Antique Edwardian / Belle Epoque platinum, 18carat gold, diamond and emerald ring. Made circa 1900 - 1905. Size 5.25 (US). Weighs a little over 4 grams. Exquisite design of  More »

Antique Edwardian / Belle Epoque platinum, 18carat gold, diamond and emerald ring. Made circa 1900 - 1905. Size 5.25 (US). Weighs a little over 4 grams. Exquisite design of tiny granulation and openwork, all set with old minecut diamonds and centered with an emerald, with lovely brilliance. The stones are set in 18k gold and the rest of the ring is platinum. The bezel is rounded so that it folds beautifully around the finger, leading to very finely engraved shoulders that resemble the outspread wings of a butterfly. Typical of Edwardian and Belle Epoque jewellery, the workmanship and design of this ring is very fine and delicate. The inside of the shank is hallmarked 18K PLAT. Condition: neither the naked eye, nor even regular magnification show any faults, but the vastly enlarged ''photos show a tiny restoration (see ''photos). Otherwise, good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4038 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN PLATINUM 18KGOLD DIAMOND EMERALD RING   « Less

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau ring. Opal set in silver and gold. Made circa 1890-1910. US size 8. Weighs approx 4 grams. Length of top of ring just under 1 inch. Classic  More »

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau ring. Opal set in silver and gold. Made circa 1890-1910. US size 8. Weighs approx 4 grams. Length of top of ring just under 1 inch. Classic Art Nouveau: an elegant, elongated ring set with an opal that glistens blues and greens, with a lot of fire and light. It is set in a silver mount, consisting of engraved flowers and foliage, joined by 3 tendrils on either side to the shank, which is 14k gold. The mount seems to wrap itself over the stone in a unique manner, without regular claws. (the top of the foliage instead of claws). Hallmarked 14K inside the shank. Condition appears good. Enlarged ''photos show some darkening on the inside of the shank, which could indicate later work, but we are not aware of any having been done. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4036 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU OPAL RING SET IN GOLD & SILVER   « Less

Antique Victorian drop / dangle earrings, made of amber and gold. Made 19th century, possibly Russian. Measure a little under 1 1/4 inches to the loop on the upper bead,  More »

Antique Victorian drop / dangle earrings, made of amber and gold. Made 19th century, possibly Russian. Measure a little under 1 1/4 inches to the loop on the upper bead, excluding the shepherd''s hook. Together weigh 5.5 grams. Earrings consist of a smaller and larger round bead. The larger, bottom bead is contained in a gold flower-form, ; the upper, smaller bead has simpler gold separators. Amber is dark brown and enticing. Light gleams off it and occasionally, through it if held to the light, glowing a deep, dark red. Lovely swing as the wearer moves. The hooks are hallmarked in what appears to be Cyrillic. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4033 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AMBER GOLD DANGLE EARRINGS RUSSIA   « Less

Antique Georgian bracelet made of 15 carat rose gold and set with 4 diamonds and an emerald. Most likely made in England, circa 1800-1830''s. Diameter of central flower is  More »

Antique Georgian bracelet made of 15 carat rose gold and set with 4 diamonds and an emerald. Most likely made in England, circa 1800-1830''s. Diameter of central flower is 21-22mm. Links of bracelet are 6mm wide. Like most Georgian jewellery, the bracelet is very light - weighs 10.5 grams. 7 inches long, not including the ''tongue'' of the clasp. The sides of the bracelet are made of marvellous links in the form of flowers in bud, connected by with horse-shoe shaped backs, allowing for movement and flexibility. These horse-shoe links are gradated in size, with the smallest towards the clasp. The end link has a little round loop, presumably where a safety chain once existed. The beauty of the back of this bracelet extends particularly to the central medallion, which is quite lovely from the back as well. From the front, the center is a flower, made up of many fine, gold petals, stamen radiating outwards from the middle with little globes at their ends and in the center a green stone surrounded by 4 diamonds. The diamonds definately test as diamonds (not immitation). The central stone was sold to me as emerald and it tests as such on the Presidium gemtester, but I am not entirely sure whether this is accurate. Either way, it is a genuine stone and a very lovely bright green colour. Like most Georgian jewellery, there are no hallmarks. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4032 Condition: good Year: 1800 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 15K GOLD DIAMOND EMERALD BRACELET   « Less

Antique 22carat gold loop earrings with exquisite fine geometric ornament. Made Tamil Nadu, India, 19th - early 20th century. Length of earring is 7/8 inches. Width is a  More »

Antique 22carat gold loop earrings with exquisite fine geometric ornament. Made Tamil Nadu, India, 19th - early 20th century. Length of earring is 7/8 inches. Width is a little over 1/2 inch. Weight is 7.4grams. Beautiful loops with filigree borders. One side of earring is adorned with sculptural geometric shapes - pyramids, globes and granulation of various sizes. Two sides have tiny extentions -with minute detail, scarcely visible to the naked eye. One of them serves as the terminal of a tiny screw. WHen undone, the earring opens. (see ''photos). Good condition. Good antique Mughal / Indian jewellery combines the wonders of ages gone by with amazing design and delicacy executed by outstanding craftsmen and is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain as it grows in appreciation throughout the world. In her book on Indian earrings, page 231, Waltraud Ganguly explains that the design is a snake, symbol of eternity (with it''s tail in it''s mouth). These earrings, called Ananthamudichu are ''practically extinct'' today. ''They need only one hinge; the screw-head is a part of the geometrical decoration and is not detectable as such when closed.'' She also tells us that the Victoria and Albert Museum, London owns a pair of Ananthamudichu, donated in 1851 to the exhibition of that year. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3936 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD LOOP EARRINGS FINE SCULPTURE DESIGN   « Less

