VICTORIAN gold filled heart charm with three aqua glass beads and etched designs on the front

VICTORIAN gold filled heart charm with three aqua glass beads and etched designs on the front, 3/4″ by 3/4″.  The aqua beads might be turquoise, but they are too small to tell for sure.  This is a charm rather than a locket and it doesn’t open. Wouldn’t a whole bracelet of charms with turquoises be … Continue reading “VICTORIAN gold filled heart charm with three aqua glass beads and etched designs on the front”

VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a pop-up loop for a necklace chain

VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a flip-up loop for a necklace chain.  It is hand painted with gold trim, marked “DIBB 10k” on the back bottom, 2-1/8″ by 1-5/8″.  It is marked 14k on the catch and 10k on the frame, chain tests 10k but the catch doesn’t.  I … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a pop-up loop for a necklace chain”

VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch

VICTORIAN antique early pre Civil War 1840s hair brooch in 14 karat yellow gold with black enamel and three strands of plaited thick blonde hair under glass, 2″ by 1-1/2″.  It has the tube and c-catch closure with an extended pin stem typical of this era. The mourning message “In Memory Of” in old English … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique pre-Civil War dated 1843 14 karat yellow gold and hair brooch”

VICTORIAN vulcanite pendant earrings, beads & hearts design

VICTORIAN vulcanite pendant earrings with beads and hearts design. The size from the top of the wire to bottom of the dangly earrings is 2″. Circa 1880s, these are in excellent condition with the original hooks in place.  View   #V37927   $298.00

VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches

VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches with ferns and grasses on the front.  On the back is a locket with a clear cover for a photo or a lock of hair.  This charming pin belonged to my friend who collects antique … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches”