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14K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Buckle Bangle Bracelet
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Pre 1900 item# 633991
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$1395
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A wonderful Victorian 14K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet with buckle decoration. The bracelet is enhanced with three cushion-cut gemstones--ruby, diamond and sapphire--set in a row across the top. This patriotic arrangement of red, white and blue stones was popular around the time of the American Centennial celebrations of 1876. The gems are of extremely fine quality. The buckle motif is usually found in rings, but bracelets are quite rare. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1876. Condition: near mint, no dings, all original. Size: 1/4" wide; interior, 2-3/16" x 1-3/4"; interior circumference, approximately 6-1/4". Weight: 17.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .25 carat; ruby, .27 carat; sapphire, .27 carat.
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Victorian 14K Gold & Coral Day & Night Earrings
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Pre 1900 item# 633976
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$675
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An elegant pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold earrings set with Mediterranean coral. The floriform surmounts are engraved and set with small coral bars decorated with an applied vine motif. Long pear-shaped drops dangle from the surmounts and are decorated in a matching fashion. The drops are removeable so that the surmounts can be worn separately for a more restrained daytime appearance. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America or England, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-5/8" long (top of wire to bottom of drop); 11/16" long (top of wire to bottom of surmount). Weight: 5.5 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold & Coral Lavaliere Necklace
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Pre 1900 item# 606996
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$750
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A stunning Victorian 18K gold chain link necklace, the gold links interspersed at regular intervals with lapidary-cut coral beads. The necklace suspends a coral pendant carved in the form of baroque shells and urn drops. The coral has the deep coloring associated with coral harvested from the Mediterranean just off the coast of Naples. The carving is very finely done. The clasp is marked with the French "tete d'aigle" hallmark for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 21" long; pendant drop, 2-1/8" long. Weight: 10.5 grams.
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Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Piqué Butterfly Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 591446
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$695
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A very fine Victorian tortoise shell pin inlaid with gold and silver in a floral and butterfly pattern. The design is beautifully executed and is a bit more ornate than much piqué work. The inlaid metals are engraved to add even more depth to the design. The tortoise is nicely translucent when held to strong light. The back retains the original pinstem, but the clasp is a replacement.Origin: America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, no missing inlay, replaced clasp. Size: 1-5/8” x 1-3/16”. PLEASE NOTE: This item cannot be shipped outside the United States.
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Victorian 18K Gold Bloodstone Caged Lion Snake Fob Seal
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Pre 1900 item# 591443
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$1250
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An amazing Troisième République 18K yellow gold and bloodstone fob seal. The bloodstone formed the floor of a golden caged enclosure that houses a ferocious lion wrestling a green enameled serpent. The snake has twined itself completely around the big cat, but the lion has his paw holding the snake down and has opened his jaws to deliver the final blow. The bloodstone is very nicely marked with bright spots of red against the blackish-green background. The snake’s scaly body is partially covered with translucent green enamel. (It is difficult to tell if the enamel was used only to highlight part of the body, or whether it is partially flaked away. In either case, the contrast with the lion’s gold body is very attractive.) The bale is marked with the French “tête d’aigle” hallmark for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, never monogrammed. Size: 1-9/32” x 1-1/16” x 1-3/8”. Weight: 24.0 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold Carnelian Eagle Snake Fob Seal
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Pre 1900 item# 591437
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(301)942-0955
$925
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A very good Victorian watch fob seal, the base formed from a faceted carnelian and surmounted by an 18K yellow gold eagle wrestling with a snake. The eagle and serpent have finely detailed with engraved plumage and scales. The eagles’ wings are outspread as he uses one claw to grasp the snake and prepares to attack with his open beak. The carnelian seal was never engraved. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” x 1/2" x 15/16”.
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Victorian 10K Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Starburst Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 588870
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$245
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A lovely Victorian brooch in 10K yellow gold and set with seed pearls and a brilliant round-cut amethyst. The amethyst is prong-set well above the surface of the brooch to create a sense of depth. The gold setting is nicely detailed with fleur-de-lis motifs between the points of the pearl-set starburst. Tested and guaranteed 10K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” diameter. Weight: 3.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .38 carat.
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Victorian 18K Gold Lapis Figural Lioness Snake Fob Seal
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Pre 1837 VR item# 586696
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$895
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A wonderful Victorian 18K yellow gold watch fob featuring a double-sided lapis lazuli swivel fob surmounted by a gold lioness wrestling with a serpent. The lioness’s tail curls under to become one hinge for the swivel, while the snake’s tail forms the other. The seal stone is set in a gold collar delicately engraved in a foliate pattern. Since it is a fairly soft stone, the use of lapis as a fob seal is rather unusual. Both sides are engraved—one with a monogram and the other with a monogram surrounding an anchor. Both monograms have the same last initial, but different first initials, likely indicating that one side was engraved at a later date by whomever inherited the seal from its original owner. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Origin: European, ca. 1840. Condition: excellent, contemporary jump ring, no damage to stone, fine detail. Size: 1-1/2” x 1-1/8” (not including jump ring). Weight: 14.75 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold Chalcedony Coral Pearl Earrings Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 586694
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$1295
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A gorgeous early Victorian demi-parure consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings. Concave round white chalcedony discs are encircled in 18K yellow gold settings accented with black enamel. The center of each chalcedony disc is set with a delicately carved coral flower reminiscent of a pansy, which is, in turn, set with a natural half-pearl in a star-shaped gold mounting. The strong color contrast is very attractive. The earrings, especially, show the translucent quality of the chalcedony to great effect. The brooch retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp, and the earrings retain their original wires and c-clasps. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Ca. 1840. Condition: excellent, all original, no damage. Size: brooch, 1-5/16” diameter; earrings, 13/16” diameter, 1-3/8” long to top of earwire.
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Victorian 14K Gold, Amethyst & Pearl Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 581645
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$350
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A lovely Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch featuring a 6.41 carat round brilliant-cut amethyst. The stone has a beautiful rich coloring and very fine cutting. The stone is held in place by a prong setting surrounded with a ropetwist border. The outer edge of the brooch is formed as swirling foliage interspersed with slightly baroque natural seed pearls. The back retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7/8” diameter. Weight: 5.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 6.41 carats.
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