VICTORIAN agate oval brooch patchwork of agates

VICTORIAN antique agate oval brooch with a patchwork of gorgeous agates set in sterling silver, 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″.  I rarely see a brooch with the variety of color and striation that this one has, orange, green, pale yellow and gray, really lovely and circa 1880.  View   View   #V38420   $188.00

VICTORIAN antique Scottish plaid agate oval brooch

VICTORIAN antique Scottish agate plaid oval brooch set in silver, 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″. This has a small loop at the back, perhaps for a safety chain, and such beautiful colors!  View   #V37878   $238.00

VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent

VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent that is 1-5/8″ . The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth.  These sparkling pastes test as having a large lead content, hence their brilliance.  The crescent moon is a sign of feminine energy.  … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent”

VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging

VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging and the entirety mounted on three silver chains. It is 15″ long wearable length, the center oval is 1-3/4″ by 1-1/4″ and the total weight is 1.27 ounces.  This has … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Aesthetic sterling silver necklace with two butterflies on the middle section of three ovals, each of which is surrounded with an intricate filigree edging”

VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold, Persian turquoise and pearl bracelet

VICTORIAN English 9 carat yellow gold, “Persian” turquoise and pearl shamrock or clover bracelet marked on the catch “9c”, 6-3/4″ long with the clover 1″ wide, about .24 ounces, and it has it’s safety chain. This turquoise with no matrix, often called Persian turquoise, was a favorite in later Victorian jewelry and it is a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold, Persian turquoise and pearl bracelet”

VICTORIAN antique 9 carat gold and turquoise ring with a yin-yang design and two pearls

VICTORIAN 9 carat and turquoise ring with a yin-yang design accented with two seed pearls.  There is one illegible stamped mark inside the band, and this tests as 9 karat gold, size 6-7/8 and runs just shy of 1/2″ along the finger, and it weighs a total of .06 ounces.  Persian turquoise is a beautiful … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique 9 carat gold and turquoise ring with a yin-yang design and two pearls”