, weighing roughly .4 carats, which twinkle with your every move. Additionally, each shoulder is accented with a single rose cut diamond accented by platinum bright work. The ring weighs 2.2 grams, and was likely originally marked with an "18ct&Plat" mark but the 18ct part has been sized out at some point. It has however, been professionally acid tested to verify it's gold content, and tests as 18k. The top of the ring measures 9.6 mm north to south, 8.8 mm across, it sits 5 mm off the finger, and the band narrows to 1.9 mm at the back. This ring is a US size 5.
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ITEM ID: RGA17141VA
Gorgeous Enamel Miniature Baby Portrait Pendant Locket 15k Gold Pearls
$ 1,800.00
Sometimes a jewel is just the sum of its parts, take a diamond and set it in some platinum, boom! You’re done. Other times a jewel is much more along the lines of art, much more than that sum of its parts, much more than oil paints and canvas. It certainly keeps my job interesting, finding that happy balance between the two.
This stunningly crafted pendant definitely falls on the side of art. The jewel itself is beautifully hand crafted in 15 karat gold with a bloomed finish and is enamel with a bright, cobalt blue enamel over a patterned gold to give it a three dimensional feel. It is set with four creamy white pearls that all appear to be original to the piece. The star, though, of course, is this fantastically executed miniature enamel painting of a cherubic baby in a white, probably Christening, gown.
I don’t think that this wonderful piece is a memorial piece, although the back does hold a locket set with a plait of finely woven hair behind a crystal. I think it’s rather a mother’s piece, a celebration of a beautiful baby.
The pendant measures 44.5 mm from top to bottom and 28 mm across, it’s marked on the back with ’15ct’ for the gold content and ‘H&Co’ for the maker, possibly Hamilton and Company. This fabulous English piece dates to about 1880-1890, it weighs 7.5 grams and is in wonderful condition with no notable nicks to the enamel.
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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: PTA24181VA
Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Sold Out - $ 1,640.00
Unmistakably Dutch, the tall woman ordered her double espresso at Café Thijsseen off the Brouwersgracht in Amsterdam. As she reached for her warm caffeine fix, a flash like a summers day caught my eye, her hand showing a ring adorned in opals and diamonds. It was a simple transaction between the barista and this strangely elegant dutch woman. And yet, the play of light on her finger laid a mystery. How did this Edwardian gem come to her? I gazed and wondered as she walked off toward the east and the sun-drenched canal beyond, what adventures lay in her future and where that ring might find itself another 100 years or so. Before the thought could pass my lips and questions could be asked or answers uncovered, she strode away, entirely and blissfully unaware of her audience, and into the sun and warmth of a dreamy Amsterdam day.
This opal and diamond Edwardian gold ring was handcrafted in Birmingham, England, in 1908. It is a size 8 US and was made in a warm 18 karat yellow gold. It holds three large, perfectly matched cabochon opals accented by four sparkling rose cut diamonds. The larger center opal measures 7.1 x 4.7 x 1.9 mm and the two side opals measure 5.8 x 4.5 x 1.2 mm and 5.5 x 4 x 1.3 mm with a total approximate weight of .6 carats. The ring face measures 8.9 mm x 18 mm, sits 4.5 mm off the finger and the band width is 3.5 mm at the back. This elegant piece is fully hallmarked and bears the crown mark for England, the gold purity mark “18” for 18 karat gold, the anchor for Birmingham, the date letter, “i” for 1908, and a maker’s mark that reads, “F.H.L.”.
Full of a lifetime and more of adventures yet to come, let this Edwardian stunner give you the moment in the sun you deserve!
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: RGA22881VA
Edwardian Peridot Pearl Gold Necklace
$ 1,420.00
Having a mistress is no new thing. Throughout time wars have been fought, great men have risen and fell, all over the love of a woman, and often not the woman to whom they were wed. King Louis XIV of France had many a mistress, among them the lovely Louise de La Valliére, with whom he fathered 4 children (although only two of them survived infancy). La Valliére loved to wear jeweled pendants necklaces, and made them the fashion of the day throughout the continent, as well as across the channel in England. Hence was born the tradition of English "Lavaliere".
