Catalog (2141)

A stunning 14K white gold filigree ring featuring rose and yellow gold appliques enclosing a stunning 7.09 ct oval amethyst. The gemstone has the distinctive lilac-pink tones of stones from Brazil called “rose de France,” but with very strong saturation that sets this particular stone apart. While the crown of the ring is of distinctly Art Nouveau style, the shank—enhanced at the shoulders with rose and yellow gold—has a more angular Art Deco feel. The interior of the ring is stamped “BL 14K.”

• Origin: America, ca 1930
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: crown, 3/4” x 5/8”
• Finger Size: 7-3/4
• Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 7.09 cts
• Weight: 5.7 g

A nice Edwardian silver flat curb link watch chain with alternating sections of gilt and snakeskin niello links. The chain is finished with a dog clip at one end and a large spring-ring bolt at the other. The chain is stamped with Swiss 900 silver marks used 1917-1934.

• Origin: Switzerland, ca 1920
• Condition: excellent
• Length: 10-1/4”
• Weight: 19.7 g

An amazing 18K gold and enamel locket made in celebration of Switzerland’s sexcentennial (600th anniversary) celebration in 1891. Made as either a commissioned jewel for the wife of a government dignitary or as a “Grand Tour” souvenir, this locket is likely a unique piece. The front cover is worked in Swiss enamels depicting eleven of the Swiss cantons surrounded a center reserve featuring the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation. The reverse is decorated with the coats of arms of the remaining eleven cantons that existed at the time of the celebration surrounded a bouquet of forget-me-nots. The flower is often used to symbolize the message “think of me” in Victorian jewelry, but in this case, also as a reminder that they grow abundantly in Switzerland’s alpine meadows. The locket’s edges are finished in a black enamel trail of ivy leaves and vines. Exposed gold surfaces are finished with a stippled texture. The locket’s interior retains the original frames, glass covers and Kelly green silk lining. The ornately pierced jump ring is also original. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Switzerland (likely Geneva), ca 1891
• Condition: excellent, no enamel damage or dings
• Dimensions: 1-5/16” x 2-5/16” (including jump ring)
• Weight: 32.2 g

An Edwardian lion locket exceptional for its very large size. The deeply three-dimensions lion’s head features a pair of ruby eyes and a brilliant cut diamond grasped in the jaws. The surrounding surfaces have a softly bloomed texture. The reverse is engraved with a period “AK” monogram. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca. 1920
• Condition: excellent, no dings
• Diameter: 1-1/2”
• Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: ruby, .20 ct; diamond, .25 ct
• Weight: 15.1 g

A very unusual Art Nouveau 14K gold brooch in the form of a puffed heart clasped by a winged dragon. The heart is enhanced with repousse floral decoration and is centered with a seed pearl. The griffin clasps a second seed pearl in its jaws. Griffins were often used in jewelry to represent the concept of “protection.” When paired with a heart, the meaning could be conceived as “protecting love.” The back retains the original watch hook, and the clasp appears to be a replacement. The pin could easily be converted for wear as a pendant with the addition of a loop at the tip of each wing. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca 1900
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-7/16” x 13/16”
• Weight: 3.3 g

A beautiful late Retro bracelet worked in 14K yellow gold from the esteemed German jeweler Lotos. Founded in Pforzheim in 1872, the house focused entirely on fine jewelry until the late 1950s when it began making insanely expensive eyeglasses frames in precious metals and set with gemstones. This bracelet dates to the years just after World War II while the company was still focused on fine jewelry. The simple design features contemporary open links studded with perfectly matched emerald cut green tourmalines of exceptional color and strong dichroism (the presence of two distinct shades of green in the same stone when viewed from different angles). The tourmalines each weight just over 2 carats. The hidden clasp is stamped “585” for 14K and is signed “LOTOS.”

• Origin: Germany, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 7-3/8 long; 7/16” wide
• Approximate Total Tourmaline Weight: 8.16 cts
• Weight: 22.0 g

A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Virgo (“la Vierge”). A long-haired maiden holds a lily flower representing purity. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark (A cross P).

