Antique 22 carat gold and coral hoop earrings. Made 80-100 years ago by a master craftsman in India. Measure approx 1 3/8 inches accross widest point. Weigh 14.1 grams.  More »

Antique 22 carat gold and coral hoop earrings. Made 80-100 years ago by a master craftsman in India. Measure approx 1 3/8 inches accross widest point. Weigh 14.1 grams. Outstanding classic design - large golden hoops adorned with gold enclosed coral beads. 3 beads to each earring. The beads are enclosed in very fine wire work, coiled around itself in circles, exposing the coral in the center. Double pattern where the coils meet and the coral shows in the space between them. Each bead is seperated from it''s neighbour by golden discs. On either side, holding all in place is a coil of tiny-sized twisted filigree wire. Earrings close with a small loop catch. The ends are narrow to facilitate ease of insertion in earholes. Very 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, pg106-110, Waltraud Ganguly explains that these earrings, called Bali originate in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3937 Condition: good Year: 1899 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD & CORAL HOOP EARRINGS MASTER CRAFTSMAN   « Less

Antique 22carat gold necklace. Made circa 1900 - 1920, South India. Weighs 20.3 grams. Measures approx 25 1/2inches long. Beautiful, old handcrafted beads. Long, faceted  More »

Antique 22carat gold necklace. Made circa 1900 - 1920, South India. Weighs 20.3 grams. Measures approx 25 1/2inches long. Beautiful, old handcrafted beads. Long, faceted barrel-shaped ovals, narrowing at the ends with tiny crimped, flaring, ruffles alternate with pumpkin shaped beads, fluted and with a row of minute granulation stamped on the sides. Made about a hundred years ago by skilled craftsmen. The quality and tiny details of master craftsmen set the old workmanship in a superior category. The Classic elegance of these beads are highly wearable today and will complement any outfit. A modern loop clasp has been added for convenience. The soft patina of a century adds to the allure of the almost pure gold. Very good condition although should be restrung as they are sitting a little tightly packed. 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#: 3925 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD HANDCRAFTED NECKLACE   « Less

Rare old pair of tiny hoop earrings made of 22carat gold embellished with enamel decoration. Minakari / minaar, made in India, about 50 years ago. The total length,  More »

Rare old pair of tiny hoop earrings made of 22carat gold embellished with enamel decoration. Minakari / minaar, made in India, about 50 years ago. The total length, including the loops is 5/8inches. Width is about 1/4 inch. Weigh 3.5grams. Despite their tiny size, these earrings reflect the superb master craftsmanship of antique Moghul jewellery. The hoops are faceted with 4 planes - two on top/inside and two, larger, outer scythes. Back and fronts are identical, with the same marvellous enamelling on both. Enamel in red, green and white, utilising the gold as a further shade. Design is simple geometric with a 4-leaved shape in the center. Original, gold wire loops. 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. Enamel work, known as minakari or minaar, is particularly rare and sought after. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3924 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD ENAMELLED TINY MINAKARI HOOP EARRINGS   « Less

Antique 22carat gold earrings from Gujarat in NorthWest India. Made circa 1900 -1920. Measure approx 2 inches in length; weigh approx 9 grams. Ethnic / Tribal earrings with  More »

Antique 22carat gold earrings from Gujarat in NorthWest India. Made circa 1900 -1920. Measure approx 2 inches in length; weigh approx 9 grams. Ethnic / Tribal earrings with a distinctly Art Deco, Modern look to them. HIghly wearable with original shepherd hooks, with wound wire which will help hold the earrings in place. The earrings consist of an acorn shape seperated from a cube of faceted diamond shapes by a belt comprised of 3 rows of minute granulations. The loop and cube are joined by a cone made of twisted filigree wire. No marks. Very good, original conditioin. 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, pg78-79, Waltraud Ganguly explains that these earrings, called vedhla, were worn by the relatively wealthy Mer of Saurashtra community and that they were given by parents or in-laws, and apparrently worn alone, without other earrings to detract from them. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3920 Condition: good Year: 1899 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD EARRINGS GEOMETRIC GRANULATION FILIGRE   « Less

Antique 22 carat gold earrings looking like an amazing Art Deco sculpture, but in fact 100 year old ethnic / tribal earrings from Tamil Nadu, south India, possibly  More »

Antique 22 carat gold earrings looking like an amazing Art Deco sculpture, but in fact 100 year old ethnic / tribal earrings from Tamil Nadu, south India, possibly representing a stylised cobra. Made circa 1900. Approx 1 5/8 inches long. Weigh 25grams. Known as thandatti, these earrings were worn in highly distended earlobes. All parts were handmade (and continue to be handmade by master craftsman). An excellent explanatory article on the internet by Ganguly Waltraud explains them in great detail as well as page 242 in her book on Indian earrings. The shapes and workmanship of the earrings are stunning and throw our concept of ''modernity'' into doubt. The large round balls (representing the snake''s eggs) are actually the terminals of handmade screws. Tiny hinges on the opposite side beneath the triangle. 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#: 3922 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD EARRINGS GEOMETRIC SCULPTURAL SHAPES   « Less

Antique vinaigrette in a shell design. Made in Birmingham, England by ML. Hallmarks too worn to read date. Measures slightly over 1 inch in length. Weighs 12-13 grams. Oval  More »

