Glittery silver brooch or pin - the frosted effect is made by the tiny, intricate work of stippling and honey-combing on the surface of the silver. Beautiful three  More »

Glittery silver brooch or pin - the frosted effect is made by the tiny, intricate work of stippling and honey-combing on the surface of the silver. Beautiful three dimensional effect. Brooch measures 55 mm by 35 mm (2.1/4 inches by 1.3/8 inches). Excellent condition.   « Less

Pagodas carved into the rear of aqua blue glass make these quite a stunning set of cufflinks and tie slide. Silver mounts. Stamped to the rear of the tie slide "Silver.  More »

Pagodas carved into the rear of aqua blue glass make these quite a stunning set of cufflinks and tie slide. Silver mounts. Stamped to the rear of the tie slide "Silver. Japan". Cufflinks are stamped Silver. face of cufflinks measures 20 mm by 12.5 mm (3/4 inch by 1/2 inch). The centre stone of the tie slide is the same size. Excellent condition all round.   « Less

Silver bracelet, made using Swiss silver coins all from the period 1882 to 1889. The coins are joined using links with pretty flower-head fronts. All coins are 5 centimes (I  More »

Silver bracelet, made using Swiss silver coins all from the period 1882 to 1889. The coins are joined using links with pretty flower-head fronts. All coins are 5 centimes (I think centimes and not francs, but may be wrong.) They each measure 7 mm diameter. Bracelet has 9 coins, and is 18.5 cm long. Excellent condition.   « Less

Late 19th century necklace, turquoise scarabs on gold chain. There are 11 scarabs, some in the scarab beetle shape, some in some form of shell shape, and one central tablet -  More »

Late 19th century necklace, turquoise scarabs on gold chain. There are 11 scarabs, some in the scarab beetle shape, some in some form of shell shape, and one central tablet - all with Egyptian hieroglyphics and symbols on the rear. Necklace measures 43 cm long (17 inches). One small shell-shape has a chip on it, photo shows rear with chip, but from the front it isn't so noticeable. Scarabs are about 1.5 cm by 1.1 cm each. Chain clasp tests as 12 carat gold.   « Less

Early 20th century Chinese bracelet. Central brass oval medallion mounted with coral and turquoise stones surrounded by copper wire work, with edge decoration of flowers.  More »

Early 20th century Chinese bracelet. Central brass oval medallion mounted with coral and turquoise stones surrounded by copper wire work, with edge decoration of flowers. Hinged, tapering, side panels decorated with flowers and butterflies. Bracelet is 18 cm long (7 inches). Central panel measures 5.5 cm by 4.2 cm (2.1/8 inches by 1.5/8 inches). Stamped "China" to the rear. Very good original condition. Very attractive item.   « Less

Unusual Victorian period Mizpah brooch - a small tusk (maybe from a wild boar or similar), with ct gold caps, and the Mizpah blessing mounted in gold on the centre. Suspended  More »

Unusual Victorian period Mizpah brooch - a small tusk (maybe from a wild boar or similar), with ct gold caps, and the Mizpah blessing mounted in gold on the centre. Suspended small bell with prettily embossed pattern. Etruscan style rope and ball work to the gold caps, so popular in the late 19th century. Brooch measures 58 mm wide by 38 mm high (2.1/4 inches by 1.1/2 inches).   « Less

Rose gold pocket watch with dark yellow gold face, black numerals and bead decoration to outer rim. The case has a very pretty design of flowers and leaves in circular  More »

Rose gold pocket watch with dark yellow gold face, black numerals and bead decoration to outer rim. The case has a very pretty design of flowers and leaves in circular wreaths. Central (blank) initials shield on the front, with a central flower to the rear. Stem wind. Hasn't been overhauled so no guarantees, but appears to run well. Air Courier International delivery unless a cheaper method is requested.   « Less

10 carat rose gold (tested) vintage ring - very Art Deco in style. It has a central Ceylon style sapphire flanked by a diamond on each side. There is a valuation for this  More »

10 carat rose gold (tested) vintage ring - very Art Deco in style. It has a central Ceylon style sapphire flanked by a diamond on each side. There is a valuation for this ring, and to paraphrase the description: "Mount is 10K rose gold, central claw and tab double bezel setting, flanked by square grain set shoulders onto a 2.1 mm flat band with upswept shoulders". Sapphire: Oval mixed cut, approx. 8 mm by 6 mm x 4.3 mm estimated at 2.00 carats. Medium Ceylonese type, violetish blue, lightly included with very good colour quality. Appears not to have been heat treated." Diamonds: "Two, early modern brilliant and old single cut, estimated to total 0.10 carats, good make, H-I colour, SI clarity." Face of ring measures 9 mm by 13 mm. The sapphire has some tiny, tiny chips and age abrading to the crown, but this is mainly seen under a loupe. It is in very good condition, and would date circa 1920s-30s. The ring size is English size N (USA size 6.1/2) with an internal diameter of 17.1 mm. Total weight is 2.81 grams. Replacement value $5800.00 and indemnity value of $2900.00. Offered for considerably less than this. Delivery by International Air Courier unless requested otherwise.   « Less

Beautiful trilogy ring, 18ct yellow and white gold with a triple cluster of rubies surrounded by diamonds. This ring comes with a valuation. Mount is stamped "18 ct". White  More »

Beautiful trilogy ring, 18ct yellow and white gold with a triple cluster of rubies surrounded by diamonds. This ring comes with a valuation. Mount is stamped "18 ct". White gold pierced gallery and underbezel, onto a yellow gold 2.2 mm rounded shank. Ring size is English size T (USA size 9.3/4) with an inside diameter of 19.5 mm. Rubies: Claw set, round mixed cut, estimated to total 1 carat, dark purplish red. Diamonds: twenty, grain set, approx. 1.3 mm estimated to total .20 carats. All of good commercial quality. Ring face measures 18 mm wide by 8 mm high. Very good condition. Would date circa 1930s to 50s, but could be earlier. (Valuation is for Replacement Value of New Zealand dollars $2500.00, and Indemnity value of NZ$1300.00.   « Less

Beautiful large oval faceted citrine mounted in 18ct gold with outer gold ring rim. Stone is oval mixed cut. Face of ring measures 20 mm by 17 mm, and the ring size is  More »

Beautiful large oval faceted citrine mounted in 18ct gold with outer gold ring rim. Stone is oval mixed cut. Face of ring measures 20 mm by 17 mm, and the ring size is English L (USA size 5.1/2) with an internal diameter of 16.10 mm. It has a bevelled band of 3.5 mm. Total weight including stone is 6.15 grams. Would probably date to early to mid 20th century. Gold is unmarked but both stone and gold have been tested. There is some age-related abrading to the stone, but not visible to the naked eye. Very attractive and unusual ring.   « Less