Antique Jugendstil - Schmuch / Art Nouveau brooch. Silver pearls, gemstones and enamel. Made in Pforzheim, Germany, circa 1908 by Theodor Fahrner. Approx 1 3/8 inches (32mm)  More »

Antique Jugendstil - Schmuch / Art Nouveau brooch. Silver pearls, gemstones and enamel. Made in Pforzheim, Germany, circa 1908 by Theodor Fahrner. Approx 1 3/8 inches (32mm) accross widest part; approx 1 7/8 inches from top to bottom. Weighs 6.5grams. Brooch consists of an arc or semi-circle, enamelled in green and colette set with light-coloured stones. WIthin the reserve formed by the arc, and extending downwards, is an openwork lattice of filigree scrolls and swags. A ring of pearls is set parallel to, and inside the arc. 3 elongated highly stylised tulip-shapes, enamelled in a range of greens from almost white to bright. These are attached via silver loops, and are therefore free floating. Alternating between the heads of the tulips are 4 pearls. From the bottom silver wire-work are 5 chains, gradated in length, each ending in a colette set green gemstone, which could be tourmaline or peridot. The pin at the back is hallmarked as follows: Maker''s mark for Theodor Fahrner; 925; STERLING and GERMANY. Generally very good condition. Negligible enamel wear, shown magnified in the ''photos is commensurate with age. Similar pieces by Theodor Fahrner are shown in the last group of ''photos. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4167 Condition: good Year: 1908 Title: ANTIQUE THEODOR FAHRNER BROOCH PIN ENAMEL PEARL GEMS   « Less

Antique, Victorian micromosaic earrings. Made circa 1870-80. Measure just over 1 1/2 inches (40mm) long, not including the loops. Elongated diamond or kite shape. Borders  More »

Antique, Victorian micromosaic earrings. Made circa 1870-80. Measure just over 1 1/2 inches (40mm) long, not including the loops. Elongated diamond or kite shape. Borders are a geometric blue and white pattern. Ground is blue. The earrings depict a pair of doves nestling amongst foliage. Gilt metal forms part of the branches. The mount is silver coloured metal. As the highly enlarged ''photos show, the earrings are in very good condition with no missing tesserae. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4101 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MICRO MOSAIC LONG DROP EARRINGS BIRDS   « Less

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau era pin / brooch pendant. Made of 18k gold, diamond and pearls. Made c1880-1900, very likely American. Measures just over 3/4 inch accross  More »

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau era pin / brooch pendant. Made of 18k gold, diamond and pearls. Made c1880-1900, very likely American. Measures just over 3/4 inch accross (20mm). Weighs 3.7grams. Brooch / pendant in the form of a flower. Pansy with a little stalk. The border of the 4 petals and stem are all set with seed pearls. A diamond in the center. The beautifully shaped petals are enamelled in shades of green, from lime to emerald, resulting in a fabulous peacock feather like glimmer and shine that changes as the light catches the rounded shapes. The back has a pair of loops that would enable the piece to be worn on a ribbon or chain as a pendant as well as a pin for wearing as a brooch. A negligible grey spot near the join of the clasp might be a sign of an old repair - scarcely visible even from the back and definately not seen in front. Not hallmarked, but tests for 18k. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4162 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE GOLD ENAMEL DIAMOND PEARL PIN BROOCH PENDANT   « Less

Antique, Victorian dangle drop earrings. Made of 14carat gold, diamonds and paste (glass). 19th century. A little over 2 inches long. Long earrings, with great swing. A  More »

Antique, Victorian dangle drop earrings. Made of 14carat gold, diamonds and paste (glass). 19th century. A little over 2 inches long. Long earrings, with great swing. A simple gold shield-shape connected to the loop, from which 3 tiny diamonds, each colette set and joined to the others by gold rings, thus providing great mobility. A flower-form gold cup suspends a torpedo shaped glass, coloured like an aquamarine. Very delicate and fine with a wonderful ''look''. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4160 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD DIAMOND AND AQUA PASTE EARRINGS   « Less

Antique, Victorian gold, enamel and hair Memento Mori Mourning Memorial bracelet. Made circa 1850. Measures 7 1/4 inches long. Weighs 14.5grams. Bracelet consists of 4  More »

Antique, Victorian gold, enamel and hair Memento Mori Mourning Memorial bracelet. Made circa 1850. Measures 7 1/4 inches long. Weighs 14.5grams. Bracelet consists of 4 parts: a central medallion, side wings to the medallion and a set of en esclavage parallel chains. THe central parts are made of gold (at least 14carat) with very fine black enamel decoration, suitable to the mourning theme. Stylised, scrolling foliage in a very finely executed design. The center is set with an oval, bordered in gold, containing a beautifully intact plait of blond or white hair. The 3 top sections of the bracelet, with their rolling scrolling borders have great flexibility thanks to the fine hinges that allow the bracelet to curve around the wrist while providing maximum security. The clasp is well hidden, but secure between one of the side wings and the center. (see ''photos). The rest of the bracelet consists of 4 en esclavage beautiful gold chains (probably 9 carat). THere is a safety chain, which might be a replacement. The back of the central medallion is engraved : MOTHER DIED FEB 1ST 1855. Very poignant. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4159 Condition: good Year: 1850 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOURNING BRACELET GOLD ENAMEL HAIR   « Less

Antique, Victorian cut steel drop dangle earrings. Made in England. Believed to be early, possibly even Georgian, based on the complexity of the studs and method of  More »

