This gorgeous, double-sided, decorative menu or opera program reader for the over-forty set is blooming with beautiful, raised, golden violets and leaves. Hallmarked Krementz, circa 1890. 4 3/4 inches long.
Two bright green pear shaped peridots are featured in this lovely 18 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch. Curling ribbons of gold, with the characteristic whiplash motif, are dotted with tiny seed pearls. This brooch has a hook on the back to allow for this piece to be worn as a pendant as well.
Vintage jewels do not come much sweeter than this darling and dainty turn-of-the twentieth century pendant necklace. The deep blue cabochon sapphire center resides inside an open, white enamel oval and is orbited by light and lacy open diamond-set hearts. The hearts, in turn, are outlined in an undu ...(more)
Sinuous flowing leaves entwine the handle and lead up to a beautiful blossoming Iris flower in this exemplary and magnificently sculpted, double-sided Art Nouveau lorgnette, circa 1900. The reverse side displays a brightly polished, un-engraved plaque in contrasting rose gold. The lens frames and bo ...(more)
Four fierce, snarling dragons - two on each side - effectively guard this truly fabulous, double-sided Art Nouveau lorgnette as their long, sinuous tails entwine the handle. A warm, time-darkened patina imbues this magnificent 18 karat gold marvel. 4 1/2 inches long.
A simply stunning Art Nouveau pendant necklace, circa 1900, aglow with a pair of shimmering moonstones (the center moonstone is as blue as we've ever seen), plus a pair of sparkling diamonds and a pair of shimmering seed pearls. Flowing golden leaves and scrolls with a rich, warm patina comprise the ...(more)
Round 18 karat rosy yellow gold Art Nouveau locket. A beautiful female repousse figure is the centerpiece with a dainty rose cut diamond set necklace. This piece is finely finished with a reeded border dotted with rubies and diamond set 'X' motifs. This locket measures 1 1/4 inch round. The Gemston ...(more)
A sizable sterling silver spray of bending leaves are adorned with two large oval moonstones and an array of 9 small round moonstones in this artistic, "handwrought" brooch signed on back with stylized initials "AF".
A dynamic tableau depicting a praying mantis, a wasp, a spider and a beetle frolicking amidst the wonders of nature encircled by the words: "souvenires entomologiques". 1 5/8 inches diameter.
A very sweet Art Nouveau pendent features a combination of violet hued amethysts and Mississippi freshwater pearls. The gems drop from a whiplash motif frame which presents an oval cut amethyst in the center. Just lovely. This pendant is shown on a 19 inch 18 karat yellow gold chain which can be pur ...(more)
An enchanting, double-sided covered lorgnette displaying a sensuous pansy flower and stem with a single twinkling diamond on one side. A charming vintage 26 inch vintage chain (with a two inch bottom extension) is included. The lorgnette measures 5 inches by 1 1/4 inch. Pristine condition, Circa 190 ...(more)
This unique and intriguing Art Nouveau pendant necklace, circa 1900, artfully showcases a green and blue azurite-malachite stone wrapped in rich, sinewy, 18 karat yellow gold and suspended from a particularly lovely 18 inch chain. The pendant measures 1 and 1/2 inches by 1 inch. Superb.