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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1487923
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$1,850.00
A fine example of a French-Flemish croix papillon (butterfly cross) from the northern region of France around Calais. Jewelry scholars believe these were actually made in Belgium (a French region at the time) where they were known as “croix à la Jeannette” (Jeanette crosses). They were popular across the French regions of Picardie and Pas-de-Calais and into Normandie. This example retains all three of its original parts, each worked in gold and silver and set with table cut diamonds. Croix papillon in original condition are somewhat uncommon as they were often separated into multiple components to satisfy inheritance among multiple daughters. The filigree work is very finely done. The upper portion retains its original pair of slides, as these crosses were traditionally worn high from a wide ribbon tied around the neck. At some point, likely in the later 19th century, a pin stem and c-clasp were added for wear as a brooch. Today, the cross can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant suspended from a chain using the slides. There is a partial hallmark with the guarantee stamp “D” suggesting the cross was assayed at Liège.
  • Origin: France/Belgium, ca. 1790-1820
  • Condition: excellent, all parts intact
  • Dimensions: 1-15/16” x 3”
  • Weight: 13.2 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1487922
Kensington House Antiques
$2,695.00
A wonderful Victorian/Art Nouveau pendant and brooch in the form of a mythological griffin grasping a diamond in its jaws. The creature’s open-winged pose is somewhat unusual for this type of jewel, as they tend to be more curled up in a more circular position. The pose, however, makes for wear as a dramatic pendant hanging from the pendant loops on each wing. The back also has a removable fitting so it can also be worn as a brooch. And finally, there is a watch hook at the bottom that could suspend a watch or a dangling gemstone. The griffin is worked with in great detail and even the back is enhanced with engraved feathers and scales. The old mine cut diamond has good color and VS1 clarity. The pin stem is stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1890
  • Dimensions: 2-3/4” x 1-3/8”
  • Condition: excellent, sharp detail
  • Weight: 18.1 grams
  • Approximate Diamond Weight: .33 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1485485
Kensington House Antiques
$3,950.00
A wonderfully heavy vintage silver bracelet by Hermès. The bracelet has a triangular profile that stands well out from the surface of the wrist and a masterfully constructed so that it is flexible, but appears rigid when being worn. The inside edges of each link are parcel gilt, so the bracelet sometimes shows the slightest gold hue. This is probably the heaviest Hermès bracelet we have seen. The bracelet is presented in its original vintage fitted Hermès gray box. The bracelet is fully hallmarked with French first standard (950/1000 pure) silver marks and Hermès maker’s mark indicating it was made in the company’s own ateliers instead of being farmed out to other makers as was sometimes the case. The clasp is also signed “Hermès.”
  • Origin: France, ca. 1960
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 11/16” wide; 3/8” high; 8-1/4” long
  • Weight: 148.0 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1485484
Kensington House Antiques
$4,500.00
A beautiful pair of 14K yellow gold double curb link bracelets. The links are enhanced with ornate repousse decoration but could be worn inside out when a smoother look is called for. The clasp of each bracelet is stamped with Viennese 14K gold marks used 1872-1902. The bracelets are priced as a pair, but are available separately.
  • Origin: Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1872-1902
  • Condition: excellent, no dings
  • Dimensions: 7-3/4” long; 1/2” wide
  • Weight: 47.3 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1485482
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$2,495.00
A sophisticated 18K gold necklace, the baton links enhanced with black and white en plein enamel. The batons are separated by seed pearls that reappear as a band across the middle of the teardrop-shaped onyx pendant. The pendant hangs from the clasp, so the necklace can be worn alone or with the pendant. Both the clasp and the mounting of the pendant are stamped with French 18K hallmarks and an unidentified maker’s mark.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1910
  • Condition: very good, some enamel nicks on the baton links visible with a loupe, but none show the underlying gold
  • Dimensions: chain length, 20”; pendant length, 1-1/16”
  • Weight: 14.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1900 item #1485480
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A heavy pair of 14K gold cufflinks, the faces decorated with a sort of shield-shaped device against a stippled background. The influence of the Art Nouveau aesthetic can be seen in the assymetrical design of the shields. The semi-matte finish of the stippling contrasts nicely with the more polished shield. The backs marked "14K" and have Kirby's hallmark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1890
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 11/16" x 1/2"
  • Weight: 9.8 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1485478
Kensington House Antiques
$1,195.00
An elegant Georgian 18K gold fob seal worked in a floral pattern and set at the base with an amethyst tablet engraved with an armorial crest. The floral design continues up the shoulders to the loop by which the fob would have been hung from a watch chain. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.