Antique 22 carat gold necklace. Made circa 1890 - 1900 in southern India and reset on a black cord backing for comfort and ease of wearing. Knot on rope slides, so the  More »

Antique 22 carat gold necklace. Made circa 1890 - 1900 in southern India and reset on a black cord backing for comfort and ease of wearing. Knot on rope slides, so the necklace will fit any size neck. Necklace consists of 37 individual components, each measuring approx 3/8inch long. They consist of a large, round globe with point at the end. On the opposite side is a flat disk, cut out in the form of a plant, possibly a flowering jasmine, with fine detail. The black rope adds to the drama of the gold and the necklace looks wonderful when worn. The stark black and gold contrasts nicely with the delicacy of the detail and looks great whether worn by day with jeans or by night as evening wear. Good condition. Good antique Mughal / Indian jewellery combines the wonders of ages gone by with amazing design and delicacy executed by outstanding craftsmen and is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain as it grows in appreciation throughout the world. A necklace, also from Tamil Nadu, with many similar elements is shown on page 98 of Usha R Bala Krishnan and Meera Sushil Kumar''s book, Dance of the Peacock. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3931 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD NECKLACE - VFINE WORKMANSHIP, STUNNING   « Less

Outstanding 22 carat gold bangle. Made circa 1900, India. Outside diameter is approx 2 7/8 inches. Inner diameter is 2 1/8 inches, giving a calculated circumference for a  More »

Outstanding 22 carat gold bangle. Made circa 1900, India. Outside diameter is approx 2 7/8 inches. Inner diameter is 2 1/8 inches, giving a calculated circumference for a wrist of 6.67 inches. Weight is 29.8 grams. Sturdy bangle of almost pure gold. A hinge on one side and a clasp with a simple, handmade screw, ending in a marvellous flower head. Very easy to open/close. The outer surface of the bangle is stamped with various geometric and stylised floral patterns. The workmanship and design are quite outstanding and the bangle is exquisite to wear with any outfit, day or night. Good condition. Good antique Mughal / Indian jewellery combines the wonders of ages gone by with amazing design and delicacy executed by outstanding craftsmen and is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain as it grows in appreciation throughout the world. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3930 Condition: good Year: 1899 Title: ANTIQUE 22 GOLD BANGLE BRACELET - 29.8 GRAMS EXQUISITE   « Less

Antique Victorian 14 carat yellow gold and seed pearl elephant pin with a ruby eye. Circa 1890 - 1925. Measures a little over 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 4 grams.  More »

Antique Victorian 14 carat yellow gold and seed pearl elephant pin with a ruby eye. Circa 1890 - 1925. Measures a little over 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 4 grams. Very hard to find pave-set pearl brooch modelled as an elephant. One eye is made of a ruby. The back with hinged and C-clasp pin, engraved with 14K gold hallmark, has engraved initials B.M.W. and date 1929. Good condition. One tiny pearl is missing near the tail where it is not noticeable to the naked eye. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3739 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD SEED PEARL ELEPHANT BROOCH RUBY   « Less

Highly unusual brooch in the form of a judge or auctioneer''s gavel - long handled hammer. Made of pique - natural substance inlaid with gold. Made circa 1830-50''s.  More »

Highly unusual brooch in the form of a judge or auctioneer''s gavel - long handled hammer. Made of pique - natural substance inlaid with gold. Made circa 1830-50''s. Measures 2 inches long. THe beautifully shaped head of the hammer, a concave cylinder, somewhat transluscent like amber, as well as the length of the handle, with it''s globe terminal, are inlaid with both silver and gold studs and crosses. The work is extremely fine and close, indicating that it is an early piece, dating closer to the Georgian era. We can forgive some of the missing metal inlay due to the extreme age and delicacy of the piece. A simple clasp, appropriate to the age and original to the piece is in good working order at the back. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4005 Condition: good Year: 1840 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PIQUE GOLD INLAID BROOCH HAMMER GAVEL   « Less

Antique pendant made of carved ivory, 18 carat gold and set with a sapphire. Circa 1880-1900. Measures 1 1/4 inches accross widest part; 2 1/2 inches long, including the  More »

Antique pendant made of carved ivory, 18 carat gold and set with a sapphire. Circa 1880-1900. Measures 1 1/4 inches accross widest part; 2 1/2 inches long, including the loop. Weighs approx 15 grams. Shaped like half an egg/an oval. A sturdy, wide loop suspends an openwork, sculpted design of scrolling ribbons, a bow in the center, set with a genuine sapphire. (tested on Presidium gemstone tester). Intricate and very interesting design. Below this is an arc of roses, made of solid gold , set between two arching gold bands. A buckle-shape constitues most of the pendant. It is set with a ''natural material'' relief carving of a pair of lovers embrasing and kissing. The influence of the Pre-Raphaelite movement is clear in the flowing locks of the woman and the monkish, Renaissance style haircut of the youth. The couple is surrounded by carved flowers. They are clearly absorbed in their inner, personal reverie - eyes closed and arms twined around each other in a totally self-contained universe. Astonishing detail of the carving, both of the couple and the surrounding flowers, which are echoed in the floral, wide sleeve and her scrolling, flowing hair. The double gold frame is almost stark in comparison to the rich contents of the carved scene. Part of the natural, buttery colour of the relief has been dyed a rich dark brown-black. THere are no hallmarks and no makers marks, but the gold does test for 18carat and the stone is a genuine sapphire, even if it does not play a central part in the pendant. Good condition. No damage/restoration. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3998 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS / NOUVEAU 18K GOLD SAPPHIRE PENDANT   « Less