Hobe sterling flower bouquet, a brooch, with brush gold, gorgeous aquamarine glass gem stones, perfect aged. 2.5" x 1.5". Signed, Cartouche engraving!

Hobe sterling flower bouquet, a brooch, with brush gold, gorgeous aquamarine glass gem stones, perfect aged. 2.5" x 1.5". Signed, Cartouche engraving!   « Less

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Miriam Haskell, gorgeous multi strands bracelet, parure with four champagne pearls, smokey colored beads strands, on cabochon handset rhinestones, beads, antique golden  More »

Miriam Haskell, gorgeous multi strands bracelet, parure with four champagne pearls, smokey colored beads strands, on cabochon handset rhinestones, beads, antique golden finish. Elaborate petals & lucite flower clasp, center medallion. Aged, excellent, in tact, normal wear. 7.5" w. 2" d. The history of Miriam Haskell began in 1927 and still in business, designer's Frank Hess & Larry Yverba.   « Less

An attractive Victorian double sided swivelling Mourning Brooch having a caved Stag / Deer in landscape on one side and locks of hair intricately arranged on the other the  More »

An attractive Victorian double sided swivelling Mourning Brooch having a caved Stag / Deer in landscape on one side and locks of hair intricately arranged on the other the Pinchbeck type mount being rope twist design. Nice quality item 2.5 inches (6.5cm) height X 2.25 inches (6cm) width approx Circa : 1880 Good Condition   « Less

This archaeological-revival gold necklace features a filigree decoration, which is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs, in this case elegant little balls.  More »

This archaeological-revival gold necklace features a filigree decoration, which is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs, in this case elegant little balls. You can also notice the use of granulation on this piece. Granulation is a technique where the goldsmith uses very small balls (granules) of metal, which are not soldered to the piece but welded. Both techniques demand very high skills and precision from the maker. The continuous uniform fringe decorated with beads, wirework and florettes of this necklace is typical for the work of Eugne Fontenay. A demi-parure of very similar design is illustrated in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Henri Vever, translated by Katherine Purcell, p. 643. and a similar necklace plus matching earrings were sold at Sotheby's for $ 52,000 (Important Jewels auction, New York, February 2008 sale N08410, lot 110). Eugne Fontenay (1823-87) was one of the foremost goldsmiths in France during the second half of the nineteenth century. He was a great admirer of the ancient techniques of granulation and filigree, and became best known for his outstanding work in the 'archaeological' Era. Fontenay was no doubt inspired by the Campana collection of ancient jewellery, acquired by Napoleon III in 1860, and his firm produced much work in the antique Era based on Greek, Roman and Etruscan examples. Fontenay was a founding member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Bijouterie-Joaillerie-Orfvrerie in Paris and was awarded the cross of the L(c)gion d'Honneur as a member of the jury at the Vienna exhibition in 1873 as a result of his masterly Report on the goldsmiths' and silversmiths' work. In 1882, Fontenay retired and devoted his time to publishing numerous articles on jewelry, as well as working on his masterpiece, Les Bijoux Anciens et Modernes, published posthumously in 1887. Choker Necklace Fontenay ref.09251-0188 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark date: 1860-1870 origin: France - Paris length necklace 36.50 cm (14.37 inch) weight: 84.50 grams   « Less

An amazing ring for connoisseur, crafted circa 1650s 17th century, excellent condition, set with 1.30 carat diamonds and one cabochon ruby, high carat yellow gold shank at  More »

An amazing ring for connoisseur, crafted circa 1650s 17th century, excellent condition, set with 1.30 carat diamonds and one cabochon ruby, high carat yellow gold shank at least 18K, shoulders skillfully engraved, top of ring 0.53 inch by 0.59 inch, ring size US 6¼ (free resizing), weight 9.60 gram. Reference Nº 12051-0010   « Less

What a nice true piece of antique jewelry we have here. If only all antique jewelry could be of this quality! We see a skillful engraved angel (also called a cupid, cherub or  More »

What a nice true piece of antique jewelry we have here. If only all antique jewelry could be of this quality! We see a skillful engraved angel (also called a cupid, cherub or putto) with wings playing a flute in a shell-like background. To recognize the quality of the engraver only take a look at the cute little feet of the angel (see the pictures for a close-up). The cameo is cut in hardstone, a technique even more difficult then the usual shell where cameo's are cut from. The cameo is set in a wreath covered with diamonds and further embellished with 19 natural pearls. Pure eye-candy, a joy to look at, not to mention the pleasure owning and wearing it. Details: Era: Victorian Period: ca. 1860 Condition: excellent condition Material: 18k yellow gold and silver Diamonds: No less then 217 (!) rose cut diamonds Precious stones: One hard stone carnelian cameo and 19 natural pearls Dimensions: height 7.10 cm (2.80 inch) Weight: 22.90 grams Item ID: 11122-0039   « Less