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Art Nouveau 14K Pearl Diamond Enamel Pansy Horshoe Pin
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Pre 1910 item# 930521
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$475
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A very pretty late Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch in the Art Nouveau taste. The pin features a pansy blossom beautifully enameled in shades of violet, pink and cream and centered with a prong-set, old mine cut round diamond. The pansy is enclosed within a horseshoe frame set with seed pearls. In the Victorian language of flowers, the pansy represented the sentiment “thoughtfulness” or “remembrance”, while the horseshoe symbolized “good luck”. While small enameled pins were often given as love tokens, an example such as this was probably meant as a going away present. The enameling is finely done, the pearls have excellent luster and color, and the diamond is of very good quality, estimated at H color, VS clarity. The back of the pin is stamped “14K” and retains the original pinstem, clasp, and folding bail that allows the piece to be worn as either a brooch or pendant.Origin: America (probably Newark), ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Size: 3/4" x 7/8” (excluding bail). Weight: 4.0 grams. Approximate Diamond Weight: .05 carat.
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Art Nouveau 14K Enamel Amethyst Pearl Festoon Necklace
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Pre 1920 item# 926806
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$1295
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A gorgeous Art Nouveau festoon necklace worked in 14K yellow gold. The central floral plaque is delicately enameled in translucent iridescent shades of pink, lemon and green. Small round and baroque seed pearls accent the design. Collet-set deep purple oval cut amethysts flank either side of the blossom and a freshwater pearl drop is suspended from the bottom. A third amethyst is suspended just above the floral plaque. The trace link chain is studded with baroque pearls accenting the places where chain festoons are attached. Tested and guaranteed 14K. Unsigned, but certainly the work of Newark shop such as Larter, Krementz, Bippart, etc.Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: Weight: 5.8 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 1.11 cts.
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Hedges Nouveau 14K Gold Enamel Pearl Orchid Brooch
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Pre 1910 item# 925156
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$1,295
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A very fine Art Nouveau enameled 14K yellow gold cattleya orchid brooch by A. J. Hedges. This quality of this piece is stunning. The enamel fades from a milky semitranslucent texture near the center of the flower to very translucent pale shades at the edges of the petals. The color shifts from a greenish-cream color to a pure pink along the very edges. The orchid is fully three dimensional, and the throat is set with a small seed pearl. The stem, enameled in mottled pink and green extends below the flower. Hedges was among the very best of the Newark enamellers, but their products are very difficult to find. Along with Whiteside & Blank, their enamel flowers tend to be larger and more complex than those of most other American makers. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp stamped with Hedges’ hallmark and “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 1-1/4” x 1-1/2”. Weight: 7.6 grams.
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Art Nouveau 10K Gold Enamel Pearl Iris Honeymoon Brooch
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Pre 1910 item# 925148
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$400
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A very pretty Art Nouveau honeymoon pin worked in 10K yellow gold enhanced with enamel and seed pearls. The iris blossom is beautifully decorated in translucent shades of purple and greenish-yellow enamel and is centered by a small seed pearl. The flower appears against a crescent moon studded with graduated-size seed pearls. In the Victorian language of flowers, these elements were understood to symbolize “honey” (the flower) and “moon” (the crescent), thus representing “honeymoon”. These small pins were often given by grooms to their new brides as a wedding gift. For some reason, irises are somewhat uncommon in enameled jewelry. Though unsigned, the workmanship and style of this example suggests a Newark maker. The original clasp is marked “10K”.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 7/8” x 13/16”. Weight: 2.3 grams.
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Whiteside & Blank 14K Gold Enamel Diamond Pansy Pin
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Pre 1910 item# 925144
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$1,495
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An exceptionally fine Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin in the form of a pansy blossom highlighted with enamel. The enamel decoration is absolutely spectacular. Shades of translucent pink, chartreuse and maroon blend to create a very realistic, soft appearance. The flower is centered with an old European cut diamond of very fine quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp and eyelet for a watch hanger. Though unsigned, the brooch was made by Whiteside & Blank, one of the finest Newark makers. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 1-1/16” x 1-1/16”. Weight: 7.6 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .20 carat.
