Antique Georgian micromosaic brooch with very rare depiction of a woman as a miniature portrait, set in 22 carat gold in the Etruscan Revival style. Circa 1830-40. Measures  More »

Antique Georgian micromosaic brooch with very rare depiction of a woman as a miniature portrait, set in 22 carat gold in the Etruscan Revival style. Circa 1830-40. Measures 2 inches long. Outstanding, museum quality micro mosaic, so subtly done that it appears as an oil painting, smoothe to the touch. Tiny tesserae, finely connected to form the image of a woman, dressed in semi Classic Roman robes, typical of the Neo Classical taste of the period. The woman is clearly a historic figure - reminiscent of the great Byzantine mozaic of the Empress Theodora, Justinian''s wife. She wears a white turban set with gold and jewels, a white robe with Royal blue shawl and scarlet sash. She also wears fingerless gloves. Her jewellery includes dangle earrings, a brooch set in the turban and her eyes are underlined with black make-up. The gold mount frame tests for at least 18 carat and probably 22k. Fine granulation and filigree decoration in rings around the oval that slopes inwards, drawing attention to the central figure. The mount is in the Etruscan Revival style with a similar mount shown for a micromosaic Spaniel done by Castellani (plate 56 of Castellani and Giuliano by Geoffrey C Munn). Very good condition. No chips/cracks/losses/restoration found. See THeodora page 49 of book on Costume and Fashion by James Laver. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3740 Condition: good Year: 1830 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MICRO MOSAIC WOMAN 22K GOLD BROOCH 1830   « Less

Antique Georgian double ring made of 15K gold. Made in England, 18th century. US size 5 1/2. The ring consists of a double band of parallel lines, with identically set  More »

Antique Georgian double ring made of 15K gold. Made in England, 18th century. US size 5 1/2. The ring consists of a double band of parallel lines, with identically set stones, set apart by a fraction of an inch so that they are staggered. The lines consist of the following stones respectively: a sapphires, two small diamonds, a ruby, two small diamonds, a sapphire. This makes for a highly attractive and interesting ring. Petite and finely worked, especially considering the limited technology available at the time. The coloured stones are set in raised gold collets with unusual scrolls around the borders. The area enclosing the diamonds is silver. There are no hallmarks, but the ring tests for at least 15 carats. Good original condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3744 Condition: good Year: 1780 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 2BL RING GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHIRE RUBY   « Less

Vintage 18K yellow gold, lapis lazuli man''s signet ring. Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany, circa 1950-70''s Probably intended as a pinky signet ring for a  More »

Vintage 18K yellow gold, lapis lazuli man''s signet ring. Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany, circa 1950-70''s Probably intended as a pinky signet ring for a gentleman, the ring is a US size 6 3/4. Weight approx 9 grams. Bright yellow gold and vibrant blue lapis lazuli, contrasting and complimenting each other in an energetic combination of materials. The gold is further hammered, adding subtle effects. The ring is not simply round, but has a number of angles and planes, possibly not entirely symmetrical, which is typical of the work of Jean Schlumberger, who was fascinated with nature. The richness of material, colour and design make for an entirely luxurious feel - so comfortable you don''t want to take it off your finger. Hallmarked in the shank: 18K TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER. Good, original condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3751 Condition: good Year: 1950 Title: SIGNED TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD LAPIS MAN''S RING   « Less

Set of 3 Edwardian / early Deco 14 carat gold and enamel jewelry ladybug spirals, used to decorate hair or collar or button-holes. Made in Germany, early 20th century - 1910  More »

Set of 3 Edwardian / early Deco 14 carat gold and enamel jewelry ladybug spirals, used to decorate hair or collar or button-holes. Made in Germany, early 20th century - 1910 - 1930. Each lady bug is approx 1/2 inch long (including the protruding bits). They weigh 6 grams. Beautifully modelled ladybirds with slightly open wings showing part of his back in gold. The wings are enamelled in yellow, blue and red, respectively. Black dots on the enamelling. Black enamelled faces with white eyes. Little protruding gold feelers and legs and gold borders of the wings. Each ladybird is attached to a strong little gold spring. This would be used in a number of ways: it could be wound around a strand of hair, it could be attached to a collar or other button hole. Each ladybug has engraved hallmarks: engraved AR in a triangle; a mark that is difficult to read, but probably says 14K and 750; GERMANY. Very good condition. No damage and no wear to enamel. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3619 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: 3 ANTIQUE LADYBUGS GOLD ENAMEL HAIR BUTTON COLLAR CLIPS   « Less

Antique Victorian signed 9ct gold brooch / pin with a horse and jockey in a horse race. Made circa 1860-1890''s, in England. Measures a tad over 1 1/4 inches long.  More »

Antique Victorian signed 9ct gold brooch / pin with a horse and jockey in a horse race. Made circa 1860-1890''s, in England. Measures a tad over 1 1/4 inches long. WOnderfully modelled figural group of a horse at full gallop with a jockey bent over his back. Mane and tail fly backwards. Note detail to horse from the hooves to the eyes, bridle and reigns. The jockey is even more exciting with his boots and cap, perched on the saddle. Great detail and very finely created by a true master goldsmith. The back has it''s original hinged C-clasp. A number of hallmarks appear on the back: Regsitered mark, which indicates that it was probably made in Britain. An incised number:15839. 9Ct and the maker, A&W. Condition is very good. Magnifying glass reveals that there is a minute hole in the sleeve of the jockey''s arm which might be original to the piece (there are also two definately intentional holes at the back - see ''photos), but I could not see this with my ''naked eyes'' and mention it only for the sake of accuracy. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3687 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD HORSE RACING BROOCH PIN JOCKEY   « Less