Antique vinaigrette in a shell design. Made in Birmingham, England by ML. Hallmarks too worn to read date. Measures slightly over 1 inch in length. Weighs 12-13 grams. Oval shape. The top and bottom surfaces are made to resemble a sea-shell, with fine ridges radiating from the top, increasing in size towards the front with crimped borders between rows. Sturdy hinges holding top to bottom in good shape. Openwork grille with scrolling, beaded Rococo design. Small indentations in the rim facilitate opening the grille. Hallmarks on the rim of the base. Date letter is not legible. Maker clearly ML. With difficulty, anchor for Birmingham can be seen. We bought this thinking it was gilt washed silver, but it tests for 18 carat gold. You decide. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3909 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE VINAIGRETTE SHELL DESIGN, TESTS 18K GOLD   « Less

Antique 22 carat gold, coral and gemstone earrings. Made in southern India, circa 1900 - 1925. Approximately 1 3/4 inches long, not including the loop, which adds about 1/2  More »

Antique 22 carat gold, coral and gemstone earrings. Made in southern India, circa 1900 - 1925. Approximately 1 3/4 inches long, not including the loop, which adds about 1/2 inch to the length. Antique earrings made of very high carat gold, handworked with coral and each set with a small gemstone, probably a spinel or low grade ruby (and tested to be a natural gem, not glass). A couple of gold globes followed by coral beads in bright orange support a cluster of tubular shaped coral ending in tiny round coral beads and finally an even tinier gold bead. Each part at sharp angles to the drop, forming a marvellous cluster with strong organic appearance. Coral is attached by gold wire, entirely hidden from sight, but shown by parting the coral, in the ''photos. The cluster is followed by a largely hidden gold ring from which similar coral groups stand at right angles with another pair dropping at their side. Inbetween is a red gemstone, which tests as a spinel or low grade ruby. A much larger coral bead with beautifully worked gold terminal forms the bottom of the earrings. The early tribal or ethnic sense of broad geometry and form, contrasting with the finest detail, is clearly shown in these earrings. They look fabulous and are a ''must have'' for any lover of good quality antique coral jewellery. No marks. Very good, original conditioin. 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#: 3921 Condition: good Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD AND CORAL DROP EARRINGS MUGHAL ORIGIN   « Less

Antique 18 carat gold earrings, with gold stamp work, granulation and filligree work. Made in Gujerat, northwest India, circa 1900 - 1915. Measure 2 inches long. Weigh 14.5  More »

Antique 18 carat gold earrings, with gold stamp work, granulation and filligree work. Made in Gujerat, northwest India, circa 1900 - 1915. Measure 2 inches long. Weigh 14.5 grams. Highly wearable antique gold earrings. Top part in the form of a sculpted flower, the gold hand-beaten and arching in naturalistic form. Each petal separated from it''s neighbour by fine filigree wire-work. The center consists of an intricate design - a series of stamped patterns in star and circular shape with encrusted minute granulation, from tiny to tinier granules and more delicate filigree work. The long necklike drop is a series of geometric shapes. Some using only the unadorned geometry of planes and angles to show off the gold to full effect; other parts decorated in granulation and filigree work. The earrings have gold loops which are comfortable to wear and easy to insert. Outstanding workmanship resulting in Classy elegance, suitable for day or night-time wear. No marks. Very good, original conditioin. 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, pg84-85, Waltraud Ganguly explains that these earrings, called Phul vedhla, originate with the Saurashtra community and that they were given to a bride by her in-laws, and apparrently worn in the helix of the ear. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3919 Condition: goog Year: 1900 Title: ANTIQUE 18K GOLD MUGHAL DROP EARRINGS FILIGREE GRANULES   « Less

Antique 22carat gold, gem and enamel earrings. Made circa 1880 - 1920 in India. 1 inch long. Weigh 5.6grams. Classic shape - elongated with elaborate, minute detail making  More »

Antique 22carat gold, gem and enamel earrings. Made circa 1880 - 1920 in India. 1 inch long. Weigh 5.6grams. Classic shape - elongated with elaborate, minute detail making up the whole. Golden globes of various sizes, exquisitely fine wire-work - some details too fine to see with the naked eye, and a series of 3-lobed discs, fanning out near the top. To enhance the gold further, a pair of red enamelled circles flank the largest globe. Old enamel work, called minakari, is incresingly difficult to find in good condition. Balancing the pear-shaped design of the top, is a pear-shaped gemstone pointing the other way. Surrounded by an engraved band of gold, it tests as a spinel or topaz (natural stone, not glass/synthetic). Superb craftmanship went into making this pair of earrings. Tiny detail seen in the little clover-shaped discs set alongside each other. Wonderfully elegant design. New backs make the earrings comfortable to wear for the modern woman who does not have the large distended holes in her ears that were worn by the original owner. Earrings have hallmarks on the backs One reads 22K and the other 16HS. Good condition. Back of one earring shows tiny sign of soldering, but this is not at all visible from the front. (highly magnified in ''photos). 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#: 3932 Condition: good Year: 1890 Title: ANTIQUE 22K GOLD GEM & ENAMEL EARRINGS - FINEST QUALITY   « Less

Exquisite and very unusual pair of antique Victorian / Edwardian earrings. Made 19th century - 1860-80''s. Measure approx 1 1/4 inches long. Very elegant crescent shape.  More »

Exquisite and very unusual pair of antique Victorian / Edwardian earrings. Made 19th century - 1860-80''s. Measure approx 1 1/4 inches long. Very elegant crescent shape. Each earring has two cabochon oval opals with very finely set small diamonds forming the background. The quality of the opals is lovely - showing a beautiful range of colours from blues to yellows with a marvellous inner glow and iridescence. The stones are set in silver as was most common for the Victorian period. The attachments were probably replaced with clips - very secure and done in 14k gold. Quality of workmanship is superb. The earrings curl up the earlobe when worn - most unusual and elegant. Very good condition. No damage/loss. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3765 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL DIAMOND EARRINGS CRESCENT SHAPE   « Less