  • Origin: England, ca. 1815
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 3/4" x 11/16" x 1-3/16"
  • Weight: 13.2 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1485474
Kensington House Antiques
$1,095.00
An early Victorian 14K yellow gold locket enhanced with a pretty design of painted enamel roses and taille d'epargne tracery. The exposed gold surfaces are further decorated with engraving. The back cover has a style of engine-turned engraving usually found only in the late Georgian or very early Victorian periods. The interior retains both of the original glass covers and gold frames.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1840
  • Condition: excellent; no enamel damage; a pinpoint ding to the back cover
  • Dimensions: 1-1/16" x 1-1/2" (excluding jump ring)
  • Weight: 8.2 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1485471
Kensington House Antiques
$1,795.00
A fine Victorian 14K gold and platinum locket ornately decorated in the Etruscan style with a lily pond scene. The scene includes rose gold cattails, green gold lily pads, and platinum lily blossoms. The remainder of the locket is enanced with ropetwists, wire work, and appliques. The locket opens at the back to reveal a photo compartment. The locket is completed iwth its original matching bail.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1860
  • Condition: excellent; a few minor pinpoints on the back cover
  • Dimensions: 1-3/8" x 2-3/16" (including bail)
  • Weight: 14.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1485470
Kensington House Antiques
$1,395.00
An elegant 14K yellow gold gold bracelet constructed with modified gatelinks, each enhanced with engraved details. The five center links are set with round sapphires. The sapphires have intense coloring and excellent clarity. The interior is stamped "14K" and also has Crane & Theurer's maker's mark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1910
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 3/8" wide; 7-1/4" long
  • Weight: 11.6 grams
  • Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: .60 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1485469
Kensington House Antiques
$750.00
A very pretty pierced wedding band depicting rose gold Tudor roses alternating with yellow gold clusters of cherries. Each rose is centered with a synthetic ruby. Rubies from the Retro period are almost always synthetics because the mining of natural rubies was not possible during World War II. The design is very crisp. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1940
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 9/32" wide
  • Finger Size: 6-1/2
  • Weight: 4.6 grams
  • Approximate Total Ruby Weight: .28 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1485468
Kensington House Antiques
$650.00
A very pretty mid-century wedding band, pierced in an intricate pattern of chapel bells and flowers. The band has nice width and the detail is very crisp. The interior is stamped "14K."
  • Origin: America, ca 1950
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 11/32" wide
  • Finger Size: 7-1/2
  • Weight: 4.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1485467
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A pretty 10K yellow and rose gold half-hoop wedding band, the front decorated with finely engraved roses. The flower petals are worked in rose gold for added contrast and the entire design is recessed to prevent wear to the carving. The interior of the shank is marked "10K" and also has an unidentified maker's mark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950
  • Condition:excellent
  • Dimensions: 7/32" wide tapering to 1/8" at the back
  • Finger Size: 7-1/4
  • Weight: 2.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1485466
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$1,250.00
A classic pave pearl puffed heart pendant centered with an old European cut diamond. The diamond is H color, SI1 clarity. The back is stamped "14K."
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 7/8" x 7/8" (excluding bail)
  • Weight: 5.7 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1485465
Kensington House Antiques
$225.00
A nice extra-wide Victorian silver cuff bracelet engraved in an ornate Persian-inspired design. The bracelet is hinged, and the back side is unengraved. The width of the bracelet lends a very imposing look. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1875
  • Condition: excellent, only two pinpoint dings on the back side
  • Dimensions: 6-1/4” circumference, 1-7/16” wide
  • Weight: 31.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1485435
Kensington House Antiques
$2,595.00
A heavy 14K gold curb link watch chain, finished with a movable t-bar, a dog clip, and a spring ring. The chain would be perfect to match up with one or more other heavy watch chains to create a unique layered look with multiple charms. Marked 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 12-3/4" long
  • Weight: 37.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #1485434
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A very rare pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Sern. The spheres are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, and peridots. The spheres are suspended from a bar of three larger gemstones. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their arrangement. Most Sputnik earrings are clips. This is only the second pair of Sputnik drop earrings we have seen in twenty years. The earrings originally had lever backs which is where the Stern mark would have been. At some point, this pair was changed to a post and clutch system. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold and to be made by Stern.
  • Origin: Brazil, ca. 1955
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-5/8” long; 5/8” diameter
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 2.72 carats
  • Weight: 6.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1940 item #1484427
Kensington House Antiques
$225.00
An excellent late Victorian silver baton link watch chain, the batons decorated with niello in a striped pattern echoed in the striped niello of the dog clip and large bolt clasp. The silver batons are joined by shorter gilt silver double baton links. The chain is stamped “800” and with the Swiss silver hallmark used prior to 1934.
