John Obrisset Cameo of Queen Anne Circa. 1705 London John Obrisset worked between 1705 - 1728 He was a Huguenot carver, horn and tortoise-shell worker. He also made  More »

John Obrisset Cameo of Queen Anne Circa. 1705 London John Obrisset worked between 1705 - 1728 He was a Huguenot carver, horn and tortoise-shell worker. He also made snuff boxes. Only approx. 30 of his works survive to this day. His works can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This medallion of Queen Anne (1702 - 1714) was created to commemorate the political union of Scotland and England. The tortoise shell medallion is set in 15K rose gold, and can be worn as a pendant (flip-down bale) or as a pin. It measures 2 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches high. It is paper-thin and exhibits the most delicate and superb craftsmanship. This item can be found in the acredited reference "John Obrisset - Huguenot Carver, Medallist & Tortoise Shell Worker...with examples of His Works dated 1931 Author: Phillip A.S. Phillips, Publisher: Batsford, London, England. The cameo is signed OB and dated 1705. Comes with written Appraisal by a Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America. It is in pristine original condition. 14.3 gr. 9.2 dwt   « Less

Antique Beetle Pin Circa. 1880-1890 Russia A fabulous pin from Russia during the Victorian era. The craftsmanship is amazing! The back of pin is a work of art! 14K  More »

Antique Beetle Pin Circa. 1880-1890 Russia A fabulous pin from Russia during the Victorian era. The craftsmanship is amazing! The back of pin is a work of art! 14K yellow gold, tested with 14K acid. Silver top. Hallmarked "53" - the Russian mark for 14K gold. 74 fine white diamonds with total weight of approximately 2.25 carats. All diamonds tested with a diamond tester. 32 natural full-cut rubies with total weight of approximately .40 carats. All rubies tested with refractive index liquid. 14.6 gr. 9.4 dwt. The pin is 2 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. In pristine original condition   « Less

Antique Diamond & Pearl Watch Pin Circa. 1900 American 4 pearls with 31 diamonds are set on this antique watch pin. Pin measures 3 inches long and 1 inch high. 31  More »

Antique Diamond & Pearl Watch Pin Circa. 1900 American 4 pearls with 31 diamonds are set on this antique watch pin. Pin measures 3 inches long and 1 inch high. 31 old-mine cut diamonds with total weight of approx. 1.25 carats. All diamonds tested with a diamond tester. Attach your own lady's pocket watch to ring at back of center pearl. Or, wear it alone. Original safety chain. Unmarked. 10.1 gr. 6.5 dwt Price: 2400.00 In pristine original condition   « Less

Antique Spider Pin in Diamonds Circa. 1900 Russian 14K yellow gold with silver top. Gold tested with 14K acid. 96 full cut white diamonds with center diamond.  More »

Antique Spider Pin in Diamonds Circa. 1900 Russian 14K yellow gold with silver top. Gold tested with 14K acid. 96 full cut white diamonds with center diamond. The center diamond - cognac colored diamond - has weight of .30 carat. The 96 full cut stones have weight of approx. 1.0 carat. 3 natural rubies with weight of approximately .55 carat. Hallmarked with Russian symbol. 9.5 gr. 6.1 dwt Pin measures 1 1/2 inches high and 1 inch wide. Price: 3500.00 In pristine original condition   « Less

Antique Ruby & Diamond Pendant Circa. 1880-1890 American Late Victorian era diamond and ruby pendant from America. A classic. Absolutely spectacular center ruby  More »

Antique Ruby & Diamond Pendant Circa. 1880-1890 American Late Victorian era diamond and ruby pendant from America. A classic. Absolutely spectacular center ruby pendant with 78 diamonds. on a black ribbon, diamond chain or white gold chain. 14K yellow gold with a silver top. Gold tested with 14K acid. 22 old-mine cut diamonds with total weight of 3.75 carats. 56 single-cut diamonds with total weight of 1.30 carats. Total diamond weight of the pendant is 4.05 carats (approx) Natural old-mine cut ruby with weight of 1.50 carats. Pendant measures 2 1/4 inches high and 1 3/8 inches wide. Price: 4900.00 In pristine original condition   « Less

Edwardian Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ring Circa. 1915 European Wonderful design. 18K yellow gold back with platinum top. Gold tested with 18K acid. Platinum tested  More »

Edwardian Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ring Circa. 1915 European Wonderful design. 18K yellow gold back with platinum top. Gold tested with 18K acid. Platinum tested with platinum acid. 44 rose cut diamonds, all tested with a diamond tester. Total diamond weight is approximately .65 carats. 2 half-pearls, 2.5mm each. 12 natural french cut rubies. Rubies tested with refractive index liquid. Total ruby weight is approximately .75 carats. Size 6 1/2 Can be easily sized by a jeweler. Fabulous piece, in pristine original condition! Unmarked. The face measures 2 1/8 inches high and 3/8 inch wide. An absolute treasure!   « Less

Victorian Era Glass Cameo Pin & Earring Set Circa. 1860 British 18K yellow gold Gold tested with 18K acid. All original except for new 14K gold ear wires. Glass  More »

Victorian Era Glass Cameo Pin & Earring Set Circa. 1860 British 18K yellow gold Gold tested with 18K acid. All original except for new 14K gold ear wires. Glass cameos are hand made. Earrings are left and right in this set. Half pearls are all original. The cameo measures 2 1/4 inches high with frame - 1 5/8 inches without frame. The earrings are 1 3/4 inches high with wire - 1 inch high without wire. Cameo has weight of 22.7 gr. 14.5 dwt Earrrings have weight of 9.8 gr. 6.3 dwt Price: 2900.00 In pristine condition   « Less

Georgian Rose Diamond Ring Circa. 1830 European This spectacular ring was made at the end of the Georgian era. 18K gold tested with 18K acid. Silver top. Three  More »

Georgian Rose Diamond Ring Circa. 1830 European This spectacular ring was made at the end of the Georgian era. 18K gold tested with 18K acid. Silver top. Three rose cut diamonds. Diamonds tested with a diamond tester. Center stone measures 1 carat. Two other stones measure a total of .25 carat. Total diamond weight is approximately 1.25 carats. Foil backed (closed back) settings. Difficult to ascertain exact measurements on closed back diamonds. The face of the diamond measures approximately 3/4 inch high and 1.2 inch wide. Size 7 1/4 Can be easily sized by a jeweler. A spectacular ring.   « Less

Circa. 1820 European 16 rose cut diamonds, all tested with a diamond tester Foil (closed) back. Converted to studs. Diamonds are inclusion-free. Excellent quality  More »

Circa. 1820 European 16 rose cut diamonds, all tested with a diamond tester Foil (closed) back. Converted to studs. Diamonds are inclusion-free. Excellent quality rose diamonds. Center stone surrounded by 7 rose cuts. Each earring measures 5/8 inch in diameter. Total diamond weight is 1.40 carats. 7.9 gr. 5.1 dwt In excellent condition   « Less

Wide Tortoise Shell Bangle Bracelet Circa. 1900 American Full 1 inch in width . Bangle measures 2 5/8 inches in diameter. Opening measures approx. 2 1/2 inches  More »

Wide Tortoise Shell Bangle Bracelet Circa. 1900 American Full 1 inch in width . Bangle measures 2 5/8 inches in diameter. Opening measures approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Perfect for small and medium size wrists. 13.5 gr. 8.6 dwt In pristine original condition   « Less