This is a very dear pendant from the turn of the century. An antique-cut diamond dangles in a buttercup setting within an openwork pear-shaped pendant. The diamond is embraced by a green gold wreath and small seed pearl accents. The chain measures 18 inches long.
A fun and fabulous 1940s suite comprising a matching belt motif bracelet and necklace. Both pieces are composed of a high-polish, super-smooth and comfortable golden brick motif accented with sparkling diamonds and rich red rubies. The bracelet is adjustable and the necklace measures 15 1/2 inches.
Meet your new pet! This rare and resplendent red-eyed reptile has been patiently waiting to caress your neck since the mid-nineteenth century. His ornately sculpted head is crowned with three garnets and two chrysoberyls , and he holds a shimmering freshwater pearl in his golden fangs. His lithe, sl...(more)
A distinguished African gentleman is all decked out in top hat, bow tie and tails (tails not shown) in this whimsical pendant or charm, artfully handcarved in ebony and embellished in 18 karat gold. 1 and 1/4 inch high.
Pretty pastels, glistening gold and shimmering freshwater pearls combine to create this refreshingly feminine and consummate Art Nouveau necklace - circa 1900. The pear-shape aqua pendant is imbued with a serene light Caribbean-blue hue and the shaded enamel scrolls gradate from lime yellow to glaci...(more)
An exotically beautiful swag and tassel necklace with matching earrings by way of nineteenth-century France. The lithe and supple 18 karat gold mesh necklace features overlapping wreaths of shimmering seed pearls which support dancing multi-strand tassels. A double row of golden beads festoon from t...(more)
An ultra-lush, deep purple, pear-shaped amethyst, probably of Siberian origin, is the center of attraction of this exemplary Art Nouveau necklace evoking Paris Metro entrance style architecture. A pair of small square amethysts and six shimmering freshwater pearls add extra splash. A truly charming ...(more)
Old world elegance is beautifully captured in this majestic antique necklace, finely crafted in silver over rose gold - circa 1875. Five fanciful graduated sections designed around cushion-cut rubies alternate with diamond pendants surmounted by rubies, all of which suspend from slender knife-edged ...(more)
A pair of freshwater pearl embellished tassels dance below a gold neck chain punctuated with colorful pink tourmaline beads and shimmering freshwater pearls in this fun and festive, 17 inch long (not including the tasseled section), vintage necklace dating from the early 20th century.
A very colorful twenty-one inches of bezel-set heart-shape and oval gemstones: pastel blue aquamarines, striking green tourmalines, golden citrines, lavender amethysts and red garnets combine for a fun and festive effect. 40 carats in all. 18 karat yellow gold. 21 inches in length.
A splendid 19 1/2 inch-long strand of deep reddish-orange Mediterranean coral beads graduating in size from 9 millimeters in the center to 4 millimeters at the extreme ends. Simple silver filigree clasp.
Here's something you don't see everyday, or ever for that matter! This 2 1/2 inch long (not including the loop) cross pendant is crafted in silver over gold and glistens with faceted round hematites (iron) dotted with tiny twinkling rose-cut diamonds. A dramatic and distinctive jewel in glorious m...(more)