Hand crafted in England around the turn of the century, this gorgeous Lavaliere necklace features three joined ovoid circles of gold which flow into pearl set floral accents, all surrounding a sparkling green peridot at the center. This elegant drop is suspended by a delicate split chain that comes together in a second flower like cluster of pearl and peridot, then continues through to make the equally delicate neck chain. This lovely Edwardian necklace was made c.1900. All hand crafted in a warm 9 karat gold, it is 17.5 inches long and weighs 5.9 grams. This necklace is marked with and English "9ct" mark on the reverse as well as the clasp to indicate it's metal purity.
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: NEA20462VA
Victorian 5 Stone Opal Ring 15k Gold
$ 1,600.00
If I were a magician or a mystic, I would wear nothing but opals. They are at once beguiling and intriguing. Subtly powerful, you might have noticed that I've been having a bit of a love affair with them. Maybe I feel like we could all use a little magic in our lives!
These Opals are spectacular. When I put this English 5 stone ring on my hand I noticed right away that these stunning cabochon cut gems had great fire and play of color; they seemed to continuously change from fiery reds, orange and gold to bright and flashing bold blues and greens. The most amazing thing though, is the way that these opals appear lit from within. That is not some trick of photography or light, it is simply the brilliance and fire of these stones, they almost seem to provide their own light.
This is a truly lovely English Victorian ring dates to 1890's, weighs 3.7 grams, and though it is unmarked it has been professionally acid tested as 18 karat gold. It measures 6.4 mm north to south, 17.7 mm across the face and sits 4.5 mm off the finger. This ring is currently a size 8.25 US and while it could be re-sized somewhat, major re-sizing might be difficult. Opals this fine just take my breath away!
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: RGA22301VA
Antique 18k Gold French Heart Shaped Stick Pin Enamel Angels
Sold Out - $ 350.00
I was on a bit of a mission last time I was in London; I wanted to find a few really fine stick pins. See, wedding season is coming, and I really don’t think there is anything finer than a man who wears a stick pin. And, this particular pin seemed perfect for any romantic occasion!
This love inspired, heart shaped, French pin was hand crafted in 18 karat gold. It is beautifully enameled with two cherubic angels, and set with a seed pearl star hovering above their heads. The superior enameling of the angels is finely detailed, with the looks of innocence and love subtly adorning their faces. The pin measures 65.3 mm long and 16.6 mm across the widest point of the heart. This pin is marked with the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18 karat gold and weighs 1.9 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: SN0111015V
Antique Witches Heart Citrine Pearl Brooch Pin
$ 700.00
Going back hundreds of years 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 Witches heart was made in the 19th century, the meaning had changed somewhat as they were often given as tokens of love, to indicated that the wearer had ‘bewitched’ the giver!
This fabulous 9k Victorian Witches Heart brooch is set with a fabulous heart shaped citrine surrounded by seed pearls, and has the traditional crown motif above the heart. It was hand crafted in England or possibly Scotland around 1870 and has a lively glint of warm golden light from the fantastic hand cut citrine. This brooch measures 25.5 mm top to bottom and 21.2 mm across, it weighs 3.9 grams and though unmarked, it has been professionally acid tested for content.
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: BH0216064V
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Heart Locket English 9k Gold
$ 550.00
This Victorian era locket was handcrafted in England of 9 karat gold around 1880-90. Set onto the front of the locket is a flower with 6 seed pearls and a turquoise gem at it’s center. This heart shaped locket contains it’s two frames and is ready to hold photos of you and your sweetie. It measures 27.5 mm top to bottom and 19.8 mm across and is 7.6 mm thick. This locket is unmarked but has been acid tested to verify content, it 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: LTA19612VA
Antique French 18k Gold Locket Ruby Pearl Belle Époque
Sold Out - $ 1,050.00
La Belle Epoque translates as The Beautiful Era, and was marked by motifs that were light and airy and curvilinear. Those who didn't embrace the Art Nouveau movement borrowed it's lines and melded them with more classical motifs, a style that was so characterized by the garland motif it incorporated that it became known as 'Garland Style'.
