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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1401727
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A classic pair of Mid-Century “around the cuff” mesh cufflinks set with square cut sapphires and round diamonds. This classic style securely holds the cuff and is heavy enough to know you’re wearing them. At the same time, the flexible mesh makes them very comfortable. The gemstones have excellent color and clarity. The overall look is clean and streamlined. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked by Gubelin and bears a serial number.
  • Origin: Switzerland, ca. 1950.
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Dimensions: 3/8” (10mm) wide.
  • Weight: 22.7 grams.
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .05 carat; sapphire, 1.45 carats.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1401725
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A handsome pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, each face enhanced with “quilted” engraving studded with round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires. Cufflinks in this design are often marked “Tiffany & Co.” They were made by one of the Newark jewelers such as Larter for retail at Tiffany’s New York store. They always have generous weight and use high-quality gemstones. Sometimes, as in this case, they are marked only “14K”.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1940.
  • Condition: excellent; all original.
  • Dimensions: faces, 1/2" x 1/2”.
  • Weight: 11.6 grams.
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .18 carat; sapphire, .80 carat.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1401398
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A beautiful Second Empire 18K yellow gold locket, the front decorated with an enamel portrait of a society lady in a brightly-colored formal dress. Her ornate hairdo is studded with an ostrich plume, blue forget-me-nots, lace and small rose-cut diamonds. Interestingly, she wears a locket in the portrait, as well as a gold bracelet and a shoulder brooch. The portrait is enclosed in a frame of opaque black enamel that accents the punch-work decoration around the image. The original bail is similarly decorated. The interior retains the original frames, glass covers and French blue silk linings. The back is simply engraved with a shield reserve (never monogrammed). Stamped with French hallmarks.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1860.
  • Condition: no enamel damage; three dings on the reverse.
  • Dimensions: 1-1/4' x 2-1/8" (including bail).
  • Weight: 20.3 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1401318
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This exquisite French Victorian pendant/brooch features a fine onyx cameo depicting a fairy-winged woodland nymph, her translucent gown pulled aside to expose her breasts, dancing and tossing boughs of flowers. The cameo is surrounded by an ornate shield-shaped border of rose-cut diamonds and a single natural pearl set in silver over 18K gold. The diamonds are of very good quality with excellent brilliance and clarity. The bale can be detached for wear as a brooch, or the pinstem and clasp can be removed for wear as a pendant. There was once also a removable drop element—probably a pear-shaped pearl at the bottom. The jewel is stamped with French gold and silver marks and an illegible master goldsmith's mark.