• Origin: France, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 25/32” x 25/32” (20 x 20 mm) excluding bail and jump ring
• Weight: 4.6 grams

A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (“le Sagittaire”). The pendant shows a gender-neutral person with a bow and arrow. The pendant is also engraved with the classic iconographical arrow symbol for Sagittarius. The pendant retains its original jump ring. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark (A cross P).

• Origin: France, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 3/4” x 13/16” excluding bail and jump ring
• Weight; 6.6 grams

A classic modernist silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (“le Sagittaire”). A long-haired maiden holds a bow and arrow. The design is worked with a semi-matte finish and is enclosed in a highly-polished frame. The pendant retains its original jump ring. The pendant is stamped with French second-standard (800/1000 pure) silver hallmarks in use before 1962 and an unidentified maker’s mark (A cross P).

• Origin: France, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 25/32” x 25/32” (20 x 20 mm) excluding bail and jump ring
• Weight: 4.6 grams

An elegant French 18K yellow gold chain featuring a row of palmettes that create a fringe around the neck when worn. Each is intricately pierced and enhanced with beaded decoration. The palmettes are finished at either of the chain with a row of matching oval links. The chain is stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks used until 1919.

• Origin: France, ca. 1900
• Dimensions: 16” long; 1/2” wide
• Weight: 11.3 g

An elegant Art Nouveau pendant/pin styled as a shooting star. The rays are pave-set with seed pearls, and additional pearls are set at the tips of spikes between each of the rays. The center is set with an old European cut diamond. The back retains the original brooch clasp and folding pendant bail.

• Origin: America, ca. 1910
• Condition: excellent
• Diameter: 1-1/8”
• Approximate Diamond Weight: .10 ct
• Weight: 4.0 g

A classic Retro 18K gold and platinum ring with a special twist—the use of natural “pierres de famille” instead of synthetic stones in modern cuts. The crown of the ring is centered with a good rose cut diamond of about .62 carat (with a face-up appearance of about 1.5 carats) flanked on either side by a graduated pair of cushion cut blue sapphires, and bordered on the outer edges with bands of old mine and old European cut diamonds. The sides of the crown are worked with a pierced gallery. Many Retro jewels were created during the World War II years, hence the frequent use of synthetic gemstones. This ring, however, features natural stones that were repurposed from the owner’s old jewels inherited from family into something more fashionable. The shank is stamped with French 18K gold and platinum hallmarks.

• Origin: France, ca 1940
• Condition: excellent, typical wear to surfaces of sapphires
• Dimensions: crown 7/8” long x 5/8” wide tapering to 3/16” at the back of the shank
• Finger Size: 6
• Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, 1.22 cts; sapphire, 2.76 cts
• Weight: 8.6 g

An elegant 18K yellow gold brooch featuring an image of the water nymph Daphne, who was pursued by the sun god Apollo. His affections were not returned by Daphne and to save her from falling into his arms, Daphne’s father transformed her into a laurel tree. She was so impressed by the genuineness of his mourning, that the Daphne bowed her limbs and allowed Apollo to pluck laurel leaves which he fashioned in his own crown. Here, Daphne is shown wearing a bandeau of old European cut diamonds and with her head surrounded by arches of laurel. The wavy treatment of her flowing hair in the background is suggestive of her water origins. This medallion is almost certainly the work of sculptor Emile-Séraphin Vernier. Most jewels based on Vernier’s designs were made in France, but his designs were also licensed to American jewelers who created pieces in 14K gold. American examples such as this one typically have much heavier weight than their French counterparts. The back retains the original watch hook and pinstem with a replaced clasp. A bail for wear as a pendant could easily be added at the top. The back is also engraved “E.H.S. – S.B.H. 1925.” We believe the brooch is likely a about a decade older, probably around 1910 and that the engraving was when given as later gift. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: America, 1910
• Condition: excellent, sharp detail, replaced clasp
• Dimensions: 31/32” diameter
• Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .08 ct
• Weight: 10.3 g

An elegant American Art Nouveau pendant worked in 14K yellow gold, set with natural river pearls and period. The design has a feather-like appearance that is at once substantial and airy. The center heart-shaped peridot is 2.35 cts and the suspended pear-shaped peridot is .94 ct. Both stones have fine coloring and fire. The barrel clasp is marked “14K.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1910
• Condition: excellent, all original
• Pendant Dimensions:1-11/16” x 2-1/16”
• Overall Length: 16-1/2”
• Approximate Total Peridot Weight: 3.29 cts
• Weight: 6.8 g

