This wonderful Celtic cross is inlaid with plaques of multi-colored agate and is masterfully hand-engraved on the front and the reverse in consummate Victorian style. The cross is crafted in 9 karat yellow gold and the matching bail is crafted in 14 karat gold. 2 3/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches.
The aesthetic of the 1880's was influenced by all things Japanese. This lovely locket, unusually complete with chain, is clearly in the Japanesque style featuring a crane among reeds. The strap and buckle border, engraved SOUVENIR at its crest, is the English influence. A fully articulated 16+ inc ...(more)
This strikingly beautiful antique Victorian Etruscan revival pendant/locket/pin blasts with a sizable, deep rich blue lapis lazuli cabochon. The lapis is artfully framed in lustrous yellow gold ornamented with delicate granulation work. The reverse houses an open beveled glass locket compartment. Th ...(more)
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)
A flowing pair of angel wings embrace a glistening, rose-cut garnet which, in turn, supports a lovely drop in this enchanting Bohemian garnet pendant crafted in 9 karat rose gold from early-nineteenth century central-Europe..
An absolutely ravishing (and rare) turquoise and diamond necklace crafted during the late-nineteenth/early-twentieth century. This original Belle Epoch (or Edwardian) jewel is comprised of seven pear-shaped turquoise drops, each of which swings back-and-forth inside a rose-cut diamond garland topped ...(more)
This romantic Victorian pendant necklace showcases a bezel-set, heart-shape cabochon garnet swinging inside a heart-shape wreath of rose-cut diamonds and tiny round rubies, along with a matching diamond bail above and matching garnet and diamond dangle below. Silver over 18 karat gold, circa 1890.
A happy family of three old European-cut diamonds, together weighing just under 2.50 carats, reside in beautiful matching buttercup settings, accented with striking black enamel, in this sublime original antique necklace, which upon request, can be converted to a pendant necklace and matching earrin ...(more)
This classic late-nineteenth century chain necklace from France, in rich 18 karat yellow gold, features gracefully designed open links alternating with fluted oval slave links. 22-inches long with French assay marks near the clasp.
This striking, sophisticated and highly unusual locket necklace centers on a square cut-cornered, or octagonal, malachite plaque presented in a multi-layered beveled frame highlighted with contrasting periwinkle blue enamel and 18 karat yellow gold. The reverse discloses a hinged locket door in whic ...(more)
A darling 18 karat antique pendant locket in the shape of a heart, hand-engraved with a soft velvety patina and no engraving(!) with double locket compartments. 1-inch by 7/8 inch.
A sublime 6.50 carat opal, displaying a full rainbow spectrum of luminous pastel colors, glistens and glows from the center of a gorgeous open-work pendant (and pin) crafted in 18 karat gold, topped in platinum and old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. The bale is 14 karat. The gold chain, twinkling ...(more)