Nymphs protected the natural environment in the specific areas where they lived such as rivers, woodlands, lakes, mountains and meadows. They often hung around with fun-loving full-fledged immortals such as Dionysos and Artemis. The beauty and allure of Greek nymphs was such that they could seduce Gods and mortals at will, often becoming mothers to great heroes such as Achilles. They were said to cause "nympholepsy" that incapacitated men with passionate frenzies, especially around noontime.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1860.
  • Condition: excellent; all original; pearl drop element lacking.
  • Dimensions: 1-9/16" x 1-15/16" (2-9/16" with bail).
  • Weight: 23.4 grams.
  • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 2.03 carats.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1400651
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A pretty late Victorian 10K gold locket, the front decorated with a colorful champleve and painted enamel image of a thistle blossom. In Victorian flower language, the thistle represented the sentiment "meddling is unwelcome." One can imagine a rebellious young woman using it to hide the image of a suitor of whom her parents don't quite approve! And of course, the thistle is the emblem of Scotland. The cover opens by pressing on the bail, a mechanism we've never seen before. The interior is stamped 10Ct.
  • Origin: probably England, ca. 1890.
  • Dimensions: 13/16" (20 mm) diameter.
  • Condition: a small area of missing enamel at the tip of one leaf and a tiny flake at the corner of the thistle blossom (neither are immediately noticeable); a few dimples on the back.
  • Weight: 4.1 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1950 item #1400644
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A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks featuring collet-set rectangular garnet plaques in a deep wine red shade. The faces are connected by chains to classic baton backs. The cufflinks are stamped with French 18K gold marks and an illegible master goldsmith's mark.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1940.
  • Dimensions: faces, 9/16" x 11/16" (14x18mm).
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Weight: 13.2 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1400642
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A classic pair of Art Deco sterling silver stirrup cufflinks, the ends set with black onyx sugarloaf cabochons. This style of cufflink was popularized by Cartier in the 1920s. The cufflinks bear Swiss import hallmarks used until 1934, and are stamped "935" indicating that they have a slightly higher pure silver content than sterling silver.
  • Origin: Continental Europe, probably France, ca. 1925.
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Dimensions: faces, 11/32"(15 mm) diameter.
  • Weight: 10.0 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Silver : Pre 1930 item #1400625
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A colorful pair of doubled-sided French Art Deco enameled silver cufflinks. The rectangular faces have canted corners and are enhanced with champleve enamel in bright opaque red, green and black. The chain connectors are stamped with French silver marks and the backs of the faces have an unidentified maker's mark.
  • Origin: France, ca. 1920.
  • Condition: excellent; light surface scratches commensurate with age, but no chips.
  • Dimensions: 5/8" x 13/32" (16 x 10 mm).
  • Weight: 5.7 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1400291
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A fine 18K yellow gold Venetian Etruscan fob bracelet charm or pendant set with five oval amethysts and four pearls in a crown shape. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire, rosettes and beading. The amethysts have very attractive medium violet coloring with excellent clarity. The bail is stamped with Italian 18K gold hallmarks.
  • Origin: Italy, ca. 1960.
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Dimensions: 1-1/8" x 1" x 1-1/4" (excluding bail).
  • Weight: 17.8 grams.
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 14.55 carats.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1400290
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A fine 19K yellow gold folding ball locket with a capacity for four images. The exterior is decorated with a stippled checkerboard pattern with a belt on either side that holds the sphere closed. When the belts are unlatched, the locket opens accordian-style to reveal the inner frames. These lockets have become increasingly difficult to find. The locket is stamped with Portuguese hallmarks for .800 (19.2K) gold.
  • Origin: Porto, Portugal, ca. 1938.
  • Condition: excellent.
  • Dimensions: 13/16" diameter.
  • Weight: 16.5 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1400286
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This fabulous snarling tiger is glowing with lifelike translucent enamels in multiple shades of gold, orange, brown and black. The nostrils and tongue are accented with deep red enamel. Each eye is set with an old European cut diamond and the fangs grasp a third diamond. The stones are good quality, graded at I color, SI1 clarity. The pendant is deeply three-dimensional with superb detailing. The back is also stamped with Alling & Co.’s mark. Alling was manufacturer for leading retailers such as Tiffany & Co., Bailey, Banks Biddle and C.D. Peacock.

The back is ornately engraved “EBP From the Armour Boys/Sioux City, IA/June 1907.” Our research suggests that the “Armour Boys” were the owners of the meatpacking company Armour, and that “EBP” was Elizabeth Ann Brasker Plankinton, daughter of their partner in the company. One of Armour’s largest factories opened in Sioux City in 1907.

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  • Origin: America, 1907.
  • Condition: excellent condition.
  • Dimensions: 1 3/32” wide x 1 1/8” tall (excluding bail and jump ring).
  • Weight: 11.5 grams.
  • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .15 carat.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1400283
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    A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with a rose cut diamond and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies. In 1907, the Lyonnais jewelry Alphonse Augis created a love token based on the poem. This example maintains the “crêpe de chine” textured background, but pairs it with the simple beveled border used in the 1950s. The use of a rose cut diamond and the A-Augis signature suggest the earlier part of that period. The medium size is perfect for either a neck chain or a charm bracelet. The pendant is fully stamped with French 18K gold marks and with Augis’ maker’s mark.
    • Origin: France, 1950.
    • Condition: excellent; sharp detail.
    • Dimensions: 15/16” diameter (excluding bail and jump ring); the size of a quarter.
    • Weight: 5.7 grams.
    • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .05 carat; ruby, .08 carat.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1400282
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    A gorgeous enameled clover, worked in several shades of green is featured in this ring converted from a Victorian earring. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a small pearl. The clover is set on a sturdy 14K gold split shank. Four-leaf clovers are generally associated with good luck, but in Victorian flower symbology, they also carried the sentiment, "Be mine." So whether you're in love or just feeling lucky, this ring is perfect!
    • Origin: America, ca. 1900.
    • Condition: converted; no enamel damage; excellent condition.
    • Dimensions: crown, 3/4" x 3/4".
    • Finger Size: 7.
    • Weight: 3.7 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1400279
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    A lovely, colorful Art Nouveau 14K gold, seed pearl and enamel pin in the form of a violet by the Newark firm Crane & Theurer. The flower petals are enameled in cream darking gradually through lilac to deep violet along the edges. Each of the petals is finished with an arc of tiny seed pearls echoing the larger pearl set at the flower's center. The reverse is stamped with the maker's hallmark and "14K."
    • Origin: America, ca. 1910.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: 13/16" x 7/8".
    • Weight: 4.1 gr.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1400278
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    An elegant pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold earrings set with Mediterranean coral. The engraved mountings are set with coral bars and an applied vine motif. The drops can be removed from the surmounts for a more restrained appearance for daytime wear. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
    • Origin: America, ca 1860.
    • Condition: excellent; all original.
    • Dimensions: 1-5/8" from top of wire.
    • Weight: 5.5 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1398412
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    A stunning Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch featuring an enameled and engraved portrait of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, horses and olives. Her beautifully engraved helmet is adorned with a small rose cut diamond. Her armor and the embroidery along the edges of her gown are also engraved. The quality of the painted enamel facial details and the background champleve enamel in royal blue is gorgeous. The edges of the medallion are enhanced with natural pearls. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp, both stamped with French 18K marks. A folding bail could easily be added to the piece can be worn as a pendant.
    • Origin: France, ca 1890.
    • Condition: excellent; all original; no enamel damage.
    • Dimensions: 1-3/32" diameter.
    • Weight: 8.4 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1398411
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    An elegant Art Nouveau 14K gold pendant and watch pin depicting the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. The design is worked in the medallist style more typical of French Art Nouveau jewelry, but this piece is American. The workmanship is first rate. Athena was the goddess of wisdom, horses and olives, and was the patroness of Athens. Here she is shown wearing her helmet, but it is adorned with wings instead of the usual dragon. Her identity is confirmed, however, with the sprigs of olive leaves and fruit tucked into her helmet. The edges of the pendant are set with small natural pearls. The back is stamped "14K" and retains the original folding bail, pinstem and watch hook.