An elegant Art Nouveau necklace featuring a central pendant hanging from a single chysoprase station that in turn hands between two more ornate shield-shaped stations set with chrysoprase cabochons. The central pendant features an oval chrysoprase cabochon enclosed in gold whiplash curves and accented with old mine cut diamonds. The gold surfaces are beautifully enhanced with a snakeskin texture. The pendant also originally had a pinstem so it could be removed from the chain and worn as a brooch. The original hallmark was most likely on the pinstem or its clasp. Given the sophistication of the design and the quality of the workmanship, the necklace is certainly the product of one of the better American makers of the early 20th century. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: America, ca. 1915
• Condition: excellent
• Pendant Drop Dimensions: 7/8” x 1-3/4”
• Overall Necklace Length: 17-1/4” (from clasps to central chrysoprase station)
• Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: chrysoprase, 7.74 cts; diamond, .20 cts
• Weight: 9.7 g

A classic Art Deco round locket worked in platinum and 14K rose gold. Both sides of the locket are divided diagonally into halves of platinum and gold, and on the front cover each of the halves is set with a almandite garnet. At first glance, the garnets look like rubies, but they have a more coppery color that more goes more nicely with the rose gold. The interior retains the original frame, glass and silk liner. Tested and guaranteed 14K and platinum.

• Origin: America, ca 1930
• Condition: excellent
• Diameter: 7/8”
• Approximate Total Garnet Weight: .22 ct
• Weight: 9.3 g

A fine heavy gold bracelet worked in a unisex modified curb link design. The bracelet has lots of movement and is very comfortable to wear despite its impressive weight. The concealed box clasp is stamped “14K.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1960
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 6-3/7” x 5/8”
• Weight: 59.2 g

A French Art Deco cocktail pick set in the unusual form of a large snail accompanied by a pair of baby snails. The snail is usually alone or occasionally with just one small snail. They are worked in chrome and are set on a mahogany base. The design is by the famed French Art Deco illustrator Benjamin Rabier, who had a side jpb designing entertaining barware. The twelve picks have red bakelite finials. Sets such as this were used on bar and café counters to serve cocktail garnishes, canapés, or even escargot.

• Origin: France, ca. 1930
• Condition: excellent; very light wear to wooden edges; all original
• Dimensions: 7” x 3-1/8” x 4-1/4”.

A vintage sterling silver vermouth dispenser in the form of a syringe by Gorham. These were called “Martini Spikes” when sold by Gorham in the 1960s. The functioning plunger allows vermouth to be drawn up into the syringe and then dispensed in precisely calibrated doses for your medicinal cocktails. The syringe originally cost $10. The syringe is presented in its original fitted box and is accompanied by the illustrated instruction card.

• Origin: America, 1967-70
• Condition: excellent, fully functional, no monograms or dings; case near mint condition
• Length: 6.25”

A sterling silver jigger in the form of an 18th century tavern tankard. The jigger measures 2 oz. Luxury New York retailers such as Cartier and Tiffany sold a selection of sterling silver novelty barware made by their suppliers. In this case, Cartier chose J. C. Boardman & Co. The bottom is stamped “Cartier” and also has Boardman’s hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: very good, a tiny pinpoint ding (1/16”) to one side, no monograms
• Height: 2.25”
• Weight: 67.1 g

A vintage sterling silver figural jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow, and red, meant to signify “go,” “caution,” and “stop.” Each light corresponds to the 1-, 2.5-, and 3.5-ounce markings on the jigger’s bottom. The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent, a 3/16” ding at the edge of the bottom visible upon close inspection
• Dimensions: 2-7/16”
• Weight: 50.7 grams

A classic mid-century sterling silver double jigger by Gorham. The smaller cup measures 1 oz and the larger one 2 oz. The interior is stamped “Gorham Sterling.”

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Height: 3-/ 2”
• Weight: 36.8 g

A classic mid-century sterling silver double jigger by Gorham. The smaller cup measures 1 oz and the larger one 2 oz. The interior is stamped “Gorham Sterling.”

