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Victorian 14K Gold Mythological Dragon Locket
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Pre 1900 item# 677665
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A fine Victorian 14K yellow gold round locket, the cover decorated with a very detailed dragon. The design is crafted in a way that suggests the beast is coiled around the locket with only his head and tail showing on the front. The body is worked with engraved scales and the head and tail are covered in feathers. The dragon’s snarling mouth reveals a coiling tongue. The eye is set with a tiny cabochon emerald. The background is stippled for additional effect. The inside retains the original frame and glass covering. The back is engraved with a lovely period 3-letter monogram “WHS”. The inside is marked “14K”.Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, there may be a ding on the back side or it may just be slightly flattened from the engraved monogram. Size: 15/16” diameter. Weight: 8.0 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Pearl Mesh Purse
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Pre 1910 item# 661783
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A stunning late Victorian coin purse made of 14K yellow gold mesh. The hinged frame is studded with gypsy-set cushion-cut blue sapphires alternating with old European cut diamonds in star-engraved settings. The dual thumbpiece is set with two blue sapphire cabochons. All the gemstones are of the very finest quality. The sapphires, especially, have stunning color saturation and superb clarity. The bottom edge of the purse is fringed with three small natural pearls in a slightly oval shape. The meshwork is very well done. The frame is marked with imperial Austrian hallmarks used only between 1891 and 1901. The back side of the frame has a small bale so the purse can be suspended from a silk cord or a chatelaine. Hanging from a cord, the purse could be worn around the neck or wrist. Small bags of this sort were used for coins, but also to discreetly tuck away things a proper, but still lively, Victorian lady might need.Origin: Austria, 1891-1901. Condition: excellent, all original, no monogram. Size: 3-1/2” x 2”. Weight: 26.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .3 carat; sapphire, 2.16 carats.
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Victorian 14K Gold Diamond & Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
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Pre 1900 item# 659927
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This lovely ring features a beautiful gray-green chrysoberyl surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The chrysoberyl has a very clear cat’s eye effect that compliments the stone’s strong coloring. The cabochon is cut with a very high dome. The simple arrangement of diamonds surrounding the central stone is a classic Victorian style. The inside of the shank bears imperial Austrian hallmarks for 14K gold.Origin: Austria, ca. 1890. Condition: the chrysoberyl has a flake on the back surface that is probably original to the cutting (these stones are difficult to cut are usually set with a closed back that hides cutting imperfections); otherwise excellent. Finger Size: 6-1/2. Weight: 2.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: chrysoberyl, 1.22 carats; diamond, .25 carat.
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Victorian 14K Gold, Diamond & Ruby Ring
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Pre 1920 item# 657305
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Elegant late Victorian ring composed of a 14 karat white gold slightly scallop-edged, navette-shaped plaque bead-set with a central brilliant, round-cut Burmese ruby surrounded at compass points with four bead-set, brilliant-cut diamonds. The shoulders are set with four additional round-cut rubies. The shank is 14 karat yellow gold. The rubies are of excellent color and clarity, with fine silk, and are most likely from the Mogok region of Burma. The diamonds are also of good color and clarity. The shank is stamped "14K".
Origin: American, circa 1900. Condition: excellent. Size: 5-1/4. Weight: total ruby weight, approximately 1/3 carat; total diamon weight, approximately 1/4 carat.
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18K & 22K Gold French 20-Franc Coin Bracelet
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Pre 1910 item# 636555
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An extraordinary bracelet constructed from nine 20-franc gold coins, representing each French government from the First Empire (1804-05) to the Second Republic (1906). Each coin is set in a pronged frame that allows the entire front and back surfaces, as well as the rims to be viewed. The frames are joined by double heavy 18K gold foxtail chains. The clasp bears French hallmarks for 18K gold (the setting only) and an unidentified maker’s mark.The coins, even the oldest, are in fine condition with sharp detail. Each is 22K gold. L-R: 1st Empire 1804-05 [Emperor Napoléon I (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; 1st Empire 1806 [Emperor Napoléon I (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; 1st Empire 1808 [Emperor Napoléon I crowned (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; Restauration 1824 [King Louis XVIII (obverse); crowned shield with fleurs-de-lis (reverse)]; Restauration 1825 [King Charles X (obverse); crowned shield with fleurs-de-lis (reverse)]; Restauration 1847 [King Louis Philippe (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; 1st Republic 1849 [Céres (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; 2nd Empire 1855 [Emperor Napoléon III (obverse); laurel wreath (reverse)]; 2nd Republic 1906 [Ceres (obverse); Gallic cock (reverse)]. Origin: France, ca. 1906 (coins 1804-1906). Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” wide; 8-1/4” long. Weight: 87.5 grams.
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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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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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