    NOTE: The pendant is shown with an optional 16" 14K gold chain.
    • Origin: America, ca. 1900.
    • Condition: excellent; sharp details; all original.
    • Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter.
    • Weight: 6.0 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1398408
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    A superb pair of Victorian 12K gold articulated earrings set with Whitby jet. The long triangular elements are suspended from inverted double teardrop-shaped surmounts, and support cone-shaped jet drops. The cutting of the jet has a very angular, almost modernist appearance. The earrings hang from new 14K shepherd's hooks and have wonderful movement. The settings are tested and guaranteed 12K.
    • Origin: England, ca 1860.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: 2-3/16" long from top of the earwire.
    • Weight: 3.5 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1396359
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    An imposing 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with sapphires and diamonds. A row of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut sapphires stretches across the top of the bracelet, flanked on either side by a row of rose cut diamonds set in silver. The sapphires, each of about .75 carat, are of outstanding quality, with vibrant pure blue coloring, eye-clean clarity, and a velvety appearance. The diamonds, each of about .6 carat, are graded as G/SI1. The bangle is double-hinged so it's very easy to get on. The clasp is stamped with French 18K gold marks.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1850.
    • Condition: excellent; a few very small dings on the back side but no major dents or scrapes.
    • Dimensions: 5/8" wide; 6-1/2" interior circumference.
    • Weight: 34.8 grams.
    • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: sapphire, 3.08 carats; diamond, 2.78 carats.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1396351
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    A lovely Art Nouveau depiction of the Greek goddess Iris worked in 14K yellow gold. The goddess wears an elaborate floral headdress punctuated with an old mine cut diamond. Her wings, in folded position, can just be seen behind her shoulders. The brooch is finished with a garland of iris blossoms and foliage. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and, as such, connected the earthly and heavenly worlds. The back of the brooch retains the original c-clasp and watch hook. It can easily be converted to a pendant with the addition of a bail at the top. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
    • Origin: America, ca. 1900.
    • Condition: excellent, sharp detail; the pinstem appears to be original, but is not gold.
    • Dimensions: 1" diameter.
    • Weight: 10.3 grams.
    • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .02 carat.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1396347
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    A beautifully-detailed semi-nude woman peeks out from the center of a pink enameled flower in this Art Nouveau pendant and brooch. Her hair is adorned with a diamond-centered white enameled flower and she wears a diamond necklace. The background flower petal are worked in translucent iridescent enamels in shades of pink fading to cream at the edges. The back of the pendant retains the original folding bail, pinstem and clasp. The back is stamped 14K and has an unidentified maker's mark "7VI".

    NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain, available for an additional $125.
    • Origin: America, ca. 1910
    • Condition: excellent; no enamel damage except perhaps a small nick to one of the white flower petals visible only under magnification
    • Dimensions: 1-1/16" diameter
    • Weight: 5.9 grams
    • Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .08 carat.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1396344
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    A fine French Victorian 18K gold and shaded enamel pin featuring an image of Raphael's "Madonna della Seggiola". The enamel scene of Mary, Jesus and John the Baptist is beautifully executed with great attention to detail. The gold background is stippled for added texture and a little sparkle. The reverse retains the original pinstem and clasp, both marked with French 18K stamps. There is also a partially visible maker's mark. This piece could easily be converted to a pendant with the addition of a bail at the top.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1860
    • Condition: excellent; no enamel damage
    • Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter
    • Weight: 4.75 grams
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1394534
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    A stunning mid-19th century brooch featuring a pansy, the lower petals set with rose cut diamonds and the upper petals with buff-cut amethysts of a deep violet hue. The colorful flower is simply presented against a plain gold background. In Victorian flower language, the pansy represented the sentiment "Think of me" and jewels with pansies were often given as love tokens or going away gifts. The brooch could easily be converted to a pendant with the addition of a bail at the back. The original clasp is stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible maker's mark.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1860.
    • Condition: excellent; all original.
    • Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter.
    • Weight: 7.8 grams.
    • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .36 carat; amethyst, 4.5 carats.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1910 item #1394531
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    A fantastic and rare pair of 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau cufflinks by Krementz, the double faces depicting Native American warriors. The facial and hair details are beautifully worked in a design that also includes a bow and a quiver of arrows. Krementz made at least two different designs depicting Native Americans, with this being the more ornate of the two. The backs are fully marked by Krementz.
    • Origin: America, ca. 1900.
    • Condition: excellent; sharp detail.
    • Dimensions: large faces, 3/4" x 17/32"; small faces, 1/2" x 3/8".
    • Weight: 5.0 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1394530
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    A gorgeous enameled pansy, worked in several shades of purple and lavender is featured in this ring converted from a Victorian earring. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a small pearl. The pansy is set on a sturdy 14K gold split shank. Pansies are generally associated with remembrance, but in Victorian flower symbology, they also carried the sentiment, "Think of me." So whether you're in love or just feeling nostalgic, this ring is perfect!
    • Origin: America, ca. 1900.
    • Condition: converted; a miniscule fleabite to the enamel at the edge of one petal.
    • Dimensions: crown, 3/4" x 11/16".
    • Finger Size: 7.
    • Weight: 5.8 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1394529
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    A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the second largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. The pendant is presented with its original Tiffany 18" 18K gold chain. This piece currently retails for $2200.
    • Origin: America, ca. 2000.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: 1" x 1-1/16"; necklace length, 18".
    • Weight: 10.1 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1394474
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    This classic Boucheron baton design has been in fashion since the Art Deco era. Worked in 18K gold, the removable batons are elegantly decorated with simple reeded engraving. Each cufflink is signed "Boucheron Paris" and is stamped with French 18K marks and serial numbers.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1950.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: batons, 7/8" long.
    • Weight: 10.7 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1394472
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    A handsome pair of silver double-sided cufflinks in the form of horseshoes. The faces are nicely detailed and the cufflinks have good weight. The connectors are marked "935", indicating a purity slightly higher than sterling silver, and also have an unidentified maker's mark "MV."
    • Origin: Continental Europe, probably Switzerland, ca 1950.
    • Condition: excellent
    • Dimensions: faces, 5/8" x 5/8".
    • Weight: 8.5 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1950 item #1393879
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    A vintage 18K yellow gold heart-shaped pendant/charm, the border set with alternating cushion cut Burmese rubies and old mine cut diamonds. Like most Retro pieces, the large size has great presence. The rubies have fine, bright red color and VS clarity, and display all the characteristics of Burmese rubies. There are no indications of heat or other treatment. The diamonds are of similarly fine quality, graded as I color, SI clarity. The bail is marked “750” for 18K gold. The pendant is ideal for monogramming, but there is no evidence of any previous engraving.

    NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
    • Ca. 1940.
    • Condition: excellent, all original.
    • Dimensions: 1” x 1-1/8” (excluding bail).
    • Weight: 6.1 grams.
    • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: ruby, .6 carat; diamond, .4 carat.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1393878
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    A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the second largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. This piece currently retails for $1925.

    NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
    • Origin: America, ca. 2000.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: 1-1/16" x 1-1/8".
    • Weight: 8.4 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1393877
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    A classic 18K gold “Open Heart” in the rare extra-large size by Tiffany & Co. Created by Elsa Peretti, this design became one of Tiffany’s most popular and identifiable pieces. This pendant is the largest of the four sizes available. The back of the pendant is signed “Elsa Peretti “ and is fully hallmarked by Tiffany & Co. This piece currently retails for $2400.