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Height: 3-/ 2”
• Weight: 37.6 g

A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger by Thomae & Co. The rim is engraved “Only A Thimble Full.” The interior retains a softly gilt surface. Several companies made variations of thimble jiggers, but those by Thomae are among the best because of their superior weight and workmanship.

• Origin: America, ca. 1935
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Height: 2”
• Weight: 44.3 g

Vintage sterling silver figural jigger in the form of a jigger by Towle. The rim is engraved “Just a thimbleful.” Thimble jiggers became popular in the late Victorian era and remained so through the mid-20th century. The base is hallmarked by Towle.

• Origin: America, ca. 1960
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Height: 2” tall
• Weight: 28.9 g

An unusual mid-Century Taxco version of the classic sterling silver thimble jigger. Like most Mexican silver of the era, this piece has tremendous weight and a simple charm. The rim is engraved “Just A Thimbleful 1-1/4”. The bottom bears the hallmark of the Dominguez family. We have once before had the exact jigger with the mark specific to A. Dominguez and the Eagle stamp used in the late 1950s.

• Origin: Mexico, ca. 1955
• Condition: excellent, no dings
• Height: 1-11/16”
• Weight: 43.5 g

A sterling silver figural jigger in the form of a tankard by Simons Brothers. The jigger measures 1-1/2 ounces. The bottom is stamped with Simons’ hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
• Dimensions: 2” tall
• Weight: 20.3 grams

Lunt Sterling Silver Tankard Figural Jigger A sterling silver figural jigger in the form of an 18th century ale tankard by Lunt. The jigger measures 1 ounce. The bottom is stamped with Lunt’s hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca. 1960
• Condition: excellent, interior gilding intact, no dings or monograms
• Dimensions: 1-3/4” tall
• Weight: 24.9 grams

An early 20th century first standard (950/100 pure) silver tastevin decorated in the traditional Burgundian style with a coiled snake handle and appliques depicting vines of grapes and foliage along the sides. Applique decoration is uncommon, and this is a particularly nice example. The bowl is decorated with elongated cupules along one side for use in judging white wines and with large recessed cupules and raised perles for reds. Snake handles are thought to have represented the Garden of Eden and the temptations brought on by wine. The bottom is marked with an unidentified silversmith’s mark and with French first standard guarantee marks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1930
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 3” x 4”
• Weight: 101.0 grams

A classic Burgundian first standard (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin. The bowl is enhanced with repousse decoration of grapevines, leaves and fruit. The bottom is left unadorned in a style usually reserved for judging white wines. The tastevin is finished with a classic handle in the form of two entwined snakes grasping an apple in their jaws. This design is to represent the serpent from the Garden of Evil as a reminder that wine may lead to earthly temptation. The handle is stamped with French first standard silver marks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1930
• Condition: excellent, no dings
• Dimensions: 3” x 4” x 13/16”
• Weight: 58.7 grams

A rare chrome and bakelite barware set comprising a mechanical garnish spoon for olives or cherries, a ladle for dipping mixers or juice from a pitcher into a cocktail glass, and cocktail picks/stirrers. Each piece is finished with a bakelite cherry finial. The mechanical spoon is marked CADO, while the picks and ladle are unmarked, but are in a fitted presentation case marked “Créations H.P.” This set was purchased together, and it’s possible there was originally a case for the mechanical spoon, as well. Little is known about CADO except that the company produced a range of well-designed barware sometimes sold under its own name and sometimes under the name of a particular retail boutique such as Créations H.P.

• Origin: France, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: Mechanical Spoon, 13-5/8” long; ladle, 11” long; picks, 3-1/4” long

A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is accented with an incised line and exaggerated flared lip on the larger cup. The jigger is stamped “Sterling.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1960
• Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
• Height: 4-9/32”
• Weight: 37.8 g

A classic mid-century bell-shaped sterling silver double jigger. This example is a little taller and narrower than some, lending a more elegant appearance. The neck is stamped “Web-Sterling.”

