eting a skullcap crown and then repeated in his very full beard. The butterfly gentleman is more Assyrian in appearance, with long locks and a more carefully trimmed beard.  More »

eting a skullcap crown and then repeated in his very full beard. The butterfly gentleman is more Assyrian in appearance, with long locks and a more carefully trimmed beard. Both men are shown in profile. Both are in very good condition. The bottom two cameos are carved from other hardstones. One, in a buttery agate-looking stone with a soft brown background carved away from the whiter upper area, depicts a beautiful Classical woman, probably Greek if one were to guess from her features and the diaphenous robe partially shown, that reveals a bare shoulder. She has a complex band in her hair with gentle curles escaping to frame her face and at the nape of her neck. Great carving with super detail, if in need of a gentle cleaning. The last was saved for best: this is known as a gryllus - it is a single cameo that depicts no less than 4 heads, both human and bestial, metamorphosizing into and from each other, in profile, under a seashell. The carving is exquisite and brilliant, using at least 3 layers of the onyx. It depicts one woman, one sheep and two men. They are carved in white above a black background and above them all is a dark brown, shiny shell or other creature that partially overlaps itself. This incredible piece is extremely rare and the workmanship of the most superior quality. The general condition of the earrings is very good. Parts could do with a cleaning if the new owner so desired and one could hang something from the little loops underneath the center of the top cameos. No damage. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4293 Condition: good Year: 1800 Title: GEORGIAN CAMEO EARRINGS TURQUOISE HARDSTONE 22K GOLD   « Less

Antique Georgian earrings. Gold, enamel and diamonds. Very tiny - probably for a baby or small child. Made circa 1795-1810. Length, not including the earwires is 11mm (under  More »

Antique Georgian earrings. Gold, enamel and diamonds. Very tiny - probably for a baby or small child. Made circa 1795-1810. Length, not including the earwires is 11mm (under 1/2 inch). Diamond drops are approx 2mm long. Together weigh 1gram. The Classic look of this tiny pair of earrings is very much in line with the style of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte''s court. A round disk, white enamal border, deep blue ground with a golden daisy-like flower with a white enamel center. The disk suspends a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, collet-set with the back fully enclosed. The way the gold is ''pulled'' up around the diamond indicates a very early date. While there are no hallmarks, the disks test for 18k gold. Good condition with natural negligible signs of age such as minor crazing to some parts of enamel and replaced earwires. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4291 Condition: good Year: 1795 Title: ANTIQUE TINY EARRINGS GOLD DIAMOND ENAMEL - BABY CHILD   « Less

Antique Victorian earrings. Like most Victorian jewellery, gems set in silver on gold. Circa 1860-80. Approximately 1 3/4 inches long. Weigh 7.8grams together. Ear studds  More »

Antique Victorian earrings. Like most Victorian jewellery, gems set in silver on gold. Circa 1860-80. Approximately 1 3/4 inches long. Weigh 7.8grams together. Ear studds replace the original earwires. They are connected by loops to an oval support on which a bird, with partially open wings perches above a moving branch with foliage and golden berries. Another gold ''berry'' (a gold bead) swings from the bottom. The bird is pave set with turquoise and pearls and has one red eye, which is probably a tiny ruby (too small for me to test). The gold is variously textured with very fine detail to the foliage. The earrings are very well made and quite exquisite. Very comfortable to wear and best of all, match every outfit. Guarranteed to get a lot of compliments every time you wear them. No marks on the gold, tested for 9 carats. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4290 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EARRINGS PAVE TURQUOISE PEARL BIRD   « Less

Antique French diamond and onyx brooch / pendant set in 14 & 18 carat gold and silver. Made in Paris, circa 1880. Measurements: total length approx 2 1/4 inches. Diameter of  More »