Antique Victorian 14 carat gold and pearl jewelry parure, consisting of a pair of earrings and pendant-brooch. Made 19th century - circa 1880-1890. Total length of  More »

Antique Victorian 14 carat gold and pearl jewelry parure, consisting of a pair of earrings and pendant-brooch. Made 19th century - circa 1880-1890. Total length of pendant-brooch is about 1 1/2 inches and width is approx 1 1/8 inches. Total weight is 13 grams. Each piece with a finely detailed flower on top of an open amphora or urn-shape with swags of foliage on either side and a cross-over bow at the bottom apex. A pearl is suspended in the open space of the urn / amphora and another at the bottom. Gold chains are suspended from the handles of the amphorae and connect to the bottom pearls, forming an outer loop. The entire surface area of the gold is engraved and moulded with very fine detail and with an applied orb in the center of each flower. Additional attraction results from the swing of pearls and gold chains as the wearer moves. Very fine workmanship and quality. The larger piece can be worn as either a brooch or pendant. The earrings have very comfortable loops with a catch at the back for additional security. Each piece is hallmarked 14K. Larger pearls may be a replacement - the Victorians tended to use seed pearls. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3611 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE PARURE GOLD PEARL EARRINGS PENDANT BROOCH   « Less

Antique fish brooch / pin made of gold set with diamonds, turquoises and rubies for eyes. 19th century. The fish is wonderfully designed with raised fins. His tail swirls  More »

Antique fish brooch / pin made of gold set with diamonds, turquoises and rubies for eyes. 19th century. The fish is wonderfully designed with raised fins. His tail swirls around. Old cut diamonds glitter as do the richly coloured turquoise gems. The lock on the pin is very secure and quite unusual. (see photos). There is a gold hallmark, somewhat rubbed near the tail. Condition is good. No losses or damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1575a Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE DIAMOND TURQUOISE RUBY FISH BROOCH   « Less

Classic antique Victorian 14 carat gold ring with a carved coral woman''s face, possibly dating to Ancient Rome, mounted during the early Victorian period . 1830-50. US  More »

Classic antique Victorian 14 carat gold ring with a carved coral woman''s face, possibly dating to Ancient Rome, mounted during the early Victorian period . 1830-50. US size 7. Almost 5/8inches long. Great orange-red colour to the coral with no striations in paler shades. The oval-shaped coral is deeply carved by a master into the form of a front-facing woman, beautiful round face, great detail to hair and wearing a crown of some sort. She looks like an Ancient Greek / Roman woman of Royalty and may be a goddess. Very finely done. Old Greek and Roman cameos were re-used by the Georgian and Victorians. The coral is set in a gold mount with delicate triangular openwork pattern on the sides to echo the curves of the clasps that hold the coral. The band is tubular and thin, - looks very elegant, even on a less than elegant finger. The tubular band of this ring is typical of the Georgians, while the clasping mount is more Victorian in style. The inside of the band has something engraved - whether a hallmark or initials, it has been obscured and is not quite legible. The ring was tested for 14 carat gold. Condition is good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3579 Condition: good Year: 1930 Title: CLASSIC ANTIQUE ROMAN VICTORIAN CARVED CORAL GOLD RING   « Less

Victorian 15 carat gold and 3 stone pink topaz ring. English, Circa 1880. US size 6. Stunning ring consists of 3 pink topaz each set in gold openwork scrolls. Scrolling  More »

Victorian 15 carat gold and 3 stone pink topaz ring. English, Circa 1880. US size 6. Stunning ring consists of 3 pink topaz each set in gold openwork scrolls. Scrolling pattern continues on the shoulders of the band. The sides, almost all the way around the ring are decorated and not the usual plain gold band. Great quality workmanship. THe stones are a fabulous colour and while I am no gemologist, they look to be very good quality to my eye. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3534 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: VICTORIAN 15K GOLD & PINK TOPAZ RING FABULOUS SETTING   « Less

Antique 14k gold bracelet set with amethysts and pearls. Made in Hungary, circa 1920-40. Length is slightly over 8 inches. Weighs 44grams. Exceptional workmanship and  More »

Antique 14k gold bracelet set with amethysts and pearls. Made in Hungary, circa 1920-40. Length is slightly over 8 inches. Weighs 44grams. Exceptional workmanship and quality: Gold is crafted into sculptural works of art - openwork flowers and scrolls, leaves and fleur-de-lis, and then set with fabulous deep purple amethysts and pearls. 8 sections, graded in size, with the largest in the centre. Central (largest) stone is approx 1cm in length. Gemologist measured a total of 6 carats of amethysts and 4 3.75mm pearls. The back of the bracelet is as stunning as the front: Here it is possible to see the openwork ''cages'', the largest of which is about 12mm high. The clasp is very strong. There is a hallmark on the tongue of the clasp (see ''photos). Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3542 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: ANTIQUE HUNGARIAN GOLD BRACELET AMETHYST PEARLS 1920 -40   « Less