• Origin: America, ca 1960
• Condition: excellent, no monograms or dings
• Height: 4-3/8”
• Weight: 49.2 g

A vintage sterling silver figural stoplight jigger by Gorham, the sides marked off with enameled stoplights in green, yellow, and red meant to signify “go” (1 oz); “caution” (2.5 oz); and “stop” (3.5 oz). The bottom is hallmarked by Gorham.

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 2-7/16” high
• Weight: 53.0 g

An extraordinary Victorian 18K gold hinged bangle bracelet belonging to the eldest daughter of the 9th Duke of Devonshire, Lady Maud Louisa Emma Cavendish, likely custom-made around between 1912-14 to celebrate her debut in society. Lady Maud married in 1917, so the bracelet is definitely prior to that event. The bracelet is entirely worked in a continuous panel of hand sawn foliage, flowers, grapes, and spiky seed pods. The front of the bracelet features the Cavendish coat of arms with three stags’ heads caboshed surmounted by a knight’s helmet barred. The back of the bracelet featured an “M" monogram so intricately worked into the design that it is difficult to see at first. The bracelet is heavy but retains an overall feeling of delicacy and lightness due to the extensive openwork of the design. The tongue of the clasp bears the hallmark of Henri Vever, arguably one of the two or three most important French jewelers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The hallmark was registered in 1912, not long after the publication of Vever’s authoritative book on the history of French jewelry, La Bijouterie Francaise au XIXe Siècle. By 1912, Vever was well into his Art Nouveau period, but in many circles, certainly those in which the Duke’s family traveled, the Art Nouveau style was considered perhaps a little too risqué for an unmarried young lady. The bracelet is presented in its original velvet- and silk-liked fitted case.

• Origin: France, 1912-1917
• Condition: excellent, sharp detail throughout
• Dimensions: 7/8” wide; 6-3/4” circumference
• Weight: 56.5 g.

French Art Nouveau 18K Gold & Diamond van der Straeten LA GAIETE Pendant A lovely French 18K gold, platinum and diamond Art Nouveau pendant featuring a young woman in flowing garments. The design “La Gaieté” (“the merry one”) was created by the famed Belgian sculptor George van der Straeten in 1900. Many such designs were adapted for jewelry, but van der Straeten’s images are very uncommon. The pendant is worked in an asymmetrical form bordered with rose cut diamonds set in platinum. The lady also wears a choker of rose cut diamonds. The piece originally had a pinstem and clasp that was removed at some point, but the two pendant loops appear to be original and are partially hallmarked with French 18K marks. The medallion is signed “G. van der Straeten” on the front.

• Origin: France, ca. 1910
• Condition: excellent; sharp detail
• Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 1-1/8”
• Weight: 10.5 g.
• Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .45 ct.

A pretty pair of French foxtail tassel earrings worked in yellow and rose 18K gold. The surmounts and the tops of the tassels are decorated with colored gold floral rosettes and each foxtail chain terminates in a small ball. The earrings dangle freely with attractive movement when being worn. Each is stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1880
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 2-1/16” long from top of earwire
• Weight: 9.7 g.

A French Art Nouveau 18K gold and diamond stickpin in the form of a mythological beast, perhaps a serpent-like dragon called a “vouivre,” which was reputed to be particularly vicious but easily terrified by naked humans . The creature grasps a small rose cut diamond in its open jaws. Mythological beasts of all sorts were particularly popular in French Art Nouveau jewelry. The pin stem bears French 18K gold hallmarks.

• Origin: France, ca. 1890
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: head, 9/16” x 3/4"; overall length, 2-11/16”
• Weight: 1.6 g.
Approximate Diamond Weight: .03 ct.

An outstanding sterling silver centerpiece basket by Gorham. The sides and handle are decorated with extremely ornate bright-cut engraving in a swirling foliate pattern. The motif is repeated to great effect on the gilt feet that raise up the basket. The intersections of the handle and feet are adorned with a classical lion head and the outer surfaces throughout are finished with an acid-etched matte texture. The interior and the reeded decoration along the rims are finished with bright gilding that contrasts beautifully with the outer surfaces. This centerpiece is an excellent example of Gorham’s work for an elite market around the time of the American Centennial. The bottom is stamped with Gorham’s hallmark and the date mark for 1871, and bears the retail location mark for Gorham’s store at Union Square in New York City.

