Antique Art Deco ring. 2-colour 14carat gold, enamel and large natural blue zircon. Made 1920's. Approx US size 5 1/2 (slightly smaller); Weighs 6.5grams. Zircon is approx 5  More »

Antique Art Deco ring. 2-colour 14carat gold, enamel and large natural blue zircon. Made 1920's. Approx US size 5 1/2 (slightly smaller); Weighs 6.5grams. Zircon is approx 5 carats. Rectangular stone with canted corners. The stone is a wonderful, bright cornflower blue, faceted to maximise the wonderful colour and sparkle. It is set in a fabulous seting with various forms of decoration: green enamel with red detail; ropetwist borders of gold, luxurious, full fluted back and a shank with raised flowers. Bows on the shoulders in bright pink gold; the canted corners with moulded swirling shapes. Top quality workmanship. Hallmarked inside shank with an engraved C inside a diamond and 14k. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique, Victorian ring, made in the Arts and Crafts era. 14carat gold set with a natural, pale blue zircon gemstone. Made circa 1880 - 1900. US size 8. `Weighs 3.3grams.  More »

Antique, Victorian ring, made in the Arts and Crafts era. 14carat gold set with a natural, pale blue zircon gemstone. Made circa 1880 - 1900. US size 8. `Weighs 3.3grams. Ring folds around the finger in a domed circle, culminating at the apex in a simply faceted blue zircon. Colette set gemstone. Surrounded by openwork scrolls and beads in graded sizes, twining around golden foliage in a mixture of naturalistic and symbolic design. Highly pleasing and looks lovely on the finger. Great workmanship. Hallmarked for 14k gold and with a maker's mark inside the shank. Good condition.   « Less

Antique, Victorian 18 carat gold ring. Buckle with Memento Mori Memorial, including woven hair. Made in ENgland circa 1880. US size 7 3/4. Weighs 5 grams. Very solid,  More »

Antique, Victorian 18 carat gold ring. Buckle with Memento Mori Memorial, including woven hair. Made in ENgland circa 1880. US size 7 3/4. Weighs 5 grams. Very solid, beautifully made Memento Mori Memorial ring. Thick 18carat gold ring in the form of a belt. The top in the form of a buckle - very realistically modelled, with super-fine chased decoration. Each of the 'loops' is gold and has a pair of letters that together spell out the word MEMORY. The sections inbetween are very finely woven hair, bordered by gold on either side. The inside of the ring is engraved M.A. Obt 30th July, 1882. The ring is fully hallmarked with Maker's mark W G M; crown and 18 for 18k gold. Another two marks represent the town (possibly Chester) and the date, which is somewhat worn. Ring is in very good condition. High magnification shows that even the original hair is in fine shape, with no snags or breakages.   « Less

Antique genuine Poniatowski intaglio carved carnelian in a new gold pendant mount. Made circa 1820's in Europe. Carnelian is approx 1 1/8inches accross. Including the mount,  More »

Antique genuine Poniatowski intaglio carved carnelian in a new gold pendant mount. Made circa 1820's in Europe. Carnelian is approx 1 1/8inches accross. Including the mount, measures approx 1 7/8 inches accross. Weighs 14 grams. Outstanding carved scene of mythological figures in battle. A warrior is about to stab his opponent with his spear. The latter holds a young beauty on his opposing hip. Both warriors are naked, as is the woman, except that a flying robe is held in one of her hands and the warrior on the left wears both a heavy helmet with huge plumage and decoration as well as a large oval shield. Details are quite phenomenal. Signed in Greek letters near the bottom. Prince Poniatowski (1754-1833), the nephew of the last king of Poland, amassed one of the greatest collections of all time. In particular his gem collection gained huge fame, especially the intaglios of ancient Greek and Roman mythological subjects, literary and historical figures. At his death, approximately 2600 intaglios were discovered to be in his possession and later, a huge controversy arose as to whether they were actually Classic or made by master European carvers of the day. It is generally believed that the latter holds true, but the quality of the carving is so superb that these items , (now 200 years old themselves), are highly sought after and held in the world's most famous museums such as the Victoria and Albert in London and in Oxford. I received this email: Dear Ms Ginsberg, I have been collecting pictures of Poniatowski gems for my database in the Beazly Archive (Oxford University) for several years, and I wonder if you would give me permission to add your ebay pictures to my record. The subject of the gem is: MARS KILLING HALIRRHOTIUS WHILE CARRYING OFF ALCIPPE, the signature is Apollonides. In my database (http://www.beazley./poniatowski/) it is the reference number T239 - after Captain Tyrrell, who bought it in the Poniatowski sale in 1839 and published it as no. 239 in his catalogue. I am curious where you found it. Was it already in the States? After Tyrrell I have no collection history for this gem. Best wishes, Claudia Wagner ()   « Less

