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Edward Everett Oakes 14K Tourmaline Pearl Bracelet
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Pre 1940 item# 908911
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$12,500
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A stunning and extremely rare 14K yellow gold, green tourmaline and pearl bracelet signed by Everett Edward Oakes. The bracelet comprises nine comma-shaped flaring gold links, each set with either a tourmaline cabochon or a pearl. The gems are set in the notched collet-setting frequently employed by Oakes to show off a stone’s color and overall quality. The tourmalines have fine green color with moderate saturation and medium tone. The clarity is excellent for tourmalines of this type. The pearls are equally fine, with good shape and bright rose overtones. The design, with nearly a Retro feel, is a bit more modern than is often associated with Oakes, but the beadwork and notched collets are typical. The tongue of the concealed box clasp is marked “14K” and bears Oakes’ oak leaf signature.Edward Everett Oakes (1891-1960) was perhaps the foremost Arts & Crafts jeweler in America. He was a member (and medallist) of the Boston Arts & Crafts Society, and became the first living artist to have a work acquired for the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He trained with Frank Gardner Hale and worked for a few years with Josephine Hartwell Shaw. Oakes’ work shows a certain similarity with both Hale and Shaw. Most of his pieces are unsigned, but can often be identified based on their decorative motifs and construction techniques. Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, one pearl link has been removed to shorten the bracelet to a normal length. Size: 7-5/8” long; 1/2" wide. Weight: 24.69 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: tourmaline, 8.95 cts.
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Vintage Mikimoto 14K White Gold & Pearl Floral Brooch
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Pre 1970 item# 908907
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$1250
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A beautiful and large Mikimoto floral brooch of cultured pearls set in 14K white gold. Most Mikimoto brooches are set with 6-12 pearls, but this exceptional pin features thirty very fine pearls, ranging from 5.4 to 7.72 millimeters. The pearls are of the best quality, with cream body color and rose overtones. The luster is bright and the surfaces are minimally blemished. Using Mikimoto’s grading system, the quality is estimated to be AA. Most Mikimoto pins in light-colored metals are in sterling silver. It is very difficult to find white gold pins. The back is stamped with Mikimoto’s hallmark and is marked “WG14K”.Origin: Japan, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 2-1/2” x 2-3/16”. Weight: 20.9 grams.
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Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold SCRIBBLE Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 904427
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$1450
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Vintage 18K yellow gold omega- and post-back earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The “Scribble” design (sometimes called “Graffiti” or “Squiggle”) is probably the artist’s most famous creation and became one of Tiffany’s most desirable pieces. The “Scribble” line is no longer in production and examples are getting difficult to find. The earrings were made in several sizes, these being the largest. The backs are marked by Tiffany & Co. and are signed by Paloma Picasso. The earrings have the original posts with omega backs, but could be converted to clips without damaging the signatures. The earrings are presented in their Tiffany pouch.Origin: America, ca. 1983. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-5/8” x 1-3/16”. Weight: 18.5 grams.
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Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold SCRIBBLE Brooch
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Pre 1980 item# 904089
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$1250
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Vintage 18K yellow gold brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The “Scribble” design (sometimes called “Graffiti” or “Squiggle”) is probably the artist’s most famous creation and became one of Tiffany’s most desirable pieces. The pin was available in several sizes, this example being the second largest. The “Scribble” line is no longer in production and examples are getting difficult to find. The back is dated 1983, is marked by Tiffany & Co., and is signed Paloma Picasso. The pin is presented with its Tiffany pouch.Origin: America, ca. 1983. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2” x 2-5/8”. Weight: 22.5 grams.
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Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold SCRIBBLE Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 904087
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$750
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Vintage 18K yellow gold post-back earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. The “Scribble” design (sometimes called “Graffiti” or “Squiggle”) is probably the artist’s most famous creation and became one of Tiffany’s most desirable pieces. The “Scribble” line is no longer in production and examples are getting difficult to find. The earrings were made in several sizes, this being the most delicate. The backs are dated 1983, are marked by Tiffany & Co., and are signed Paloma Picasso. The earrings are presented in their Tiffany pouch.Origin: America, ca. 1983. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 5/8” x 1-7/16”. Weight: 4.9 grams.