• Origin: America, 1871
• Condition: very good, the interior has some pinpoint dings just visible in strong raking like, and very light wear to the gilding
• Dimensions: 7-1/4” (w) x 10” (l) x 8-1/4” (h)
• Weight: 737.0 g.

A nice mid-century French sterling silver zodiac pendant with the sign for Scorpio. The design is intended to look like an ancient coin with borders that are out of round, areas of deliberate wear, and a stippled background. The reverse shows the corresponding astrological sign. The pendant is stamped with French silver marks used before 1962.

• Origin: France, ca. 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 1-1/16”, excluding the jump ring
• Weight: 10.2 grams.

A classic mid-century French sterling silver zodiac pendant with the sign for Aquarius. The design shows a stylized woman spilling water from a cornucopia. The design has a 1970s vibe, but the silver hallmark was only used until 1962. The pendant is also stamped with an illegible silversmith’s mark.

• Origin: France, ca. 1960
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 7/8” x 1-1/16” (excluding bail and jump ring)
• 11.1 g.

A stunning bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Twist” line launched in 1962. Van Cleef’s jewels of that period took on a new lightness of mood from those of the previous decade. Color and a sense of movement became ever more important. The “Twist” bracelet matches flexible gold mesh with gold beads along the edge, cultured cultured pearls and coral beads to create a casual yet stately jewel that looks at home with jeans or a gown. The ingenious clasp is as small as possible to preserve the effect of a single torsade encircling the wrist. The Twist line was made with coral, lapis and onyx, and in addition to bracelets, included necklaces and clip earrings. The bracelet is fully marked with French 18K gold stamps and is stamped with the serial number 14.491 and “V.C.A. 62.” There is also the master goldsmith’s mark for Roger Stoffel of Stoffel et Cie, a workshop that created jewels for Van Cleef, Cartier, and Jean Schlumberger in the 1960s.

• Origin: France, 1962
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 9/16” wide; 8” long
• Weight: 14.2 grams

A beautifully worked 14K gold chain, each link fashioned as a three-point ivy leaf. The links are attached to one another with curling vine tendrils. In Victorian floriography (the language of flowers), ivy leaves variously conveyed the sentiments of friendship, affection, fidelity or wedded love. Generally, friendship and affection seem to have been the most common sentiments. The clasp is marked “14K.”

• Origin: America, ca. 1900
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 15-3/8” long; 7/8” wide
• Weight: 27.0 grams

An elegant Victorian 18K gold curb link bracelet enhanced at the center with a diamond rosette. The rosette features a prong-set old European diamond of .30 carat surrounded by ten mine cut diamonds in petal shaped settings. The center diamond is graded as I color, VS2 clarity. The curb links are finished with a ribbed texture that gives them a soft shimmer. The tongue of the box clasp is marked “18Ct.”

• Origin: England, ca 1900
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: rosette diameter, 7/16” circumference, 6-1/8”
• Weight: 7.3 grams
• Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .40 carat

An elegant late Retro period, three-color gold ring set with rubies. The surface is worked in a pattern of white gold rose blossoms with rose gold accents against a stippled yellow gold background finished with a rose gold scalloped border. Each rose is set at the center with a small round ruby. The interior is stamped “14K.” Extra-wide rings such as this are referred to as “cigar band rings” because of their resemblance to the wide paper band on a fine cigar. They are easy to wear and mesh nicely with other rings.

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: excellent, minor wear to ruby surfaces typical for the period
• Dimensions: 15/32” wide
• Finger Size: 6-3/4
• Weight: 7.4 grams
• Approximate Total Ruby Weight: .08 carat

A nice late Victorian 14k rose gold single Albert watch chain comprising shortened trombone links alternating with circular links, leading to a simple t-bar. A short length of chain suspends a spring-ring clasp to hang a fob. The inside of the dog clip is stamped 14K and the chain tests 14K.

• Origin: America, ca. 1900
• Condition: excellent; minor wear to the spring-ring clasp
• Dimensions: 11-1/4” (dog clip to t-bar); 1-3/8” suspension bail to spring-ring)
• Weight: 24.6 grams

A classic Edwardian 14K gold double Albert watch chain in a flat curb link design. The chain is completed with a moustache-shaped bar and a larger open link that could accommodate a fob or two. The chain and bar are hallmarked 14K by J. Jacoves of New York. The chain is also marked “1916.”

