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Konovalenko 18K White Gold Onyx Diamond Cufflinks
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Pre 1980 item# 975383
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(301)942-0955
$9,950
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A superb pair of Art Deco style cufflinks by Konovalenko Art, the boutique founded by the acclaimed Russian emigre jeweler Vasily Konovalenko. Each cufflink features a rectangular black onyx tablet set in 18K white gold, punctuated with two semicircular plaques set with brilliant round diamonds surrounded by arches of calibre cut diamonds in a sort of "sunrise" pattern. The diamonds are of very fine quality, estimated at F/G color and VS1 clarity. According to Konovalenko's daughter, these cufflinks were made in 1992 as a special order and are unique.The quality of workmanship is superb, as evidenced by the complicated pierced gold work underneath the onyx tablets, and the way in which the diamond-set hemispheres "drape" over the outer edges of the onyx tablets. The toggle backs are signed Konovalenko. The connectors are marked for 18K gold and have serial numbers. Origin: America, 1992. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 27/32" x 9/16". Weight: 14.7 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 2.20 carats.
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Victorian French 18K Gold & Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
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Pre 1910 item# 975325
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$525
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Very nice Louis XVI style 18K yellow gold cufflinks featuring discs of richly-colored Siberian lapis lazuli. The gold borders are designed as banded reeding--a popular Louis XVI motif that was revived in the Victorian era. The torpedo backs are decorated with engraved parallel lines. The lapis has nice disbursement of shiny pyrite and calcite inclusions typical of Siberian-type material. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked with French marks for 18K.Origin: France, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, a few tiny dings on the insides of the torpedo backs, not visible when being worn. Size: 9/16" diameter. Weight: 5.5 grams.
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Austrian Art Deco 18K Gold Ruby & Moonstone Cufflinks
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Pre 1930 item# 963192
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$2450
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A superb pair of Austrian Art Deco cufflinks, worked in 18K yellow gold. The round faces are centered with moonstone cabochons surrounded by round mixed-cut rubties. The moonstones have fine bluish color and strong adularescence that contrasts beautifully with the richness of the rubies. The rubies are natural and show no signs of heat treatment. The stones are graded as medium-dark, vivid strong purplish red with eye-clean to slightly included clarity. The faces are joined by chains to baton-style backs. The combination of moonstone and ruby was particularly popular during the first quarter of the 20th century, but it's rarely seen with an effect as pleasing as this. Both cufflinks are hallmarked with Austrian hallmarks used in the provinces near Dresden from 1922 until 1925.Origin: Austria, 1922-25. Condition: excellent. Size: 17/32" diameter. Weight: 10.9 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: moonstone, 3.4 cts; ruby, 1.43 cts.
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Van Cleef & Arpels 14K Gold & Sapphire Dress Set
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Pre 1950 item# 961691
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$4500
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A very fine five-piece 14K yellow gold and sapphire dress set by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each piece is fashioned as a reeded baton circled by a collar of channel-set blue sapphires. The sapphires are of superb slightly violetish-blue color, with medium tone and vivid saturation. One baton on each cufflink is hinged for ease in putting them through the cuff. Each shirt stud is signed "VCA NY", and is stamped with the serial number and "14K". The cufflinks are marked only "14K". Van Cleef employed several jewelers to manufacture their designs during this era, and it's not uncommon to find sets in which not every piece is marked by VCA.Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent. Size: cufflinks, large faces, 15/16" long; small faces, 7/8" long; studs, 9/16" long. Weight: 24.8 grams. Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: 2.37 carats.
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Demner 14K Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crystal Dress Set
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Pre 1930 item# 961685
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$1895
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A fantastic set of cufflinks and three shirt studs worked in rock crystal set in 14K yellow gold and studded with emeralds, rubies and sapphires. The double-faced cufflinks feature matte-finished flattened oval cabochons of rock crystal centered with collet-set ruby, emerald and sapphire cabochons. The shirt studs are round rock crystal cabochons set with matching center stones. The center stones are of exceptionally fine quality with intensely saturated color and eye-clean clarity. The gold mountings are stamped "14K".With boutiques in Vienna, Zurich and New York, Demner is one of the world's most exclusive vintage jewelry dealers. They are known for uncovering high quality pieces in uncommon designs. This set is presented in a leather, silk and velvet fitted box imprinted with Demner's logo. Origin: America, ca. 1920. Size: cufflink large faces, 5/8" x 1/2"; studs, 11/32" diameter. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: emerald, .29 ct; ruby, .30 ct; sapphire, .30 ct.
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De Grisogono 18K Yellow Gold & Seashell Cufflinks
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Pre 1980 item# 961678
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$1950
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A very desirable and rare pair of 18K yellow gold and seashell double-sided cufflinks by de Grisogono, one of the world's most creative high-end jewelers. These cufflinks feature beautiful small seashells banded in brown and ivory simply set on gold backgrounds. The faces are joined by chains. The backs of the cufflinks are marked for 18K, are dated for 1995, and are also stamped with de Grisogono's trademark and signature.Established in 1993, de Grisogono quickly took the jewelry world by storm and its pieces are now coveted along those from the most luxurious jewelry makers in the world. The firm designs many pieces in animal themes, and is particularly well known for its range of cufflinks. Origin: Switzerland, 1995. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: larger faces, 11/16" x 7/16".
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