This stunning antique French gold locket features a finely engraved floral garland, set with seed pearls and rubies. It was hand crafted in France in about 1900, and is made of 18 karat gold. The locket measures 39.5 x 28.5 x 4.4 millimeters, opens north to south, and has a built in frame on each side to hold two treasured photos. It is finely crafted in the French fashion, opens easily and closes securely. (Care should always be taken to close it, and all lockets at the edges, and not by pinching the center.) This lovely round locket weighs 5.4 grams, and bears the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18k gold.
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: LTC11960VA
Edwardian 5 Stone Opal Ring in 18k Glowing Stones
$ 1,680.00
There are some cultures that say that opals were formed when an angry god hurled a rainbow at the earth and it shattered. In the place where the pieces landed, opals were formed. Looking deeply into this row of lively opals makes it easy for one to believe that this is true.
A myriad of colors are contained in these fantastic opals, blues, greens, orange, red, yellow and violet, all lie herein. This rich riot of color is held in place by a hand made 18 karat gold ring, the five stones together weigh about 1.55 carats. The ring is hallmarked with the marks for having been made in Birmingham, England of 18 karat gold. It’s lost its letter code, likely to resizing, but was certainly made in about 1910, it also has the makers mark ‘CE & Co.’. The ring measures 7.4 mm north to south and 20.8 mm across, it sits 4 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. This ring is size 9.35, but could be sized up or down somewhat. This 18 karat gold ring weighs 4.1 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: RGA23606VA
Antique Emerald and Pearl Locket with Wreath Motif in 18k Gold
$ 1,250.00
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
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Ruby & Pearl 5 Stone Ring with Diamonds
$ 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.
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!
Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring Dated 1801
$ 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.
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: RGA15773VA
Arts & Crafts Silver Amethyst Pearl Necklace by Murrle Bennett & Co.
$ 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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ITEM ID: PTA22703VA
Vintage Opal Cluster Ring 9k Gold Hallmarked
$ 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.
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ITEM ID: RGA22800VA
Fabulous 18k Gold Diamond Opal Ring Edwardian Antique
$ 2,980.00
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 good deal more going for it than just this beautiful and lucky opal, it also has two chunky Old European cut diamonds to act as a most beautiful supporting cast. The luscious Edwardian ring was hand crafted in about 1900-1910 in a rich, buttery 18 karat yellow gold. It is set with an oval cabochon at its center which measures 7.3x5.9x2.4 mm and weighs about 0.60 carats. The two diamonds are super bright and lively old cuts which weigh about 0.80 carats together. The ring measures 7.8 mm north to south and 17 mm across at the face, it sits 3.8 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is unmarked and we’ve tested it to confirm it’s 18 karat gold content, it’s a size 6 US and weighs 3.1 grams.
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ITEM ID: RGA23881VA
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!
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ITEM ID: PTA23695VA
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
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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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
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
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
Victorian Garnet Opal Ring 18k Gold
$ 2,200.00
I have to tell you, I find that the combination of opals and colored stones just delights my eyes. This turn of the (last) century ring combines a glowing, smooth cabochon opal and two rich, red faceted garnets to stunning effect.
Hand crafted around 1900, this Victorian era beauty is crafted in luxurious 18 karat gold. The center opal is a light orange/green color and very lively, it measures 8.5x6.4x3.2 mm and weighs approximately 1 carat. Flanking the opal are two oval cut garnets measure 6.3x5.5x3.4 mm and weigh approximately 1.85 carats in total. The ring face measures 9.3 mm north to south and 19.4 mm across, it sits 4.5 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.3 mm at the back of the band. This size 7.5 US is marked ‘18k’ inside the band and has a makers mark of ‘WD’, it weighs 3.6 grams.