    NOTE: The pendant is shown on a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
    • Origin:: America, ca. 2000.
    • Condition: excellent.
    • Dimensions: 1-7/16" x 1-5/16".
    • Weight: 9.4 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1393875
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    A striking Art Nouveau 18K gold and pearl necklace in the form of a pendant of chestnut leaves suspended from a cluster of chestnuts. The gold surfaces are entirely hand engraved with very fine detail. The pendant is set with a natural button pearl and suspends a second pearl at the bottom. The chain is enhanced with a series of tiny pearls, as well. Chestnut trees have traditionally represented fertility, but in Victorian flower language, came more to represent “luxury and abundance.” This style of necklace, called a “draperie” was a popular form among Parisian jewelers around 1900-10. The necklace is stamped with French 18K gold marks, as well as an illegible maker’s mark.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1905.
    • Condition: excellent; sharp detail; all original.
    • Dimensions: pendant, 1-1/8” wide x 3” long from the cluster of fruit to the suspended pearl; chain length, 15-7/8”.
    • Weight: 10.9 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1930 item #1393712
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    A very fine pair of Art Deco cufflinks, the front faces comprising carved natural green jadeite discs edged in black enamel. The jade plaques, with bright grass green coloring with moderate mottling and translucency, are carved in a traditional stylized floral motif. The faces are connected to yellow gold backs engraved with concentric rings in a target pattern. The front and back faces are constructed with identical structural elements, so they are entirely original. The faces are joined with clips so a face can be removed when fitting into a cuff hole. The faces and connectors are stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible master goldsmith’s mark.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1920.
    • Condition: excellent; no cracks to jadeite; a couple of minute fleabites to the enamel on one face; gold faces have light surface scratching consistent with age.
    • Dimensions: front faces, 11/16” diameter; back faces, 5/8” diameter.
    • Weight: 11.1 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1393709
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    An extraordinarily fine pair of Georgian hardstone cameo earrings set in 15K yellow gold. The cameos, certainly of Italian origin, and possibly several hundred years older than the earrings themselves, are carved from a grayish-green stone with white and rust banding. The images depict a satyr with exaggerated pointy ears and a leering grin, and a female companion with a floral wreath in her hair. In both, the grayish-green stone forms the background, while the facial features are picked out in white, and the floral headdresses have a faint rust tint. The gold settings have cut-down collets and a gentle ogee-shaped outer frame. The cameos are relatively thin and appear to be backed with black wax or pitch to hold them securely in place. The closures are front-to-back hinges. Georgian-era cameo jewelry is quite difficult to find. Tested and guaranteed 15K.
    • Origin: England, ca. 1800.
    • Condition: very good; no damage or wear except for a small fracture at the uppermost edge of the background in the female cameo visible under magnification.
    • Dimensions: 1/2” x 5/8” long (excluding wires). Weight: 7.1 grams.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1930 item #1393707
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    $995.00
    This classic U.S. Navy ring is something of an oddity—it was custom-made in France! The ring is an older style with shoulders depicing an American eagle surmounting a stars and stripes shield over the letters “USN”. The crown is set with an oval cabochon of almandine garnet surrounded by the words “United States Navy,” the words separated by stars. The garnet has an intense deep red color that contrasts handsomely with the gold. The design elements of the ring suggest an early 20th century period. The shank is stamped with French 18K gold marks and also with an unidentified French goldsmith’s mark. The ring is hand-engraved, so was likely a custom order by an American gentleman from a Parisian jeweler.
    • Origin: France, ca. 1925.
    • Condition: excellent; light wear consistent with age, but the design is clear.
    • Dimensions: 5/8” wide at crown, tapering to 1/8” at the shank.
    • Finger Size: 11-1/4.
    • Weight: 10.6 grams.
    • Approximate Total Garnet Weight: 1.65 carats.
    All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1393505
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    A lovely 18K yellow and white gold, ruby and enamel love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign in white gold and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies. The remainder of the text is highlighted in black enamel.

    In 1907, the Lyonnais jewelry Alphonse Augis created a love token based on the poem. This example has the starburst textured background paired with a bright-cut border in a style from the 1970s. It is signed “A.A.” The medium size is perfect for either a neck chain or a charm bracelet. The pendant is fully stamped with French 18K gold marks and with Augis’ maker’s mark.
    • Origin: France, 1975.
    • Condition: excellent; sharp detail.
    • Dimensions: 13/16” diameter (excluding bail and jump ring).
    • Weight: 2.6 grams.
    • Approximate Total Ruby Weight: .04 carat.