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Retro Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold & Pearl Pleated Earrings
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Pre 1950 item# 904085
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$730
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An elegant pair of Retro 14K yellow gold earclips by Tiffany & Co. The earrings are fashioned as a fold of pleated gold, each with a single 5-mm cultured pearl in the center. The pearls are of fine quality, with cream body color and pronounced rose overtone. The original clips are the patented adjustable style often seen on Tiffany earrings from the 1940s and 50s. The backs are marked “Tiffany & Co.” and “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1945. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” x 11/16”. Weight: 9.1 grams.
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14K Gold Emerald Tourmaline Ruby Etc. Bubble Bracelet
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Pre 1960 item# 899720
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$4950
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An exquisite vintage 14K yellow gold bracelet composed of five plaques, each set with an array of cabochon and faceted gemstones. The predominant use of cabochon-cut stones creates a sort of bubble-like feel to the faintly abstract floral plaques. This type of design was frequently seen in early pieces by Seaman Schepps. The setting is created in a way that minimizes the amount of gold visible, further accenting the various gemstones. The gems are nicely colored emeralds, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, aquamarines and citrines. Each of the plaques is accented with a pair of brilliant round-cut rubies at its center, lending a sense of design continuity. The plaques are further enhanced with a heart-cut citrine, an emerald-cut citrine, and an oval-cut ruby. The plaques are separated by rare cat's eye moonstones, each displaying a very nice chatoyancy. Each plaque is hinged, so the bracelet is comfortable. The clasp, with its double safety clasp, is marked "14K" and is signed "K. Lambert".Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 6-3/4" long. Weight: 48.6 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: emerald, 14.24 ct; tourmaline, 20.59 ct; ruby, 3.03 ct; aquamarine, 2.56 ct; amethyst, 8.93 ct; citrine, 5.19 ct; moonstone, 38.54 ct.
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Mikimoto 18K Gold, Pearl & Diamond Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 873684
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$2495
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An outstanding pair of signed Mikimoto 18K yellow gold earrings set with pearls and diamonds. The pearls are estimated at A+ quality, with cream body color and pronounced rose overtones. The surfaces are smooth and lustrous. They range in size from 4.71 to 5.36 mm. Small diamond sprinkled among the pearl clusters add a touch of sparkle, and the design is completed with swirls of foliage worked in gold. The backs have posts with omega clips. The earrings are marked for 18K gold and have Mikimoto's hallmark. They are presented in their original suede Mikimoto box accompanied by the original Mikimoto paperboard box.Origin: Japan, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7/8" x 5/8". Weight: 9.75 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .1 carat.
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Tiffany 18K Gold Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
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Pre 1900 item# 858358
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An extraordinarily fine antique 18K yellow gold ring by Tiffany & Co. set with a mixed cushion cut Burmese blue sapphire surrounded by old mine cut diamonds. All the gems are of the finest quality. The sapphire has been certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (see the following paragraph). The diamonds, ranging in size from approximately .22 carat to .29 carat each, are estimated at G/H color and SI to VVS2 clarity. The sapphire is set in a prong setting, while the diamonds are set in a shared-prong setting that creates a filigree appearance around the back of the crown. The shoulders of the shank are lightly decorated with beaded engraving.Nearly all sapphires marketed in the last 150 years have been heated to improve the color. This is considered a standard practice. Other treatments, such as filling in fractures, altering the color family, etc., though considered bad practice, are nonetheless quite common. Fine Burmese stones from the Mogok region that have not been treated in any way are exceedingly rare and only show up in upscale jewels from makers such as Tiffany and Cartier. This particular stone, with its bright coloring and beautiful cut, is nothing short of stunning. The AGL Brief (dated April 2008) indicates that the sapphire is natural; displays specific properties and characteristics associated with stones from Burma; measures 7.39 x 6.69 x 5.82 mm; weighs 2.49 carats; is cut in mixed cushion, has blue color, and shows no heat or additional treatments. The brief further indicates that unheated sapphires are scarce. The original brief will accompany the ring. Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original, interior of shank has a period monogram. Finger Size: 4-1/4 (The ring can be sized up and we would recommend that the work be performed by Tiffany). Weight: 6.0 grams. Gemstone Weight: diamond (estimated by measurement), 2.25 carats; sapphire (by actual weight), 2.49 carats.
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