This amazing ring catches the eye and simply won’t let it go!
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ITEM ID: RGA23956VA
Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring
$ 6,800.00
There is a myth that says that the Inuits have hundreds of different words for snow. It’s not true, actually, but as someone who lives in Wisconsin and is familiar with the many different faces of snow, I can understand why this myth has persisted. Wet snow, light snow, windy snow, those fat flakes that look like little handkerchiefs slowly dancing from the sky, they all seem to deserve their own word. Diamonds and Pearls could be a type of snow, too. On the morning after a big storm, the way the sun sparkles off the freshly fallen flakes, the pearly white of it; yes, Diamonds and Pearls snow might just be my favorite kind.
This fantastic ring is, I believe, continental European in origin. Hand crafted in 14 karat gold, it was made in the Late Victorian era, around 1890. It is set with 8 chunky old European cut diamonds that sparkle like… well like sunlight on snow! The diamonds add up to about 2.14 carats in total weight and the wonderful cultured pearl at the center has a slightly pink/green color, it is 6.28 mm in diameter and is peg set. This ring measures 14.3 mm north to south and 14.8 mm across at the face, it sits 9.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.5 mm wide at the back of the band. It is marked ‘585’ for 14 karat gold and weighs 5.1 grams. This size 8.25 ring could be re-sized to suit.
This ring comes with a full appraisal by an accredited, independent antique jewelry dealer, the replacement value is $7580.00.
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ITEM ID: RGA24023VA
Victorian Cameo Brooch Pin 15k Gold Pearl Diamond Frame
$ 3,450.00
She packed the last pair of gloves into her chest and closed the lid, flipped the clasps and turned the key in the lock. She had room to add some things, she already knew what she was going to bring back from her Grand Tour: Linens from France for her brothers, Lace from Belgium for her mother and for her father a Cuckoo Clock from the Swiss Alps. For herself she was hoping to find an exquisite cameo in Italy, she wanted one with angles or cherubs, or both, and knew the exact jeweler she’d take it to when she got back. In her mind she could picture the diamond and pearl frame she’d commission for it. She could hardly believe it was time, she was off on her Adventure!
This wonderful brooch was made in Victorian England in about 1880. Most likely it was brought back from Italy and set in England, it is set in glowing yellow 15 karat gold. The cameo depicts Angelic lovers entwined in ribbons and clouds. The frame of this wonderful piece is set with .5 carats in total of old European Cut diamonds, 11 in all, along the top of the brooch, and counterbalanced by 12 creamy white pearls on posts, each about 2.2 mm in diameter. Overall, this brooch measures 56.2 mm from top to bottom and 43.5 mm across, it weighs 14 grams. The cameo is signed ‘AA’ and the inside shell measures 45.4x32.5 mm. This unmarked frame tests as 15 karat gold.
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ITEM ID: BHA23976VA
Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ring 18k Gold
$ 680.00
The morning was a bright one. Fall in Paris, sunny and brisk. The air smelled like espresso and croissants with a touch of chocolate. I stopped into a cafe to pick up a little of each, it was warm inside and slightly steamy. Then off to do a little shopping. Is there really any better combination than a cafe latte, a pain au chocolat, and diamonds? Not that I know of!
Amazingly sweet French Sapphire, Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond ring. A round sapphire sparkling blue weighing .2 carats sits at the center of this 18 karat yellow gold ring. Above and below the sapphire are two creamy white pearls and the wispy curls of gold top and bottom are set with rose cut diamonds. The ring measures 8.5 mm north to south and 13 mm across, it sits 3.7 mm off the finger. This ring is unmarked but we’ve acid tested it to verify the content at 18 karat gold. The ring is a size 6.5 and weighs 1.7 grams.
This circa 1910, Edwardian ring goes great with everything; jeans, cocktail dresses, even chocolate croissants!
