VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads eye-shaped sew-on elements, a pair of two

VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads eye-shaped sew-on elements, a pair of two, both fabric backed.  Each one is 4-1/2″ by 2-1/3″, and one has the original paper tag that says “Made in Germany” in faint printed letters with the number 10185 on the back, probably an inventory number.  If you make … Continue reading “VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads eye-shaped sew-on elements, a pair of two”

VICTORIAN crepe stone bar brooch with four diamond shaped elements and the oval center

VICTORIAN crepe stone bar brooch with four diamond shaped elements and the oval center on a yellow gold colored backing.  Each has the “tire tracks” texture on the top, and all are affixed to a gold plated setting that is 2″ by 1/2″.  This might have been worn as a mourning piece, as well as … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crepe stone bar brooch with four diamond shaped elements and the oval center”

VICTORIAN black faceted glass snake bracelet with clear rhinestone separators, needs to be restrung

VICTORIAN black faceted glass snake bracelet with clear rhinestone separators, 16″ long so that it can wrap around the wrist and about 1/2″ wide.  This is being priced and sold AS IS because it needs new elastic.   This came from the wonderful collection of a lady who made costumes for the theater for many years, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN black faceted glass snake bracelet with clear rhinestone separators, needs to be restrung”

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 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”