VICTORIAN tortoise pique point earrings with dangling balls at either end of gold chains, circa 1880. Each of the balls is exquisitely decorated with gold stars and silver dots, 2″ total length. Decorating tortoise was accomplished by heating, polishing and inlaying the material with precious metals. Dots and star designs were called “pique point” and … Continue reading “VICTORIANÂ tortoise pique point earrings with dangling balls at either end of gold chains circa 1880”
VICTORIAN diamonds brooch set in 18k gold topped in stering with swirls of diamonds and an AKOYA cultured Japanese 7.8 mm pearl center, 1-1/4″. The brooch is circa 1880, except for the pearl which is a more modern replacement. Some of the diamonds are called Polki diamonds and others are flat cuts in random crystal … Continue reading “VICTORIANÂ diamonds brooch set in 18 karat topped with sterling, Akoya pearl”
VICTORIAN 14-15 karat yellow gold brooch that converts to a pendant. It has pearls on the brooch, suspended from it and on the front of the loop as well. It’s 1-7/8″ by 1-1/8″ not including the 5/8″ tall loop at the top. The pearls are drilled and the hoop for a chain that converts this … Continue reading “VICTORIANÂ 14-15 karat gold and pearls brooch that converts to a pendant”
VICTORIAN 9ct hinged bangle bracelet with three seed pearls in a shamrock motif with a delicately embossed design around the sides, 6-2/3″ wearable size, circa early 1900s. There is a slight crease on the inside only of the bangle, mentioned only for accuracy as it cannot be seen from the front. Otherwise, this is in excellent condition. View View … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9ct hinged bangle bracelet with 3 seed pearls”
VICTORIAN antique sterling silver locket and collar with the locket hallmarked for Birmingham sterling 1879, maker “JE”. The collar has no hallmark but tests as sterling, and that is often the case with these collars. There is a fitting but no cover for a photo inside and the locket is 1-1/3″ by 1″, the collar … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver locket and collar, Birmingham, England, 1879”
VICTORIAN sterling silver round pierced and etched bird design brooch with a beaded edge, circa 1880, 1-3/4″. Both the size and the amazing details makes this one of my all-time favorites of this style! View #V29130 $115.00
VICTORIAN hematite warrior cameo centered bar brooch with gray pearls on each side and in it’s vintage hinged box, brooch 1-3/4″ by 5/8″, box 2-3/4″ by 1-1/2″ by 1″ deep. The brooch is in excellent condition, and the box in good vintage condition with some wear. View View View #V39268 $135.00
VICTORIAN rare cut steel bracelet with mosaic flower bouquet panels, made for a smaller wrist at 6-1/4″ long and 1-1/3″ wide at the front. Each panel has a colorful floral bouquet on it, and all of them are just lovely. The most amazing thing is that even with a loupe, I can see no missing … Continue reading “VICTORIAN rare cut steel bracelet with mosaic flower bouquet panels”
VICTORIAN 9 carat gold 1890 sweetheart brooch with leaves and flowers design and beaded edges in a trapezoid shape, 1-1/2″ by 1/2″. Hallmarked for 9ct gold, “375” and the maker “S Bros” for Sydenham, brothers, dated 1889. View #V38785 $98.00
VICTORIAN 9 carat baby ring with a gypsy set pearl in the center and a ruby or garnet on each side, tests 9ct.It is almost a size 1-1/2 or a bit shy of 1/2″ across the inside, and the front is 1/4″ wide at the front. It has no marks but it tests 9 karat … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9 ct baby ring with a pearl in the center and a ruby or garnet”