Antique French diamond and onyx brooch / pendant set in 14 & 18 carat gold and silver. Made in Paris, circa 1880. Measurements: total length approx 2 1/4 inches. Diameter of onyx is a little over 1 inch (27mm). Total weight 18.4grams. Diamonds as follows: Center: Cushion-cut 50pts; Rose-cuts: 2X19 (in bow) 38pts; Tiny circle: 12 half 6pts; Outer circle: 12 (1 1/2) 18pts; Petals: 2 dia. each = 2pc 72pts; Cushion-cuts:(hanging) 5pc ea 10pts 50pts; Single - large 18pts; TOTAL: approx 252 pts. Like most Victorian jewellery, the stones are largely set in silver with a gold mount for the onyx and all parts that came into contact with clothes / body. 3 sections comprise this marvellous old French jewel. The top is a bow, possibly the favourate theme of the 19th century. It is attached to the largest, middle section in such a way that there is a certain amount of movement between them. The round middle section, radiating gold petals supporting an onyx dial on which is a very luscious setting of diamonds of various sizes and cuts, as per list above. The onyx is free to revolve a full 360 degrees. Wonderfully fine setting of the stones at different heights, the diamonds tightly set in a beautiful floral design. Luxurious and rich in every aspect. Like much late Victorian jewellery of this era, the piece is ''finished'' with a fringe of diamonds, en pampille, ending in gold globes. Secure pin. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4289 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE BROOCH PENDANT FRENCH DIAMOND ONYX 18k GOLD   « Less

Antique, Art Deco ring. 18carat white gold set with a large peridot, offset by diamonds. Made circa 1920. US size 7 1/4. Weighs 6.6grams. Peridot is 9.49 carats. Tiny  More »

Antique, Art Deco ring. 18carat white gold set with a large peridot, offset by diamonds. Made circa 1920. US size 7 1/4. Weighs 6.6grams. Peridot is 9.49 carats. Tiny diamonds probably total 1/3-12 carat. Stunning ring with a beautiful, large peridot taking center stage. Cut with facets, the stone shows off beautifully, and as the light plays with the gem, it reflects from deep to yellow-green. Great sparkle and clarity. The shoulders and tops of the hoop are filigree cells, set with diamonds, like overlapping foliage. Viewed from the back, we can see the luxurious quality of this great Art Deco piece of workmanship: the stone is set in an arching cage of light rounded fans. The ring is hallmarked 18k. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4288 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: ART DECO RING 9.5CARAT PERIDOT DIAMONDS 18K WHITE GOLD   « Less

Antique French pendant necklace. Made of 18k gold, pink tourmaline and pearls. Made during the Victorian era, circa 1885-1895, in Paris. Measurements: tourmaline 25 carats;  More »

Antique French pendant necklace. Made of 18k gold, pink tourmaline and pearls. Made during the Victorian era, circa 1885-1895, in Paris. Measurements: tourmaline 25 carats; pearls 3mm; Lenght of pendant 1 5/8 inches including the loop; 1 3/8 inches long excluding the loop. Chain is 16 inches long. Total weight: 5.8 grams. Finely hand-made pendant with rose theme. Comes with a later American 14k gold chain. The central element of the pendant is a large, cabochon natural tourmaline with a wonderful rose pink colour, in shadow or glowing bright, depending on how the light falls on it. This is set in an openwork setting that gives the appearance of the gem-stone floating. The triple gold frame has 4 roses, in full bloom and partially opening, one at each of the cardinal points. The roses are clearly handmade in full relief and very realistic and delicate. Alternating with the roses is delicate foliage, set with 4 pearls. The fabulous quality can be seen, not only from the workmanship on the front, but the back, which is delicate and beautifully finished. The loops is sturdy and clearly original to the pendant as it has raised foliate decoation. Hallmarks: the pendant has the Paris, France eagle hallmark showing, indicating 18k gold. The maker''s mark is not entirely clear / known. The chain has a 14k hallmark. Condition: very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4287 Condition: good Year: 1885 Title: ANTIQUE FRENCH GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE TOURMALINE PEARLS   « Less

Antique earrings. 14carat gold and amethyst. Made circa 1820-30''s. Measure a tad under 2inches long, not including the earwires. Weigh 10.2grams. Beautiful earrings  More »