  • Origin: Switzerland, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent, all niello intact except wear to the niello on the dog clip
  • Length: 17-1/8”
  • Weight: 10.8 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1484426
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$1,495.00
A nice Italian Etruscan style 18K gold lantern-shamed fob charm enhanced with coral cabochons. The midsection of the charm is left open to give it a feeling of lightness and to bring more life to the coral. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire and rosette decoration. The charm is stamped “750” for 18K.
  • Origin: Italy, ca. 1960
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1” wide, 1-1/4” long (excluding jump ring)
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1484425
Kensington House Antiques
$695.00
A pair of classic Art Nouveau 14K gold bean-back cufflinks, the faces with repousse decoration depicting a long-haired maiden. The long hair and star-set old European cut diamonds discreetly hide any of her naughty bits. The connectors are stamped “14K.”
  • Origin: America, ca 1900
  • Condition: excellent, sharp detail
  • Dimensions: faces, 3/4" x 9/16”
  • Weight: 4.4 grams
  • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .06 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1920 item #1484424
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A handsome, classic pair of Edwardian cufflinks by Larter. Worked in 14K yellow gold, the double-sided cufflinks feature faces of carved mother of pearl centered with cabochon sapphires. The mother of pearl shows nice play of color with rose and green overtones that nicely accent the blue sapphires. The connectors are stamped with Larter’s 14K hallmark.
  • Origin: America, ca 1915
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: faces, 17/32” diameter
  • Weight: 5.7 grams
  • Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: 1.32 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1484423
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$295.00
A fine Art Nouveau medallist stickpin depicting Demter (“Ceres”), goddess of the harvest and the seasons, in 14K gold by Louis Rault. She is shown in profile with several of her attributes including a tiara of wheat and a scythe. Louis Armand Rault was a leading designer for Boucheron 1868-75 and this is one of his signature designs. His designs were sometimes licensed to other jewelers, hence this American 14K version. The stickpin is finished in a soft bloomed texture. The pinstem is stamped iwth Carter, Gough's 14K mark. The stickpin could easily be converted to a ring or pendant.
  • Origin: America, ca 1880
  • Condition: excellent, sharp detail
  • Dimensions: head, 9/16” diameter, length, 2-1/2”
  • Weight: 2.0 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1484422
Kensington House Antiques
$2,995.00
A superb Retro 14K gold ring in the form of a buckle set with round brilliant cut diamonds and calibre cut natural rubies. The design is enhanced with a prong-set .65 carat diamond solitaire. The diamond is G/H color and VVS2 clarity. The smaller diamonds are of similar quality. All the diamonds are set in platinum. The rubies have fine color and excellent color. The interior of the shank is stamped “14K.”
  • Origin: America, ca 1940
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: crown, 3/4" x 17/16” and sits 1/4” high above the finger
  • Finger Size: 6-1/2
  • Weight: 9.7 grams
  • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: diamond, 1.05 carats; ruby, .66 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1484420
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$2,725.00
A lovely 14K gold Edwardian long chain set at regular intervals with oval amethysts in collet settings. The chain can be worn at its full 52-1/2” length, our doubled and worn at 26-1/4”. The amethysts have excellent color and brilliance. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 52-1/2” long
  • Weight: 14.1 grams
  • Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 13.9 carats
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1483676
Kensington House Antiques
$575.00
A wonderful early Victorian portrait locket worked in gilt silver and set with hundreds of Bohemian garnets, including a 10.2-carat rose cut oval at the center. The garnets are set with space between them to lighten the overall effect and better show the bright red coloring of the stones. The locket is suspended from a garnet-encrusted clover shaped bail. The back cover is entirely glass The gilding is intact.
  • Origin: probably English, ca. 1845
  • Condition: excellent, no missing stones
  • Dimensions: locket, 1-1/4” x 1-3/8”; overall length, 2-1/8”
  • Weight: 14.4 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1910 item #1483675
Kensington House Antiques
$2,725.00
A lovely 14K gold Edwardian long chain set at regular intervals with round brilliant cut amethysts in collet settings. The necklace is completed with a dog clip clasp. The chain can be worn at is full 52-1/2” length, our doubled and worn at 26-1/4”. The amethysts have excellent color and brilliance. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 52-1/2” long
  • Weight: 16.4 grams
  • Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 5.6 carats
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1483673
Kensington House Antiques
$1,250.00
A pretty Victorian 14K gold locket, the cover featuring a lion rampant with a shield. The edges of the locket are worked in an ornate rococo design that is mirrored on the large suspension ring. The interior retains the original glass cover and frame insert. The back is engraved with a period “WWW” monogram. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1890
  • Condition: excellent; sharp detail
  • Dimensions: locket diameter 1”; overall length, 2”
  • Weight: 10.7 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1483672
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$895.00
A classic Art Nouveau brooch / pendant decorated with lush pale blue, medium blue, cream, and yellow matte enamels. The flower is centered with a round diamond. The pin is unmarked but is certainly by one of the Newark jewelers. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. A bail could easily be added for wear as a pendant. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent, no enamel damage
  • Dimensions: 7/8” x 7/8”
  • Weight: 4.3 grams
  • Approximate Diamond Weight: .02 carat.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1483671
Kensington House Antiques
$595.00
A fun piece of sporting jewelry depicting a crossed pair of croquet mallets and a coral ball inside the wicket. The banded agate stone is black with a single white line and has never been engraved. Croquet became fashionable among the English elite in 1856 when when the first book of croquet rules was published and the All England Croquet Club was formed at Wimbledon. The fob is stamped “10 ct.”