Antique 14k gold and coral brooch depicting the Gorgon, Medusa. Made circa 1840-80. Measures just under 1 1/2 inches accross widest part. Carved from a wonderful bright  More »

Antique 14k gold and coral brooch depicting the Gorgon, Medusa. Made circa 1840-80. Measures just under 1 1/2 inches accross widest part. Carved from a wonderful bright orange piece of natural coral. Shaped rectangle, slightly wider on the left than the right hand side. Superb carving depicting the mythological head of the Gorgon Medusa, whose famous gaze was considered protective. Open mouth with sublime detail. Hair consists of a wild array of swirling curls and snakes weaving and twirling between them. The back of the brooch has a 14carat gold pin, which is not in it's original position (as can be seen from the extra pair of holes), but was fitted during the VIctorian era as well. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique silver teacaddy. Made in the Hanau, Germany during the 19th century. Measures 4 1/2 inches high. 3 1/2 inches accross. Weighs 175grams. Canted corners. Round lid.  More »

Antique silver teacaddy. Made in the Hanau, Germany during the 19th century. Measures 4 1/2 inches high. 3 1/2 inches accross. Weighs 175grams. Canted corners. Round lid. Beaded borders. The surface of both body and lid with raised Chinoiserie decoration. Figures in fields and landscapes, amidst pagodas, rowing, holding up parasols, dancing - all busy in a variety of activities, amidst scrolls, foliage, flowers and other forms of decoration. Lovely detail - such as the pattern on the Mother's skirt, the tiles on the pagoda and the spokes of the parasol. A series of hallmarks underneath the caddy, include 800 for the silver standard and SR under a crown, used by Simon Rosenau,Hanau, Germany. ANother two marks are too worn to be legible. Good condition - no damage / restoration of any sort found.   « Less

Antique, Art Nouveau blue enamel on 18carat gold flower earrings. Made circa 1900. Earrings measure approximately 5/8 inches accross. Weigh 7.3grams. Beautifully modelled in  More »

Antique, Art Nouveau blue enamel on 18carat gold flower earrings. Made circa 1900. Earrings measure approximately 5/8 inches accross. Weigh 7.3grams. Beautifully modelled in the form of a wide-open blue flower, petals slightly turned over to reveal their golden underside; raised, golden centers, very naturalistic. Enamelling in blue and white - quite exquisite. Great to wear either by day or night. Very good quality both in terms of materials and workmanship with super fresh design that match a nostalgic glance back at the hippie era of the 1960's. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique Victorian / Early Edwardian cluster ring made of 18carat gold set with rosecut diamonds. Made circa 1900. US size 6 1/4; the center stone is approx 2mm in diameter.  More »

Antique Victorian / Early Edwardian cluster ring made of 18carat gold set with rosecut diamonds. Made circa 1900. US size 6 1/4; the center stone is approx 2mm in diameter. The top of the ring measures approx 3/8inch (10mm) in diameter. WEighs 7.3 grams. Wonderful setting: an openwork scrolling latticework with filigree borders, delicately set with small rosecut diamonds. From below the shoulders, rises to a cylinder, edged by a perfect cluster circle of rosecut diamonds in flowerform. Hallmarked inside the flank 750 for 18k gold. Good condition.   « Less

Antique, Victorian / early Edwardian harem ring. Also known as an Antique Thai Princess or nine-gem ring. Made of 14 carat gold, diamonds and rubies. Made circa 1900. US size  More »

Antique, Victorian / early Edwardian harem ring. Also known as an Antique Thai Princess or nine-gem ring. Made of 14 carat gold, diamonds and rubies. Made circa 1900. US size 7 3/4. Weighs 4.3grams. Wonderful design: simple gold flank with gold openwork on the shoulders with filigree details. Rises in conical form in a complex combination of colette set diamonds and tear-shaped rubies, in symbolic flower form, culminating in a round, colette-set ruby. Very fine; very charming. Old Victorian workmanship cannot be met today. Hallmarked inside the flank with a triangular mark whose significance is unknown to us, as well as engraved 14k. Good, original condition.   « Less

Gorgeous 14 karat gold pendant by goldsmith, Alston Neal. This beautiful pendant is Tsavorite and Fire Agate mounted on 14 k gold. There are real gold nuggets around the  More »

Gorgeous 14 karat gold pendant by goldsmith, Alston Neal. This beautiful pendant is Tsavorite and Fire Agate mounted on 14 k gold. There are real gold nuggets around the border. It is beautifully crafted and in wonderful condition. Measuring approximately 1 1/4" x 11/16". It weighs a total of 4.3 grams. Very good condition.   « Less