Antique very rare double miniature portrait brooch / pin. Enamel set in 18k gold. French, made circa 1820-30. Length approx 30mm ( a little over an inch). Delicate,  More »

Antique very rare double miniature portrait brooch / pin. Enamel set in 18k gold. French, made circa 1820-30. Length approx 30mm ( a little over an inch). Delicate, typically Georgian / very early Victorian gold mount. The top depicts a beautiful, blondhaired young mother with a red ribbon in her hair, surrounded by her 3 babies. She nurses one, while another clings to her shoulder and the 3rd looks lovingly on. The woman with demurely downcast eyes, the details of which can only be seen with magnification - very lovely. This warmly maternal family scene is exceptional in itself, but the huge surprise comes when you turn over the brooch and discover the magnificent nude on the back. Again with the beautiful eyes, slightly darker hair in ringlets and a robe that fully reveals her upper body. A necklace or scarf falling between her breasts only serves to emphasize her nudity. The young woman is looking at herself in a mirror, held up in one hand. Even the fingers are beautifully depicted. Each side of the jewel is exquisite. The quality of the painting is fabulous - very sensitive and accomplished fine artistry. Colours delicate and refined, have survived perfectly as enamel does not fade over the years. The brooch might have started out as a pendant and been made into a brooch at a later date (a very long time ago), but there is no sign of any kind of alteration. The simple c-clasp has French hallmarks. Very good condition with no damage/loss/restoration to be found. True museum quality. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4195 Condition: good Year: 1820 Title: ANTIQUE ENAMEL GOLD PORTRAIT BROOCH MOTHER CHILD, NUDE   « Less

Antique snake & memorial heart necklace. 15carat gold set with aquamarine and other gems (Chrysolite/topaz and garnet). Made in England, circa 1875. Total length 15 1/2 - 15  More »

Antique snake & memorial heart necklace. 15carat gold set with aquamarine and other gems (Chrysolite/topaz and garnet). Made in England, circa 1875. Total length 15 1/2 - 15 3/4 inches (from tip of tail to apex of heart). Weighs approx 19 grams. Body of the snake forms most of the necklace. Overlapping links, symbolic of scales, in graded size, narrowing to the tail. Snake head surrounded by a looping halo with delicately engraved embellishment. The loop, not only adds a subtle and delicate 3rd dimentional feel, but the infinity of the circle echoes the symbolism of the snake to the Victorians. The open-mouthed snake suspends a matching heart. Both head and heart are richly set with gems - the largest being aquamarine (pale) and others either chrysolite or topaz. Eyes are garnets. Gold wirework and chasing add to the richness of the decoration. The back of the heart is covered with a crystal, enclosing a locket of hair of a beloved person. The clasp is secure, although the opening is a little rough at the edges (not visible when worn). Quality of work is very good with craftsmen going all the way in the richness of the embellishments. The necklace looks fabulous sitting just below the nape of the neck. Neutral coloured stones match any outfit. No hallmarks, but tests for 15carat gold. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4194 Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: ANTIQUE ENGLISH SNAKE HEART NECKLACE GOLD AQUAMARINE GEMS   « Less

Antique amethyst earrings set in 15carat yellow gold. Made in England circa 1820, during the Regency era. Total length (not including loops), is approx 27mm (1 1/16 inch)  More »

Antique amethyst earrings set in 15carat yellow gold. Made in England circa 1820, during the Regency era. Total length (not including loops), is approx 27mm (1 1/16 inch) long. Larger stones approx 1/2 inch long. Total weight just under 6grams. Beautiful coloured gems - a nice deep violet, contrasting strongly with the yellow gold. Stones gently faceted. Smaller oval suspends larger stone that swings as wearer moves. Colette set with granules in little clusters / flowers around the sides, forming delicate sunbursts. Very royal in feel. Wires are easy to insert and comfortable to wear. Very good condition with no damage to be found. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4193 Condition: good Year: 1820 Title: ANTIQUE EARRINGS 15K GOLD AMETHYST DROPS REGENCY C1820   « Less

Fabulous antique, Art Deco filigree 14k gold and jade - like green chrysoprase necklace. Made in America, circa 1930. Length from end to end (with chain doubled), is 10 3/4  More »

Fabulous antique, Art Deco filigree 14k gold and jade - like green chrysoprase necklace. Made in America, circa 1930. Length from end to end (with chain doubled), is 10 3/4 inches. Weighs 25grams. Necklace combines superb Art Deco design with top quality workmanship. Gold filigree chain - very finely shaped, floral themed links with scrolls and fans. Alternate with sturdy smaller flattened rings with simple tripart surface. A jade green ring at the base of the neck from which another 3 links suspend a marvellous carved pear-shape in the same jade green shade. The clasp is extremely secure and from the top looks exactly like the other links - a sure sign of great quality workmanship. Necklace combines the fine and the bold in a wonderful statement that looks even better when worn. Hallmarked 14K and has a maker''s mark. Very good, original condition. No damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4192 Condition: good Year: 1925 Title: ANTIQUE ART DECO NECKLACE GOLD, JADE LIKE CHRYSOPRASE   « Less

Antique drop earrings. 15carat gold, pink topaz, emerald, crysolite. Made circa 1820 during the Regency period in England. Measurements: total length 36mm/just under 1 1/2  More »