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ITEM ID: RGA22210VA
Antique French Gold Buckeye Leaf and Pearl Necklace
$ 2,680.00
The French Art Nouveau artists working the late years of the nineteenth century did some of the most beautiful renditions of leaves and plants and flowers in gold and silver that you will ever want to see. The work is so detailed and the finishes are lovely.
Case in point, this fabulous French necklace which was hand crafted in 18 karat gold. The necklace measures 16 inches around the neck and at the center is a cluster of nuts from which hand 3 clusters of leaves, I think they’re buckeye leaves. Set into the chain and pendant are 6 creamy white pearls. The drop of the necklace falls 2.75 inches and the large leafy part at the bottom measures 35 mm north to south and 26.5 mm across. The necklace is marked with the French gold purity mark, the eagles head, and weighs 10.2 grams.
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ITEM ID: NEA23997VA
Fantastic Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Pendant 15k Gold
$ 1,980.00
As individual as a snowflake. As beautiful as a cathedral, as precise as a clock gear. This Edwardian beauty is all fantasy in style and design.
Hand crafted in about 1905, this English rose of a pendant is fully fashioned in 15 karat gold. Set with 57 creamy, white pearls and a sparkling square cut blue sapphire of 5.2 mm in diameter. This large pendant makes a fabulous statement at 51.4 mm long and 36.1 mm across. It is marked to the reverse with ’15’ for the gold and a makers mark of ’SS’ (possibly Goldsmiths Alliance, Samuel Smily). Weighs 7 grams.
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ITEM ID: PTA23801VA
Antique Pearl Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Ring 18k Gold
$ 1,400.00
It’s called chatoyancy, a rare optical trait which causes the light to reflect in a stone in a way which resembles the eye of a cat. We call it cat’s eye, a variety of chrysoberyl that is as beautiful as it is unique.
This antique Victorian pearl, diamond and chrysoberyl ring was handcrafted around 1890 in England. It was made in 18 karat gold and is marked ’18c’. A medium green oval cabochon chrysoberyl sits at the center of this 5 stone ring, measuring 4.3x4.3x2.9 mm for a total weight of .6 carats. On either side of the cat’s eye are two creamy white pearls which measure 4.2 mm each, between each stone are tiny rose cut diamonds for a bit of extra sparkle. The ring is a size 7.5 and it weighs 4.6 grams. The ring face measures 6.4 mm north to south.
Talk about a stunner! This ring is something I don’t want to give up, but I like to share, so here you go!
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ITEM ID: RGA19506VA-1
Georgian Pearl Topaz Cluster Ring
$ 950.00
This early Georgian pearl and topaz cluster ring has a subtle beauty and a long history. If only it could talk, I wonder what stories it would tell?
Completely hand crafted, this ring dates to about 1820, and was most certainly made in England. This 18 karat gold ring is set with a lovely whiskey colored topaz which is foil backed and surrounded by 8 wonderful, creamy white pearls. The topaz measures 3.4 x 3.8 mm and the pearls are 3.4 mm in diameter on average. The face of this ring measures 12.7 mm north to south and 11.8 mm across at the face and sits 3.8 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2.2 mm at the back of the band. This wonderful ring is a size 8 and would be difficult to re-size, it weighs 2.6 grams. Totally unmarked, this ring tests as 18 karat gold.
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ITEM ID: RGA18817VA
Victorian Amethyst Silver Gilt Necklace Bangle Bracelet Set
$ 1,280.00
Did you know that it was the mighty Amethyst which gave us purple as the color of royalty? The thought was that Amethyst was the rarest of gems, rarer still than the almighty diamond. With a stone so beautiful and so rare, it’s easy to see why for generations it was restricted to be worn only by Royalty. It wasn’t until the 18th century that vast Amethyst deposits were discovered in Brazil.
