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18K Yellow Gold & Blue Sapphire “Artichoke” Cufflinks
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Pre 1940 item# 806578
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$2495
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A terrific pair of 18K yellow gold double-faced cufflinks, the faces in a shape suggestive of artichokes. The top of each face is prong-set with a blue sapphire. The sapphires have stunning cornflower blue coloring and superb clarity characteristics of stones from Sri Lanka. The settings are finely constructed and are completely three-dimensional. The faces are attached with a clip connector and the faces can be easily removed when putting the cufflinks through the cuff hole. The backs are indistinctly marked with a Continental hallmark and a maker’s mark. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: Europe, ca. 1930's. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1/2" diameter. Weight: 11.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 2.0 carats.
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Imperial Russian Czar Nicholas II Gold Coin Cufflinks
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Pre 1900 item# 805994
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$1195
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A wonderful pair of gold cufflinks made from a pair of 1898 five-ruble gold coins. The front of each coin shows the profile of Czar Nicholas II, while the observe shows the imperial Romanov double-headed eagle. Both coins are from the St. Petersburg mint. The coins themselves are 900/1000 pure (22K) and are set in 18K yellow gold mountings. The coins are in very fine condition, with only the most minimal wear, and have not been altered during the mounting process. The mountings are marked “750” for 18K gold.Origin: Russia, 1898 (coins). Condition: excellent, minimal wear. Size: 3/4" diameter. Weight: 16.5 grams.
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Larter 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
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Pre 1960 item# 805992
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$895
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A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks by Larter. The heavy gold faces are decorated with parallel lines and the canted edges are bead-set with brilliant round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are of nice quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The stones are set in white gold that is enhanced with millegrained borders. The backs are completed with the older type of toggle mounting. The backs are stamped with Larter’s hallmark.Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 5/8” x 1/2”. Weight: 13.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .64 carat.
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Victorian 18K Gold Enamel & Pearl Cufflinks
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Pre 1900 item# 805990
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$495
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Attractive pair of Victorian cufflinks, the lozenge-shaped faces enhanced with black taille d’epargne enamel applied in a diagonal checkerboard fashion. The space between each crossing of enamel is filled with a seed pearl. The overall effect is very sophisticated, with a strong graphic element. The faces are connected by chains to football backs. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, no dings, all original. Size: faces, 13/16” x 5/8”. Weight: 7.5 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold Ruby Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
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Pre 1910 item# 805985
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$495
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A handsome pair of Victorian cufflinks, the faces comprising convex mother of pearl discs set in octagonal 18K yellow gold mountings. The gold borders are finely decorated with foliate engraving. The contrasting shapes of the gold settings versus the mother of pearl discs is very unusual and is heightened by piercing to allow light to shine through at the edges. Each face is centered with a small collet-set cabochon ruby of fine color and clarity. The faces are connected to baton backs by gold chains. The backs of the faces are marked “18Ct” and also have an unidentified maker’s mark.Origin: England, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, a small flake on the edge of one mother of pearl disc visible under 10X magnification. Size: faces, 9/16” diameter. Weight: 6.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .38 carat.
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Signed Erte 14K, Diamond & Lapis LA DENTELLE Cufflinks
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Pre 1980 item# 790039
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Very rare pair of 14K yellow gold, diamond and lapis lazuli cufflinks designed by Erte in the "La Dentelle-State I" pattern. The faces of the cufflinks are cut in a shape that suggests a bird, with lapis lazuli cabochons for eyes. The exposed gold surfaces are engraved and cast in an intricate pattern of geometric bars and swirls to suggest lace, hence the title ("dentelle" is "lace" in French). The appearance is angular and severe--in the Art Deco taste--rather than the softer, frillier appearance of lace. Short bands of bead-set single-cut diamonds finish off the design.Known throughout his career as a costume designer, illustrator and the "Father of Art Deco", Erte began designing jewelry in 1979. At the time of his death in 1990, he had produced just over 300 different designs, most of them were made in rather small limited editions. Only 100 examples of the "La Dentelle-State I" cufflinks were made. The backs are signed "Erte", "CFA 14K", and "11/100". Origin: America, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Size: 2-1/8" x 7/8". Weight: 20.25 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: lapis, 4.8 cts; diamond, .5 ct.
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Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Sapphire Cufflinks
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Pre 1950 item# 788012
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$2950
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A very fine pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each cufflink has two faceted baton faces, each collet-set with a band of rectangular cut sapphires. The stones have superbly saturated color and excellent clarity. The faces are joined with solid connectors in white gold that conceal a unique telescoping action. This movement allows the cufflinks to be worn with cuffs of varying thicknesses and makes them easier to put on, as well. Each is fully hallmarked with French “tete d’aigle” for 18K gold and also with Van Cleef & Arpels ‘maker’s mark. Both have the serial number “17664Z”. One cufflink is further marked “Van Cleef & Arpels S.G.D.G. Brevete Déposé 48893”, thus indicating the patent number for the closing mechanism.Origin: France, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 11/16” x 5/16”. Weight: 13.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 4.64 carats.
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