Antique drop earrings. 15carat gold, pink topaz, emerald, crysolite. Made circa 1820 during the Regency period in England. Measurements: total length 36mm/just under 1 1/2 inches; length of topaz 13mm/1/2inch;emerald 1 1/2mm. Weigh 5grams (together). Exquisite, colourful drop earrings made approximately 200 years ago and still in original condition. A framework of 15carat gold scrolls supports and encloses a long, tear-shaped pink topaz, an emerald and a crysolite. Stones are faceted in the old cut style. Lovely clear stones. Fixings are very easy to insert and comfortable to wear. Sections joined by loops, thus allowing the bottom section to swing as wearer moves. Overall wonderful look. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4191 Condition: good Year: 1820 Title: ANTIQUE EARRINGS PINK TOPAZ, EMERALD, GOLD REGENCY 1820   « Less

From an estate, an old, large carved jade pendant in the form of a butterfly. I do not know the age but it is certainly not new. The butterfly is 2 7/8 inches accross the  More »

From an estate, an old, large carved jade pendant in the form of a butterfly. I do not know the age but it is certainly not new. The butterfly is 2 7/8 inches accross the widest part. Beautiful carving and smoothe buttery patina. The colour is a uniform, celadon green. The back is identical to the front. Open sections in the top allow for 3 gold loops under a scrolling, filigree support, which is newer than the pendant. Gold is not marked, but tests at least 12k. Good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4177 Condition: good Year: 1940 Title: ANTIQUE / VINTAGE CELADON JADE, GOLD PENDANT BUTTERFLY   « Less

Antique / vintage Art Deco brooch made of platinum, jade, diamonds and sapphires. Made by Dreicer & Co., that was sold to Cartier in 1924. Measurements: 1 9/16 (a little  More »

Antique / vintage Art Deco brooch made of platinum, jade, diamonds and sapphires. Made by Dreicer & Co., that was sold to Cartier in 1924. Measurements: 1 9/16 (a little over 1 1/2 inches or 41mm ) inches long; jade is approx 5/8 inches (16mm)long; Weighs 8.6grams. Shaped rectangle with circles on either side. Beautifully set diamonds in bands in a classic Art Deco geometric form, with softened corners giving that extra flair. The center is a rounded rectangle of jade - lovely green colour, set with small diamonds and a central blue sapphire. The jade is surrounded by small, round blue sapphires set in filigree silver collettes, the circles echoing the larger round diamond circles on either side of the rectangle. The theme is continued outside the frame of the diamonds, with a pair of round sapphires on either side of the diamond circles. Both from the point of view of artistic design and technical workmanship, the brooch is an outstanding example of Art Deco jewellery, that is extremely beautiful. The pin at the back is signed DREICER & CO. Condition is very good. No damage/restoration of any sort. Dreicer & Co., New York and Chicago 1904-1923 was considered the equal of any French jewellery. It was bought by Cartier in 1924. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4184 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: DREICER & CO PLATINUM JADE DIAMOND SAPPHIRE BROOCH DECO   « Less

Antique, Georgian era cut steel earrings. Made circa 1780-90. Measure 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inches long and 7/8 inches accross widest point. Weigh 8.5 grams. Cut steel was  More »

Antique, Georgian era cut steel earrings. Made circa 1780-90. Measure 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inches long and 7/8 inches accross widest point. Weigh 8.5 grams. Cut steel was introduced as a more economical alternative to diamond jewellery that gave the same glittering effect in evening lamplight. Botanical theme: small flowers attached to the original loops with foliage stretching out beneath them. Suspended beneath another cut steel bauble is a dangling large flower, surrounded by a round wreath of foliage. The lower ''pinwheels'' swing as the wearer moves. Each part beautifully faceted - catches the light, glimmers and sparkles. The steel rivet attached to brass back plates. Silver wire loops - very easy to insert in the ear and very comforatble to wear. All parts are original and in very good condition with expected surface dots commensurate with the age and one tiny ''speck'' of rust on one earring (that can be removed). Status: For Sale Reference#: 4009 Condition: good Year: 1790 Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CUT STEEL EARRINGS C1780 FLORAL DROPS   « Less

Antique, Victorian Neo Classic 14k gold, diamond and guilloche enamel bracelet. Made circa 1850-1880. Measures 7 1/4 inches long (excluding tongue of clasp); weighs approx  More »

Antique, Victorian Neo Classic 14k gold, diamond and guilloche enamel bracelet. Made circa 1850-1880. Measures 7 1/4 inches long (excluding tongue of clasp); weighs approx 17grams. The blue enamel is approx 19mm (just under 3/4inch) in diameter. Neo Classic / Etruscan REvival influence. A central half-globe protrudes on the top of the wrist. Inset in the middle/apex with rose cut diamonds in a flower form. Surrounded by transluscent blue guilloche enamel and set in a gold mount. The central globe is suspended on either side by three en escalavage rows of fine links and disks. Some are engraved, some with fine filigree work and some in the same blue enamel as the center. Strong Neo Etruscan theme. The clasp is extremely secure with an additional clip on one side. No hallmarks, but tested 14carats. Very good condition. I found no damage/restoration of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4176 Condition: good Year: 1870 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRACELET GOLD DIAMOND ENAMEL   « Less

Antique early VIctorian day / night 18carat gold cannetille drop earrings. Made circa 1830-80. 2 1/8- 2 1/4 inches long; weigh 11 grams. Earrings worn through the ear back  More »

Antique early VIctorian day / night 18carat gold cannetille drop earrings. Made circa 1830-80. 2 1/8- 2 1/4 inches long; weigh 11 grams. Earrings worn through the ear back to front in classic French / European fashion. The upper part is a wheel of exquisite filigree wirework and granulation. Loops suspend the conical drops that dangle and swing as the wearer moves. Openwork cannetille - extremely fine detail and outstanding craftmanship. Not hallmarked, but tests 18k gold. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4173 Condition: good Year: 1830 Title: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DAYNIGHT 18K GOLD CANNETILLE EARRINGS   « Less