Antique, Victorian cut steel drop dangle earrings. Made in England. Believed to be early, possibly even Georgian, based on the complexity of the studs and method of construction. Earrings are over 1 1/2 inches long, excluding the loops (measured from the flower to the end of the drop). Their total weight is 5.1grams, thus very comfortable to wear. The Georgians and Victorians used cut steel as an economical alternative to diamonds. The facets of the steel gave the same glittering effect, without the cost. Each stud is faceted and riveted to a base plate. The earrings are in the form of a flower suspending a long oval, within which is another, identical flower. Simple loops go through the ears. Swing of suspended drops adds to the sparkle. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4158 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CUT STEEL DROP DANGLE EARRINGS   « Less

Antique brooch / pin pendant. 14carat gold, amethyst. Made during the Georgian era, 18th to early 19th century. Weighs 4.7grams. Measures approx 1 1/8 inches (29mm) top to  More »

Antique brooch / pin pendant. 14carat gold, amethyst. Made during the Georgian era, 18th to early 19th century. Weighs 4.7grams. Measures approx 1 1/8 inches (29mm) top to bottom, excluding the loop. Middle stone is approx 3/8 inch (9mm) long. 9 beautiful amethysts, with good deep colour are set in a diamond shape. 4 round stones, 4 pear-shaped stones and a large oval in the center. The amethysts are colette set with scalloped borders. The borders are defined by gold cannetille and rope-like filigree in cones with granules on top. Granules of gold on the outer edges of the amethysts. The piece is versatile and can be worn as either a brooch / pin, or a pendant. A generously sized loop on top and simple c-clasp pin on the back. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4157 Condition: good Year: 1800 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN AMETHYST GOLD BROOCH PENDANT CANNETILLE   « Less

Antique Georgian sentimental and romantic ring. Gold and almandine garnets with hair and painted detail. Made 1700''s to very early 19th century, probably in England. US  More »

Antique Georgian sentimental and romantic ring. Gold and almandine garnets with hair and painted detail. Made 1700''s to very early 19th century, probably in England. US size 6.5. Weighs 2.7grams. Length is approx 1/2 inch (13mm). Very simple, plain gold shank. THe bezel (top) is oval in shape with a border of finely set almandine garnets. Within is a highly romantic declaration of love: all the symbols of sentiment, a double bow above a double heart with the initials GM and LO seperated by 4 dots (the significance of which I don''t know). The ring is still enclosed in it''s original curved glass. The bow and heart as well as the straight parts of the letters are, amazingly made of golden hair. Some of the work may be painted - the dots and curves. Condition of the ring is very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4156 Condition: good Year: 1770 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN RING GOLD GARNETS DOUBLE HEART & BOW   « Less

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 18carat gold and turquoise earrings. Made circa 1860-1880. Approx 1 1/8 inches long, excluding the loops. Weigh 8.2 grams. Loops suspend  More »

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 18carat gold and turquoise earrings. Made circa 1860-1880. Approx 1 1/8 inches long, excluding the loops. Weigh 8.2 grams. Loops suspend a golden globe which holds a cone, ending in a round half-globe. The shoulders of the globe have a band of gold granules, gradated in size, beneath which is a ring of cabochon turquoise and raised filigree border. WIthin the half-globe is a circle, very full and round on the bottom and with a band of granules and cabochon turquoise around the waist. The turquoise gems are surrounded by filigree horseshoe-shapes, as are the stones on the upper ring. The bottom ball swivels, as does the cone. The design and manufacture are extremely sophisticated and exhibit the highest quality technique and craftsmanship. Absolutely fabulous quality. No hallmarks, but test for 18k. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4149 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 18K GOLD TURQUOISE EARRINGS   « Less

Antique gold, pearl and turquoise day / night earrings. Made in Czarist Russia, during the Georgian era, circa late 1700''s - early 1800''s. Earrings are approx 2 1/8 inches  More »

Antique gold, pearl and turquoise day / night earrings. Made in Czarist Russia, during the Georgian era, circa late 1700''s - early 1800''s. Earrings are approx 2 1/8 inches long, excluding the loops. They weigh 12.8 - 13 grams. The loops are typical of the Georgian period and the earrings are inserted from the back of the ear. The earrings consist of two parts: the upper portion, which can be seperated from the bottom and worn on their own by day for a simpler effect. The much larger bottom section, suspended from the loop behind the smaller top part. Tops of earrings have very Slavic, Russian design. They are set with a cabochon turquoise in the center and have paw terminals. Hidden behind the paws are tiny loops from which golden coils are suspended and which swing with every slight movement. The gold''s surface is very finely hand engraved. The large bottom part of the earring has a central part, shaped & engraved like the above, but bigger and set in the middle with a turquoise and pearl flower. Little natural pearls form the petals of the flowers. A sevigne bow is arranged around this section and is set with turquoise cabochons. Some of the turquoise gems are imperfect today, due to their great age (see magnified ''photos). Dangling from the middle is a dome, set with turquoise and with a ponytail of minute link tassles. Exceptionally fine. The tassles end in golden granules. A few tassles are missing from one of the earrings. (see ''photos). Quality of the workmanship is superb. Note the details, engraving even on the sides. Exquisitely fine loops and coils. Fabulous overall effect. Earrings are hallmarked on the loops with Russian mark, 56 (for 14k) and with a maker''s mark. Good condition with the minor exceptions mentioned above in the description and shown magnified in the ''photos. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4148 Condition: good Year: 1790 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 18C RUSSIAN EARRINGS DAY/NIGHT GOLD   « Less