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Victorian 14K Gold & Turquoise Arrow Earrings
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Pre 1900 item# 326577
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(301)942-0955
$525
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Very nice pair of Victorian earrings in 14K gold with turquoise. The arrow motif was a popular design element in Victorian jewelry. In this case, the arrows are centered by calibre-cut Persian turquoise. The feathers at the end of the arrow are realistically engraved. The wires are hinged and close with c-clasps.Origin: America, circa 1880. Condition: excellent, there is a possibility that one of the c-clasps was resoldered quite a long time ago. Size: 1” long. Weight: 2.0 grams.
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Victorian 18K Yellow Gold & Coral Earrings
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Pre 1900 item# 308508
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$795
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Excellent pair of Victorian 18K yellow gold drop earrings with Mediterranean coral beads. The earrings are quite heavy and are very well constructed with closed backs that make them attractive from behind, as well. The coral has the nice, even coloring of fine Mediterranean coral from the coast of Italy. The original earwires have been replaced with screwbacks, but because of the way the earrings are constructed, there were no alterations to the earrings themselves. They could easily be re-converted to wires. The gold has a slightly rosy color that complements the coral nicely. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Origin: America, circa 1860. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/8” x 11/16”. Weight: 8.5 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold & Hardstone Cameo Bracelet
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Pre 1900 item# 307828
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$1,200
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Extremely fine Victorian 14K yellow gold mesh bracelet featuring five cameos carved from onyx. The five cameos represent four classically-dressed maidens surrounding a young man, also in Grecian attire. The cameos are very nicely carved with good detail. The male cameo also forms the box clasp so that the clasp is invisible when the bracelet is being worn. The cameos are mounted in simple milligrained settings joined by links. The cameos are connected to a heavy, high-quality gold mesh that forms the rest of the bracelet. The gold has a slightly rosy tint that nicely contrasts with the black and white cameos. The bracelet retains its original safety chain. The clasp is marked “14K”.Origin: America, circa 1890. Condition: excellent, one cameo may have a tiny roughness to the tip of the nose, but it may also be simply the way it was carved, all original. Size: 7-5/8” long; 13/16” wide. Weight: 34.5 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold, Pearl & Coral Cameo Brooch/Pendant
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Pre 1920 item# 262443
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$325
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Gorgeous small cameo brooch featuring a deeply carved coral cameo of a maiden. The cameo is surrounded by an oval of 28 pearls with terrific lustre. The coral is very deeply carved with nice detail. The back is mounted with a folding bale, so the piece can be worn as a brooch or pendant. The back is marked "14K" and has the hallmark of Ehrlich & Sinnock (Newark, NJ 1909-31).Origin: America, circa 1910. Condition: excellent, all original, no damage to cameo. Size: 15/16" x 3/4". Weight: 6.0 grams.
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Victorian French 18K Gold & Diamond Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 260696
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$395
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Elegant Napoleon III circle brooch enclosing a delicate sprig of flowers set with 19 small rose-cut diamonds. The floral motif is worked in silver as was the practice in 19th century diamond jewelry. The white color of the metal was thought to show diamonds to their better advantage. The edges of the circle are beautifully pierced with a double gallery. The back retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp, and back is marked with 19th century French hallmarks for 18K gold.Origin: France, circa 1860. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” diameter. Weight: 4.75 grams.
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Victorian Silver Gilt 3-Strand Coral Bracelet
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Pre 1900 item# 258191
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$475
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Very nice Napoleon III triple-strand coral bead bracelet with a lovely vermeil clasp. The clasp is delicately engraved in a floral pattern. The coral beads are faceted and have nice, uniform coloring. Strands of coral beads were thought by Victorians to ward off evil spirits, and were often given as gifts for babies. The gilding of the clasp has faded to a soft lemony shade. The clasp is hallmarked with the French "tete de sanglier" silver mark. There is also an unidentified jeweler's mark.Origin: France, circa 1850. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 6-3/16" long; clasp, 9/16" wide.
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Victorian 18K Gold Tourmaline Snake Stick Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 256833
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$190
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Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut green tourmaline. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark.Origin: France, circa 1850. Condition: all original, the pinstem has the usual bends that are not visible when being worn. Size: 2-15/32” overall length; snake, 1/2” x 1/2”. Weight: 1.5 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold & Sapphire Snake Stick Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 256832
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$190
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Very nice Victorian 18K yellow gold stick pin in the form of a coiled snake. The head is set with an old European cut sapphire. The engraved detailing is very nice. The snake motif in Victorian jewelry, often used to represent eternal love, became popular after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a snake ring as her betrothal gift. Hallmarked with the French "tete de cheval" and an unidentified maker's mark.Origin: France, circa 1850. Condition: all original, the pinstem has the usual bends that are not visible when being worn. Size: 2-1/2” overall length; snake, 9/16” x 9/16”. Weight: 1.5 grams.
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Victorian 14K Enamel Diamond Honeymoon Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 178565
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$450
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Very nice Victorian 14K gold honeymoon pin featuring an enameled flower superimposed over a crescent moon. The flower is delicately enameled in translucent shades of yellow, white and pink, and centered with an old mine-cut diamond. The exposed areas of gold have the bloomed finish often found on Art Nouveau jewels. In the Victorian language of flowers, the combination of a flower and a crescent moon signified "honeymoon". These pins were often given by grooms to their brides on the honeymoon night. The back of the pin retains the original pinstem and clasp, marked "14K" and with an unidentified jeweler's mark.America (probably Newark), circa 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage. Size: 1-1/16" x 5/8". Weight: 3.0 grams.
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