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Larter Art Nouveau 14K Enamel Diamond Honeymoon Brooch
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Pre 1920 item# 906455
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$395
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A pretty Art Nouveau honeymoon pin worked in 14K yellow gold enhanced with enamel and a small diamond. The violet blossom is worked in shades of purple, ivory and maroon opaque enamels. The edges of the petals are finished in a repousse gold border in the style often seen on Larter enamels. The flower is centered with a 3-pt prong-set old European cut diamond. The exposed gold surfaces have the soft, slightly matte Russian finish. In the Victorian language of flowers, these elements were understood to symbolize “honey” (the flower) and “moon” (the crescent), thus representing “honeymoon”. These small pins were often given by grooms to their new brides as a wedding gift. The original clasp is stamped with Larter’s hallmark and is marked “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Conditino: excellent, no enamel damage. Size: 1-1/16” x 9/16”. Weight: 2.0 grams.
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Art Nouveau 14K Gold Enamel Diamond Pearl Pansy Brooch
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Pre 1910 item# 873016
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A beautiful Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pansy brooch, the petals stunningly decorated in shaded opaque enamels and bordered with seed pearls. The coloring of the enamel is very fine. The flower is centered by a prong-set old European cut diamond of fine quality, estimated at H color, VS1 clarity. The seed pearl border is a somewhat uncommon touch and makes this pin stand out a bit from the crowd. The back of the brooch retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp and a folding bale so the piece can be worn as a pendant. Though unmarked, the piece is almost certainly by Krementz, Hedges or an American maker of equal quality. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage except a 1/32" flake at the edge of one petal. Size: 1-1/16" x 1-1/8" (excluding folding bale). Weight: 10.2 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .21 carat.
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Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Sapphire Floral Link Bracelet
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Pre 1910 item# 854874
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$1095
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A lovely Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bracelet set with blue sapphires. Each link is designed as a flower blossom centered with a collet-set old European cut sapphire. The stones are of very fine quality, with the intense coloring and superb clarity typical of Montana sapphires. The links are joined to one another by double chain. The box clasp is stamped 14K and hallmarked by Carter, Howe & Gough.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 13/32” wide; 7-1/2” long. Weight: 12.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 5.16 carats.
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Art Nouveau 18K Gold & Diamond Watch Fob Chain
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Pre 1910 item# 836558
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A wonderful Art Nouveau watch fob worked in 18K yellow gold and set with diamonds. The chain comprises a row of four medals, each depicting the same image of an Art Nouveau lady with flowing hair trailing over the edge of the disc. Each lady wears a simple headdress adorned with a 2-pt old mine cut diamond. The backs of the medals are decorated with ornate foliate engraving. Tested and guaranteed 18K.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent; sharp detail; t-bar and swivel are replacements. Size: 5-1/4" long. Weight: 11.0 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .08 carat.
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French Art Nouveau 18K Gold & Diamond Monkey Locket
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Pre 1910 item# 833406
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$3695
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A stunning French Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold locket, the front decorated with a monkey. The monkey, in a sitting position, holds his tail in one hand and a collet-set old mine cut diamond in the other. He is surrounded by gingko leaves, a classic foliate design in French Art Nouveau jewels. The detailing of the monkey is exquisite, with each little tuft of fur delicately engraved. The monkey's tail extends below the bottom edge of the locket to conceal the clasp. The locket slides open sideways instead of opening on a hinge in the traditional manner. The interior retains the original frames and an original photographic portrait. The bale bears French 18K gold "tete de Mercure" guarantee and an unidentified maker's mark. This piece is undoubtedly the work of a master jeweler and is the finest Art Nouveau locket we've offered.Origin: France, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, sharp detail, no monogram. Size: 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" (excluding jump ring). Weight: 18.0 grams. Approximate Diamond Weight: .2 carat.
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