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$1,850.00
$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
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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
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$4,500.00
$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
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$2,495.00
$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
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$1,195.00
$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
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$1,095.00
$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
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$1,795.00
$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
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$1,395.00
$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
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$750.00
$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
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$650.00
$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
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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
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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
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
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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
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$1,495.00
$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)
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$295.00
$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
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$2,995.00
$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
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$2,725.00
$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