• Origin: America, ca 1916
• Condition: excellent, the spring-ring clasp has been replaced with a gold-filled clasp, but the swivel dog-clip is original and 14K
• Dimensions: 15-1/2” long (dog-clip to spring-ring); 2-1/2” long (chain to t-bar)
• Weight: 23.0 grams

An example of the early 20th century French silversmith Marc Parrod’s interpretation of a classic 18th century tastevin. Most of Parrod’s tastevins used a serpent handle, but this example has a tab handle engraved with a cluster of grapes inside a heart and the legend “Le bon vin rejouit le Coeur” (“Good wine gladdens the heart.”) The bowl is enhanced with repousse decoration of heavy grape clusters, vines and leaves along the sides. The edge of the bottom retains the raised “perles” used to reflect light into the wine to better show its color, but the hammered bottom is an uncommon Parrod treatment in a more 17th century style. Parrod was well known for his fantasy tastevins based on ancient designs and sometimes even engraved the name of a supposed original owner and a suitable year. In this case, the year was 1821, the city was Beaune in the Burgundy region, and the owner was Michelot (“little Michael”). The tastevin is fully marked with Parrod’s hallmarks and with French 1st standard (950/1000 pure) silver marks.

• Origin: France, ca 1903-44 (most likely toward the earlier part of the period)
• Condition: very good, a few small dings along the upper rim
• Dimensions: 3-5/16” x 4-3/8”
• Weight: 71.1 grams

A heavy vintage Italian charm or pendant worked in 18K yellow gold and set with amethysts. The gold surfaces are embellished with rope twists and beaded appliques. The amethysts have intense violet coloring with even saturation. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.

• Origin: Italy, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 1-3/8” (excluding bail)
• Weight: 16.7 grams
• Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 10.43 carats

A beautiful Art Deco 18K white gold three-stone ring set with peridots. The setting is finely worked in an Art Deco interpretation of a classic acanthus leaf design. The workmanship is ornate enough that the setting appears to be a filigree mounting upon initial inspection. The peridots have fine coloring, clarity and brilliance. The center stone is 1.58 carats and is flanked on either side by a 1.10 carat stone. The shank is stamped “18K.”

• Origin: America, ca 1925
• Condition: excellent
• Finger Size: 7-1/4
• Dimensions: crown, 13-16” x 5/16”
• Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 3.78 carats
• Weight: 5.0 grams

A nice Victorian 14K gold by-pass bangle bracelet, the top adorned with a spray of wheat set with turquoise cabochons and tiny seed pearls. In the Victorian era, sprays of wheat were intended to represent “posperity.” At a time when a woman’s fortunes depended entirely upon those of her husband, a bracelet such as this may have been gifted for the wedding as a hope for the bride’s future prosperity. The bangle is hinged, so it is easy to put on and remove. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

• Origin: America, ca. 1880
• Condition: excellent, a couple of pinpoint dings on the side right next to the push-clasp
• Dimensions:1/2” wide; 6-1/8” circumference
• Weight: 17.2 grams

An elegant Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a row of five collet-set amethysts separated by gold floral and foliage sprays. The amethysts have good saturated color free of zoning and are nicely matched. The bangle is hinged so it is easy to put on and remove. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

• Origin: America, ca 1910
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 13/32” wide; 6-5/16” circumference
• Weight: 15.6 grams
• Approximate Total Amethyst Weight: 4.09 carats

A nicely detailed 14K gold anchor pendant. In Victorian jewelry, the anchor was meant to convey a sense of hope, security and steadfastness. This classic example is enhanced with a detailed spiral or rope and sharp prongs. The piece is large enough to wear as a pendant or could be used as a charm on a chunky bracelet. Stamped “14K.”

• Origin: America, ca 1890
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 11/16” x 1-1/8 (excluding jump ring)
• Weight: 1.9 grams

A superb 14K gold hinged bangle featuring a graduated row of oval brilliant cut amethysts with a pair of round brilliant diamonds separating each stone. The amethysts are of exceptional quality rivalling the finest Siberian stones mined in the 19th century. They have a deeply saturated violet color and show no color zoning. The diamonds are estimated at G color, VVS2 clarity and are set in white gold to further enhance their sparkle. The clasp is stamped 14K. The safety chain has a clasp so the bracelet can be opened fully for ease of putting on and taking off.