Antique earrings. 14carat gold and amethyst. Made circa 1820-30''s. Measure a tad under 2inches long, not including the earwires. Weigh 10.2grams. Beautiful earrings utilising the natural contrast between gold and amethyst to show off the stones very prettily. Earrings are in the form of a branch of Wisteria or a bunch of grapes with their foliage. The surmount is a simple round gemstone that suspendsa trio of golden leaves and a pair of flowers/grapes. There are 5 similar sections, decreasing in size towards the bottom. Gold leaves have engraved detail. Amethysts are collet-set with closed backs, indicating their early date. Collets with small incised pattern and golden bead at their points. Each section is joined via links to the next, resulting in a great amount of flexibility and movement between them - very sensuous and luxurious in feel and movement. The workmanship is excellent - see ''photos of the backs - indicating a true high-class pair of earrings that has lasted 200 years and will still be an absolute pleasure to wear. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4284 Condition: good Year: 1820 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN EARRINGS 14K GOLD AMETHYST DROPS C1820   « Less

Antique Victorian 18carat gold, Siberian amethyst and pearl pendant necklace with elephant theme. Made circa 1880. Chain is 15 1/8 inches long when extended (not including  More »

Antique Victorian 18carat gold, Siberian amethyst and pearl pendant necklace with elephant theme. Made circa 1880. Chain is 15 1/8 inches long when extended (not including the pendant). Pendant drops 1 3/4 inches. The central amethyst is 3/4inch (20mm) long. Total weight:25.3grams. AMethyst approximately 21.5carats. Smaller amethysts 4mm each. Necklace consists of a chain and pendant. The links of the chain are very unusual - composed of a pair of leaves with loops joining to the next pair. The pendant is quite exceptional: a very large amethyst, almost 22carats, rectangular brilliant cut, with canted corners, colette set in gold, the mount conforming to the shape of the amethyst. On either side is a row of pearls, ending in a smaller, round amethyst. A scroll of gold snakes along the bottom. The upper two corners are embellished with a pair of elephant heads - each with fantastic detail. Workmanship is of the highest order. Very rare theme and quality. The colour of the amethysts is deep - Siberian violet. No hallmarks, b Status: For Sale Reference#: 4263 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: VICTORIAN GOLD AMETHYST PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE ELEPHANT   « Less

Antique, VIctorian flower-form brooch. Made of 18carat yellow gold, 5 large Siberian amethysts and a pearl. Made circa 1880-1900. Measurements:2 inches long; weighs  More »

Antique, VIctorian flower-form brooch. Made of 18carat yellow gold, 5 large Siberian amethysts and a pearl. Made circa 1880-1900. Measurements:2 inches long; weighs 27.3grams; Bottom amethyst is approx 18mm long. Size of amethysts: 15.57ct; 15.96ct; 13.64ct; 13.24ct; 20.08ct. Pearl is 4.5mm. Flower-form - the Victorians were particularly fond of the Pansy. 5 deep violet/purple petals made of oval amethysts, seperated from each other by softely textured gold in foliage form. The same kind of foliage forms a ring around a pearl, set in the heart of the flower. Gems are of a fabulous quality as is the workmanship of the entire piece. Due to the weight of the brooch/pendant, there is a double clasp at the back. There is also a loop so that the piece can be worn as a pendant. No hallmarks, but the gold tests for 18k. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4272 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BROOCH PENDANT GOLD AMETHYST PEARL   « Less

xceptional pair of antique bracelets. 22carat gold, each set with 3 large amethysts. Made circa 1860. Each bracelet measures approximately 7 inches end to end. Together,  More »

xceptional pair of antique bracelets. 22carat gold, each set with 3 large amethysts. Made circa 1860. Each bracelet measures approximately 7 inches end to end. Together, they weigh 65.7grams. Each bracelet has approximately 29carats of amethysts. The tops of the bracelets are really all about the wonderful, deep violet amethysts: two ovals flanking one rectangular, with rounded corners. Set in high carat gold that shows off the purple colour to greatest effect. Joined on one side to the rest of the band by a hinge and on the other, by a clasp. The rest of the bangles are even more fabulous, if possible, consisting of a mesh-like band composed of larger than usual links, joined to their neighbours on all 4 sides. The borders have beautiful edges with wirework rings surrounding gold beads. safety chains - in good order, for added security. The previous owner, a retired antiques dealer, believed these bracelets to be French, but in the absence of any visible hallmarks, we can only assume European. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4271 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE PAIR 22K GOLD AMETHYST BRACELETS   « Less