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Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Pearl Clover Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 513920
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A very fine mid-19th century diamond, emerald and pearl brooch in the form of a clover. Each of the three leaves is set with rose-cut and old mine-cut diamonds, centered by prong-set emeralds. The leaves are gathered around a very lustrous deep cream 4.5mm natural pearl. The stem is also set with diamonds. The emeralds have deep green coloring with only very light inclusions. The 45 diamonds are G-H color and range from VS1 to SI clarity. The brooch is constructed, in the typical 19th century manner, of 18K yellow gold with a layer of silver over the top. The silver highlights the brilliance of the diamonds. The overall coloring of this brooch is quite bright and considerably more sparkly than many other pieces from the period. The back retains the original c-clasp and slightly extended pinstem.Origin: Europe, ca. 1840. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” x 1”. Weight: 3.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.0 carat; emerald, .75 carat.
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Victorian 18K Gold & Lovebird Enamel Heart Locket
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Pre 1900 item# 513915
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$950
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A stunning Victorian 18K gold locket in the shape of an elongated heart and centering a painted enamel plaque. The heart is delicately engraved along the outer edges and around the enameled plaque. The sentimental enamel illustrates a lovebird surrounded with bowers of roses delivering a love note. It is very finely worked with outstanding detail and bright, cheerful colors. The outer edge of the image is framed in opaque black champleve enamel. The heart is surmounted with an ornate pierced gallery that rises to the bale. The back of the locket is engraved to match the front, but in place of the enamel plaque is an ornately engraved gold door. The hinged door opens to reveal a hidden locket. It might have been used to hold a photo, but because of the shape it was more likely used to store a lock of the beloved’s hair. The quality and design of the enamel would suggest that the piece is Swiss. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.Origin: probably Switzerland, ca. 1850. Condition: enamel is perfect, a small ding on the left edge of the heart. Size: 1-1/8” wide; 2” long (not including bale). Weight: 9.0 grams.
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French Victorian 18K Gold Enamel Tassel Slide Necklace
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Pre 1900 item# 513914
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$1,595
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Stunning 18K yellow gold foxtail chain necklace, the double chains enhanced with a pair of slides and suspending tassel drops, dating from the 2nd Empire under Napoleon III. The barrel-shaped box clasp is decorated with white, blue and black opaque champleve enamels worked in floral and Greek key designs and is further enhanced with floral engraving at either end. Single chains issue from the clasp, then join to gold spheres before dividing into parallel double chains to which the slides are attached. The slides have geometric engraved decoration. The necklace is finished with an assymetrical pair of drops with foxtail tassels. The caps of the tassels have engraved decoration matching the slides. The necklace is hallmarked repeatedly with French “tete d’aigle” marks for 18K gold and with an unidentified maker’s mark.Origin: France, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, a very small ding on the clasp. Size: 16-1/4” long; tassels drop 2-3/4” from the chain. Weight: 11.5 grams.
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18K Yellow Rose Green Gold Victorian Tassel Earrings
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Pre 1900 item# 513906
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$1,195
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A fine pair of Victorian 18K yellow gold tassel earrings. The foxtail chains are suspended from bell-shaped surmounts with bands of engraved decoration and applied flowers worked in rose and green gold. Each foxtail chain ends in a small gold sphere. The earrings have an elegant look, without being too heavy for comfortable wear. The surmounts are marked with French “tete d’aigle” hallmarks for 18K gold.Origin: France, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, wires are replacements. Size: 1-3/8” long. Weight: 5.5 grams.
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Victorian 18K Gold, Platinum & Pearl Golf Clubs Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 511529
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$275
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An amusing late Victorian brooch fashioned as two crossed golf clubs. The shafts are worked in 18K yellow gold, while the heads are made in platinum. A small pearl, representing a golf ball rests against each club. Sporting jewelry is quite desirable, and golf-related pieces are particularly rare. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp. Stamped with French hallmarks.Origin: France, ca. 1895. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-3/4” x 3/8”. Weight: 2.0 grams.
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14K Gold, Platinum & Enamel 32nd Degree Masonic Fob
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Pre 1910 item# 511210
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$425
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A very nice 32nd Degree Masonic fob in the form of a double-headed eagle. The bird grasps a platinum saber in its talons. The heads are crowned with a triangular emblem with enameled decoration, which then leads to a short fob chain and a buttonhole bar. The triangular emblem is hinged so that the eagle always hangs nicely. The detailing of the bird’s feathers, the hilt of the sword, etc. is superb. The bale is stamped 14K and bears the hallmarks of J.J. Sommer & Co.Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage, sharp detail. Size: overall length, 2-9/16”; eagle, 1-3/16” x 7/8”. Weight: 8.0 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold, Diamond & Ruby Lion’s Head Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 499825
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$625
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A nicely-detailed late Victorian pin depicting a lion’s head. The open mouth grasps a 10-point old European-cut diamond, while each eye is set with a small cabochon ruby. The head is surrounded by flowing fur that hints at Art Nouveau styling. The design is similar to a tiger’s head brooch that was made by Alling & Co., and probably was made by one of Alling’s Newark competitors. The c-clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, sharp detail, replaced clasp. Size: 1-7/32” x 7/8”. Weight: 5.0 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .1 carat.
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French 18K Gold Shaded Enamel Madonna & Child Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 493456
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$1,275
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Phenomenal 18K yellow gold brooch from the era of Emperor Napoleon III. The brooch features a shaded enamel portrait of the Madonna and Child copied from Raphael's "Madonna della Seggiola"--possibly the most famous of all the Renaissance paintings depicting Mary with the baby Jesus seated on her lap. The artistry in this enamel is simply breathtaking, making this one of the very finest religious enamels we've handled. The colors are vibrant and the details superb. The enamel is surrounded by a stippled background surrounded by an engraved border and ogee edge. The back retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp. The clasp is stamped with French "tęte d'aigle" 18K gold hallmarks and an unidentified maker's mark.Origin: France, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, all original, no enamel damage. Size: 1-1/8" diameter. Weight: 4.75 grams.
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Victorian 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Woodpecker Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 490786
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$1995
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Striking Victorian brooch in the form of a woodpecker. The feathery head is pave-set with 31 rose-cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver over the gold—a typical construction technique in 19th century jewelry. The eye is a collet-set old European cut ruby. The long beak, worked in rose gold, grasps a 4mm natural pearl of very fine quality. "Novelty" brooches in animal forms were very popular in the late 19th century--and the best examples such as this were frequently gem-encrusted. The back retains the original pinstem and trombone clasp. The clasp is marked with an unidentified hallmark. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent. Size: 2-3/8” x 13/16”. Weight: 9.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: ruby, .1 carat; diamond, 1.25 carats.
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