This two piece Victorian set is hand crafted in silver which has been gilded to give it a golden look. The stylish bangle is set with three round, bright violet amethyst gems which together add up to 9 carats of gems; it’s further set with 18, 1.5 mm creamy white seed pearls and it measures 12.7 mm wide at the widest point, it would fit a wrist of about 6.75 inches or less and it weighs 10.8 grams. The necklace is 15 inches long and is set with 9 oval cut amethysts which add up to 11.5 carats in gems; it’s accented with 9, 1.5 mm pearls. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp and weighs 11.5 grams. Neither of the two pieces is hallmarked, but we’ve carefully acid tested them both and verified that they are silver.
I’m not entirely certain whether this set started life out together or not. Both pieces were hand crafted in Europe in about 1880 and they look lovely together. I purchased them as a set and I’m selling them the same way.
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ITEM ID: 2TA23531VA
Antique French Silver Mistletoe Art Nouveau Necklace
$ 1,100.00
Walking through Budapest on a cold winters day, I looked up to see the balls of mistletoe growing green in the branches of otherwise barren trees. No wonder this tree loving plant has long been synonymous with winter and the Holidays, any of these trees would have provided the perfect spot to kiss under this lucky plant.
Mistletoe was a favorite motif for artist of the Art Nouveau era, and this silver necklace highlights that love of the natural form. Hand crafted in France in about 1900, this necklace is truly lovely, it measures 17 inches long and the drop measures 41.6 x 38.3 mm not including the pearl drop a the bottom. The pearl measures 6.1 mm in diameter. This necklace is hallmarked with the French Boar’s Head mark for silver. The necklace weighs 7.6 grams.
This beautiful antique necklace would make extremely lovely gift during the holiday season!
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ITEM ID: NEA23459VA
Antique French Serpent Brooch Pin 18k Gold Pearl
$ 1,750.00
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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Georgian Gold Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Cross
$ 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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Early Victorian Green Garnet Doublet Pearl Ring
$ 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.
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Antique Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Earrings Gold
$ 980.00
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.
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Victorian Opal Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 18k Gold
$ 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!
Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Pendant Necklace 15k Gold
$ 1,480.00
The early years of the Edwardian era (and there weren’t very many as the period was very short) were marked by the use of wreaths and garlands in jewels and in art and fashion of the day, hence this period is often called by it’s other name, ‘The Garland Era’.
This fantastic Edwardian pendant indicative of the Garland Era, with it’s leafy center motif of creamy white pearls surrounding a glowing purple amethyst. The hand crafted pendant was made in England in about 1905 of 15 karat gold, and may originally have been a brooch, the 16 inch chain that holds it now as a drop is hand crafted of 18 karat gold and dates to about the same era, although it’s French in make. It’s a lovely conversion and so imminently wearable!
The pendant drop measures 34 mm north to south and side to side, it is marked to the reverse with ’15CT’ for 15 karat gold and the clasp of the chain is marked with French marks on the clasp including the eagles head purity mark for 18k gold. This piece weighs 6.5 grams.
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Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Gold Necklace
$ 2,880.00
I have such a weakness for all things Art Nouveau that when I stumbled across this beauty on a lazy Sunday morning at a market in Mayfair, I didn’t even try to resist its charms. I snatched it right up and brought it home, just for you (and well, maybe just a little bit for me).
This fantastic English necklace is set with five oval faceted amethysts which add up to about 4.8 carats in total, the stones are a rich, deep purple in color. Hand crafted in about 1900, it is accented with four creamy white 2 mm diameter pearls. The necklace is a choker style and is quite short at 14.5 inches, I would be happy to have my jeweler add a bit of chain if you’d like it a bit longer. The necklace in made in 9 karat gold and is marked ‘9c’, it weighs 10.2 grams.
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French Rose Cut Diamond Bypass Ring with Pearls
$ 820.00
I have an admitted weakness for French rings and this one had all the things I like best! I love a long ring first of all, add in some mixed metals and top it off with a sparkling diamond and I’m a happy girl.