  • Origin: England, ca. 1860
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 3/4” x 9/16” x 1-1/4 (excluding jump rings)
  • Weight: 5.0 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1483670
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$1,725.00
An elegant Art Nouveau 18K gold, platinum and diamond pendant and brooch depicting a young woman with flowing flower-bedecked hair. She represents the Spring season, “Printemps.” Each of the flowers is centered a rose cut diamond and the maiden wears a necklace of rose cut diamonds, as well. The gold surface is bloomed for a slightly matte finish. The pendant/brooch is faintly heart-shaped and is finished along the edges with 54 rose cut diamonds set in platinum. The pinstem unscrews from the back, so the jewel can be worn as a pendant from the two pendant loops at the top corners. This design was commissioned in 1886 from the medallist Emile Séraphin Vernier by the esteemed house Fonsèque et Olive which was one of Paris’ most successful Art Nouveau jewelers.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1890
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-1/16 x 1-1/8”
  • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .75 carat
  • Weight: 8.9 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1483669
Kensington House Antiques
$695.00
A handsome pair of 14K gold bean-back cufflinks, the oval faces decorated with dogs, their tails straight and one paw lifted “pointing” in classic hunting pose. The gold surfaces have slightly matte finish. The backs are stamped with Carrington’s 14K mark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent, sharp detail, no dings
  • Dimensions: faces, 13/16” x 9/16”
  • Weight: 7.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1483668
Kensington House Antiques
$1,495.00
A classic Art Nouveau brooch / pendant decorated with lush purple, cream, maroon, and yellow matte enamels. The flower is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond. Though this example is unmarked, it is likely by A. J. Hedges. Hedges’ enameled flowers stood out from the competition because they were generally heavier and displayed more sculptural detail. The diamond is graded H/SI2. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp, and folding pendant bail. The bail is stamped “14K.”
  • Origin: America, ca. 1900
  • Condition: excellent, no enamel damage
  • Dimensions: 1-3/16” x 1-3/16”
  • Weight: 11.6 grams
  • Approximate Diamond Weight: .16 carat.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1482511
Kensington House Antiques
$4,500.00
A wonderful, finely detailed 18K gold pendant / brooch featuring a cat surrounded by an ivy-covered wood wreath. The cat has bright emerald eyes and wears a platinum collar with an old European cut diamond at the front. The pendant is finely engraved to represent the cat’s fur and the wood and foliage textures of the frame. Even the back is engraved in a wood texture. Cat jewelry is extremely difficult to find—this example is one of the two best we have had in the last 20 years. Stamped “15 Ct.”
  • Origin: England, ca. 1870
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-1/4” diameter
  • Weight: 18.8 grams
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: emerald, .02 carat; diamond, .05 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1482510
Kensington House Antiques
$1,895.00
A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. set with square cut sapphires. The cufflinks are fashioned in a sort of modified belt buckle motif. The sapphires have very good uniform color and show no indication of heat treatment. The backs are stamped Tiffany & Co. and also have the manufacturing jeweler’s mark for Larter.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1940
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 9/16” x 11/16”
  • Weight: 13.2 grams
  • Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: 1.0 carat
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1482509
Kensington House Antiques
$595.00
A handsome pair of 9K yellow gold toggle-back cufflinks, the faces depicting fox heads encircled by horseshoes. The foxes have citrine eyes. All elements are very nicely detailed. The backs are stamped with 9K gold hallmarks, the maker’s mark for Cropp & Farr, and the date mark for 1966.
  • Origin: England, 1966
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: faces, 5/8” x 9/16”
  • Weight: 9.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1482508
Kensington House Antiques
$1,995.00
A large Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm an a crown form, set with emerald and round cut citrines. The gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wire and rosettes, and the lower portion has a Florentine finish with engraved details. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
  • Origin: Italy, ca, 1955
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-3/8” x 1-3/16” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)
  • Approximate Total Citrine Weight: 37.4 carats
  • Weight: 22.6 grams