Antique French Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring

It was very common for Arts & Crafts artists working around the turn of the (last) century to use gems that were inexpensive, many of them were ‘starving artists’ and so they often worked in silver and lesser stones, or even no stones at all. No wonder, then, that these artists gravitated towards ceramics in all forms. Many potteries were formed in England at the end of the 1890s including Ruskin, one of the most famous. These beautiful earrings look to be set with turquoise, but are in fact set with beautiful pieces of Ruskin ceramic.

Hand crafted in about 1900, these beautiful earrings features lush panels of ceramic set in sterling silver. The ceramic pieces measure 17.7 x 13 mm and the overall earrings are 36 mm from top to bottom and 18.8 mm across, together they weigh 5.7 grams. These earrings are unmarked but have been acid tested to verify metal content.

These stylish earrings are as artistic now as when they were made well over one hundred years ago, they are sure to garner lots of compliments!

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Those Victorians were such sentimental creatures, Ivy for ‘I cling to thee’, Lily of the Valley for ‘Return of Happiness’ and maybe the best of all, the Forget-me-not flower for ’True love, faithfulness and Remembrance’.

This fabulous locket has all the right stuff. First of all, it’s the perfect size, not too big, not too small, but that elusive medium size. Set onto the front of the locket is a scrolling golden flower set with 8 turquoise gems, the settings are done in gold (I couldn’t test it, but it’s probably 9 karat). The locket contains two places to hold photos behind glass. This locket is unmarked but was most certainly made in England around 1870, in sterling silver (tested, not marked). The measurements of this locket are 42.8 mm north to south, 26.4 mm across and 7.1 mm thick, and weighs 12.6 grams.

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!

It looks like it may have originated on the Isle of Skye, or been crafted by a skilled jeweler in Dublin, but this wonderful bangle with it’s Celtic motifs was actually made in Russia. I suppose I shouldn’t be too shocked, after all the Russians were masters when it came to enamel and this richly enameled bangle has a rich, vibrant color.

Handcrafted between 1898-1908, this silver beauty would fit a wrist of up to 6.75 inches around. The wonderful shape flares to 27.4 mm north to south at the top of the bangle and narrows down to 9.9 mm at the back. This piece is hallmarked on the tongue of the clasp with the Russian Kokoshnic mark and the Assay master’s initials, ‘VB’. This beautiful bangle is done in sterling silver and weighs 24.7 grams. The glowing enamel and superb engraving make for a stunning beauty and it has a bit of safety chain for added security. It does have one small ding to the reverse.

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!

In the North of Scotland lie the Highlands, and in the Highlands lie a mountain range named after the beauty of it’s blue hills. In Scottish, it is called Carin Gorm, or Caringorm. These hills are synonymous (literally) with a yellow or smoky quartz that has been mined here for hundreds of years. What we now commonly call Citrine has long been known in Scottish jewels as a ‘Caringorm’.

This brooch holds the perfect example of a Caringorm at its heart. The center stone is a whopping 69 carats of sparkling whiskey colored goodness, it measures 32.2x25.4x16 mm. The mounting of this stone is no less fabulous than it deserves, it is fully hand crafted in sterling silver with rich blue enamel accents. This mount is deep enough that the stone doesn’t pop out the back and so it would convert beautifully to a pendant (which we’d be happy to do upon request). This wonderful piece was made in Edinburgh, Scotland in about 1850, it is marked with the Queens head for sterling silver, the thistle and a makers mark “MC”. The brooch overall measures 36.4 mm north to south, 43.7 mm across and sits 19.9 mm high, it weighs 33.8 grams.

This brooch was without a doubt created to be worn on a plaid or sash, or as a kilt decoration, but it would do well on any sturdy fabric.

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!