This hand crafted ring was made in France around 1900. It is an 18 karat gold ring with platinum accents at the shoulders and platinum holding the diamonds. The center stone is a 3.5 mm rose cut and at the top and bottom are two creamy white pearls. This ring measures 16.4 mm north to south and 12 mm across, ti sits 3.9 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. The ring is hallmarked at the back with the French eagles head mark which shows that it is made in 18 karat gold. This twist style ring is a size 7.5 and weighs 2.1 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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Edwardian 15k Gold Peridot Pearl Necklace Leaf Motif
$ 2,780.00
How could I not buy this fantastic necklace? There was no way!
Hand crafted in 15 karat gold, this gorgeous necklace features three oval peridot drops which hang from pearl encrusted stems and leaves and has tiny golden oak or holly leaves interspersed throughout. The peridots are wonderful bright green gems, the center stone weighs approximately 1.1 carts, the other two are .7 carats each for a total of 1.8 carats, and the 33 creamy white pearls measure 2.2 mm in diameter on average. This necklace is crafted in 15 karat yellow gold and is 15.5 inches long, it weighs 7.5 grams. This necklace is unmarked and has been carefully acid tested to verify the metal 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!
Celestial Opal and Ruby Bracelet in 9k Gold, Vintage 1969
$ 2,900.00
I simply could not resist the amazing style of this phenomenal 1960s bracelet! To be honest, I didn't even really try. It is just so beautifully made that I at first mistook it for a much earlier piece. Each plaque is hand crafted and shows a great degree of skill and an eye for style that brings to mind the designs of the cosmos. Each is set with a glowing round cabochon opal and two bright fuchsia rubies, like little ringed planets circling in their own orbits.
The panels are hand crafted of glowing yellow 9 karat gold in a fabulous sort of undulating shape, and each has fantastic details, including a full back frame to hold the bracelet up off of the wrist for an optimal play of light when it's worn. Each plaque is marked with a '9' and '375' for 9 karat gold and it also bears hallmarks indicating that it was made in London in 1969. It weighs 26.8 grams and measures 8 inches long. The plaques are 17 mm long each and 17.7 mm wide and it sits 6.5 mm off the wrist. Each of the 10 opals are 0.14 carat each for a total weight of 1.4 carats. The 20 rubies add up to about .40 carats total.
This is the kind of fantastic vintage jewel that can be worn so easily, that it can go from Barbecue to Black Tie!!
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French Moonstone Brown Pearl Cluster Ring
$ 1,000.00
This ring was a bit of a mystery, but I think I’ve got it solved! It’s a beauty, set in the center with a 1 carat bright moonstone with great adularescence and a lovely blue hue; around the cabochon center stone are set with 8 pearls in shades of brown and gray, they are 2.7 mm in diameter. The top of this ring is made in 18 karat gold and the split shank is in 14 karat gold. I believe that this ring started life off as something else, most likely a stick pin or part of a brooch, made in about 1880, but it has been more recently made over as a ring. The ring is lovely and well made, it measures 11 mm north to south and 11 mm across, it sits 8 mm off the finger and narrows to 3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 5.5 and weighs 5 grams. It’s marked with the French export mark of the shell and has been carefully acid tested.
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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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!
Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Brooch Pin in 15k Gold
$ 960.00
Long before cell phones, before cameras could be carried in a pocket or a purse, photographs were expensive and hard to come by; so people often didn’t have images of their loved ones to keep after that person had passed. Instead, they used a lock of hair, often elaborately woven and put under glass. It gave them a memory, a keepsake, of the person that they had lost.
This brooch was made as a memorial to one such person. It would have been worn during the period of mourning, which lasted for a year and then some. The front of this wonderfully hand crafted pin is done in swirls of gold and black enamel and is set with a virtual bouquet of flowers which are accented in creamy white pearls and one small diamond. This brooch has a frame on the reverse which would originally have held the hair of loved one, but which has been removed at some point in its life. The reverse is inscribed with ‘In Memory Of’ and the initials ‘EHC’. This large piece measures 40.7 mm from north to south and 50.9 mm across and weighs 26.2 grams. We’ve carefully acid tested it as being 15 karat gold.
This wonderful piece of history was made during the Georgian era in England, probably dating to about 1830.
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