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14K Diamond Masonic Scottish York & Knights Templar Fob
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Pre 1930 item# 1031546
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A fine 14K yellow gold, diamond and enamel tri-fold Masonic Scottish Rite, York Rite and Knights Templar watch fob. The front features the Scottish Rite eagle centering a .15-carat old European cut diamond (SI2 clarity/I color) over the enameled legend "Spes Mea In Deo Est" and surmounted by the 32nd degree. The back features the enameled Maltese cross, crown and sword symbols and "In Hoc Signo Vinces" legend of the Knights Templar on the exterior and the keystone symbol of the York Rite Royal Arch on the interior. The interior panel is an enameled Teutonic cross. The jewel is engraved "Chas. P. Dow/319 Main St./Winchester, Mass./U.S.A." Masonic jewels of this quality were worn by only the highest-ranking and most accomplished members of the society. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/8" x 7/8". Weight: 17.9 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .15 carat.
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18K Gold & Multigem Venetian Etruscan Fob Charm
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Pre 1970 item# 1031534
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$695
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A nice vintage 18K yellow gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm featuring an oval amethyst, citrine, and synthetic pink and green spinels. Each stone is cut with small facets across the entire top instead of the more common flat crown, adding a little extra sparkle to the stones. The most unusual feature of this fob charm, however, are the dangling chains with spherical and oval terminals. The wire- and bead-work is finely executed. Marked with French 18K gold import marks.Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-11/16" long (excluding jump ring). Weight: 8.0 grams.
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Cartier 18K Yellow Gold & Ruby Turtle Brooch
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Pre 1970 item# 1021400
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A delightful vintage 18K yellow gold turtle brooch set with rubies by Cartier. The turtle’s shell is formed as interwoven wide ribbons of textured gold, the intersections prong-set with round brilliant-cut rubies. The eyes are also set with small rubies. Parts of the gold have a Florentine finish while others are smooth, creating very pleasing contrast. The rubies are of very fine quality, graded as medium-dark, strongly saturated, slightly purplish-red (slpR 6/5) with Type II eye-clean clarity. The reverse side of the pin is worked in a trellis pattern. The back is marked “Cartier 18K” and has the serial number. There is also an inventory number.Origin: France, ca. 1965. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-7/16” x 1”. Weight: 15.2 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .44 ct.
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Vintage 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
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Pre 1960 item# 1020160
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A very fine vintage 14K yellow gold three-stone ring featuring an oval mixed-cut ruby flanked by round brilliant-cut diamonds. All the stones are of very fine quality. The ruby has the pigeon's blood color found in the finest quality stones. It is graded at medium-dark, strong, slightly purplish Red (slpR 6/6); excellent cut; Type II eye-clean clarity; with no indications of heat or other treatment. Rubies of this quality are exceptionally difficult to find now. The diamonds are of similar quality, graded as VS1 and VS2 and both with VG cut. Tested and guaranteed 14K.Origin: America, mid-20th century. Size: crown, 5/8 x 5/16". Finger Size: 7-1/4. Weight: 3.0 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: ruby, 1.09 ct; diamond, .80 ct.
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H. Stern 18K Gold Sputnik Multi-Gem Earrings
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Pre 1970 item# 1006460
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A very rare pair of 18K yellow gold “Sputnik” earrings by H. Stern. This classic design features a golden dome studded with various colored gemstones including green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, almandite garnet, aquamarine, amethyst and citrine. Each piece of Sputnik jewelry has a unique appearance depending on the combination of gemstones used and even how they are arranged in relation to one another. This pair of earrings has brightly-colored stones in a very pleasing arrangement. Sputnik jewelry was created by H. Stern, Brazil’s largest dealer in colored gemstones, and was quite popular in the early years of the space race because of its perceived resemblance to the famed Soviet satellite. The earrings originally had posts which have been removed, leaving only the clips. Posts could be added again quite easily. The backs are signed by Stern and are marked “750” and “18K”.Origin: Brazil, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-1/16” diameter. Weight: 12.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 12.37 carats (tourmaline, 4.25 cts; almandite garnet 2.87 cts; citrine, 2.75 cts; aquamarine, 1.40 cts; amethyst, 1.10 cts).
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Mikimoto 10.5mm South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Ring
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Pre 1980 item# 991428
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$8995
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A stunning Mikimoto 18K yellow gold ring set with a 10.50 mm South Sea Akoya pearl surrounded by curved rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. The pearl has white body color with slight rose overtones. The nacre has bright luster. The surface is free of blemishes. The diamonds are D/E color and VVS clarity, with good symmetry and polish. The quality of workmanship, materials and overall design are so obviously special, that the ring is immediately identifiable as Mikimoto. The interior of the shank is fully hallmarked for 18K gold and bears Mikimoto’s oyster shell mark. The ring is presented in its original box and is accompanied by its original Mikimoto grading certificate. It is also accompanied by a 2010 independent NAJA appraisal confirming the above information and stating a replacement value of $16,500.Origin: Japan. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 5 (could be enlarged with disturbing the marks). Size: crown, 3/4” wide; 9/16” high. Total Diamond Weight: 1.37 carats.
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Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Graduated Braid Necklace
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Pre 1960 item# 969065
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A very fine and heavy vintage 14K yellow gold necklace by Tiffany & Co. The timeless braided design is enhanced by the gradual tapering of width from the center toward the clasp. The flat braided construction allows the necklace to lie flat against the throat. This design has been reinvented several times over the years, but this piece dates from the 1950s. The clasp is marked "Tiffany & Co." and "14K".Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 16-1/4" long; 3/8" wide at center. Weight: 33.0 grams.
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H Stern Style 18K Gold & Multi-Gem Sputnik Ring
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Pre 1970 item# 965568
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An excellent multigem "Sputnik" ring in the style of H. Stern. Stern, the world's largest dealer in colored gemstones, created this design in the 1950's to showcase the variety of colored stones available from its Brazilian mines. This particular ring has a very brightly colored selection of stones including dark and light green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, spessartite garnet, almandite garnet and aquamarine. The stones are collet-set above the yellow gold dome in a way that simulated the appearance of Russia's Sputnik satellite. The shank is marked "750" for 18K gold.Origin: Brazil, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 7-3/4. Size: 1" diameter. Weight: 7.6 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: tourmaline, 1.75 cts; spessartite garnet, 1.08 cts; amethyst, .91 ct; aquamarine, .70 ct; almandite garnet, .69 ct; citrine, .46 ct.
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Fred of Paris 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Necklace
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Pre 1980 item# 952293
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$3195
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A beautiful necklace in 18K yellow gold and diamonds by luxury jeweler Fred. The design features a series of links in a “running bond” pattern interspersed with three stations, each featuring three collet-set round brilliant-cut diamonds, and two additional stations, each set with one diamond. The diamonds are of fine quality, estimated at G/H color and VVS clarity. The classic design and 16” length is appropriate for either casual or dress wear. Fred Samuelson established his boutique in 1936 and quickly became a jeweler to Marlene Dietrich and other luminaries of the time. There are only a few stores worldwide, and Fred continues to be regarded as a Parisian luxury jeweler of understated elegance. The necklace is signed “Fred” and is fully hallmarked with French “tete d’aigle” hallmarks for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1980. Size: 16” long; 3/16” wide. Weight: 27.3 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.1 carat.
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