• Origin: America, ca. 1930
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 7/16” wide tapering to 7/32” at the back; 6-1/2” circumference
• Weight: 28.7 grams
• Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: amethyst, 14.99 carats; diamond, .60 carats

A handsome 18K yellow gold ring featuring a row of three vivid green emeralds. The stones are simply bead-set with a bit of engraving to add a little sparkle to the setting. The crown and shank have a plain polished finish. The emeralds have very fine color graded as “very slightly bluish-green, medium dark tone, vivid saturation (vsbG6/6). Inclusions are typical of emeralds originating in Columbia. The interior of the shank is stamped with English 18K gold hallmarks for London, 2003. The maker’s mark is “GD&S” for G. Davison & Sons.

• Origin: England, 2003
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: crown 13/16” x 3/8”; shank tapering to 7/32” at the back
• Finger Size: 11-1/2
• Weight: 14.2 grams
• Approximate Total Emerald Weight: 1.43 carats

Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Mississippi River Pearl & Diamond Pendant/ Pin An elegant Art Nouveau daisy pendant/pin, the petals formed from elongated Mississippi River pearls arranged around a textured gold disc studded with an old European cut diamond. The pearls have attractive luster and the diamond is I color and VS2 clarity. The back retains the original folding pendant bail and pinstem/clasp. The back is marked 14K and is stamped with the maker’s mark for Crossman & Co.

• Origin: America, ca 1910
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1” diameter
• Weight: 5.7 grams
• Approximate Diamond Weight: .06 carat

A 14K gold folding portrait locket in the shape of a lucky four-leaf clover. The leaves are decorated with engraved and brushed finishes to create the details and center an amethyst sphere set in prongs. The back cover is simply decorated in a brushed texture. The locket opens to reveal compartments with oval openings for four photos, making it ideal for a mother of four, or a mother of three who likes her husband as much as her kids! The interior is stamped 14K. The clover can be worn as a pendant or as a charm on a chunky bracelet.

• Origin: America, ca 1950
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1” x 1” (excluding bail”
• Weight: 12.1 grams

A very rare pair of Victorian 14K gold bean-back cufflinks, the round faces depicting a young man and woman in Renaissance dress. The face with the man is marked “Romeo” near the border and the lady is marked “Juliette.” Note the French spelling of her name. These same medals occasionally appear in French jewels of the period. Lacking very many good Art Nouveau designers here, American designers sometimes commissioned Parisian jewelers to make certain elements such as the faces of these cufflinks that were later assembled in the U.S. as completed piece of jewelry. At others times, they simply copied the French version. The sharpness in the design, including the lightly stippled background texture, confirms that the faces were made by the original artist in Paris. The connectors are marked with Bippart, Griscom & Osborne’s 14K hallmark.

• Origin: faces, France, ca 1903; remainder, America, ca 1905
• Condition: very good, sharp detail, a small seam separation on one connector bar that doesn't detract from the appearance or utility
• Dimensions: 9/16" diameter
• Weight: 6.4 grams

A very heavy late Victorian 14K rose gold watch chain completed with a matching t-bar. The curb link chain is completed with a t-bar, a dog clip, and a 1-1/2” length of chain to suspend a fob. The chain is stamped repeatedly with the Imperial Russian mark for 56 zolotnik gold (a tad purer than 14K) used 1898-1908.

• Origin: Russia, 1898-1908
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 12-3/8” long (dog clip to t-bar); 1-1/2” long (suspension bail to fob bail)
• Weight: 50.2 grams

A classic late Victorian gold padlock clasp. These were used mostly for bracelets but could also be used with necklaces. Today, they are often worn as charms or in their original function. In Victorian jewelry symbolism, padlocks represented the unbreakable bonds of love. The padlock with stamped with the English 9ct mark, but the jump tests as 14K gold.

• Origin: England, ca. 1900
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 9/16” x 13/16” (1-1/16” with jump ring)
• Weight: 2.0 grams