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Art Nouveau Enameled Locket Gold .jpg (81284 bytes) Art Nouveau Gold Enameled Locket   Measuring just over 1 5/8 inches in diameter, guaranteed to be at least 10K gold but is unmarked. Initials FGB are on reverse side with original photos in locket. Translucent enamel on face and diamond (untested) in her hair.  Locket is in excellent condition.

 

Order # 1        SOLD 

Art Nouveau Enameled Byzantine Lady 14k Watch Pin/Brooch  Stunning and very hard to find Byzantine lady motif features translucent enamel  that delicately accents her lovely face and hair ornament.  This all original piece functions both as a brooch and watch pin and is marked 14k.  This motif was frequently made by Alling, however this piece is unmarked.  Good size, measuring just under 1 1/8ths inches by 1 inch and haws it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  

Order # 537    RESERVED

Art Nouveay Lady Diamond 14k Locket.jpg (145236 bytes) Art Nouveau Byzantine Lady Diamond 14k Locket This gorgeous large Art Nouveau locket features a very three dimensional Mucha style lady with a Byzantine look.  Her elaborate headband is set with diamonds and her necklace is set with a single red stone (ruby or garnet, hard to tell).  The unusual aspects of this lovely piece is the pose of the lady, her full face and not a profile as you frequently see with lockets of the period.  The locket measures 1 3/8ths inches in diameter (not including loop and bale) and has it's original metal and protective inserts.  The back has not been engraved and the locket is in good working order.  There is a slight area of wear on her nose that only visible on really close inspection (easily repairable if you desire) and  a few areas of light wear on the back.  Guaranteed to be 14k (unmarked, tested) and the overall condition is very good on this most desirable period locket.

Order # 605  Price $925    

Art Nouveau Peacock Lady 14k Gold Locket.jpg (134242 bytes) Art Nouveau Peacock Lady 14k Gold Locket  Striking large Art Nouveau locket features an Art Nouveau lady with a peacock as a headdress.  This locket comes with it's original fitted box.  Measures just under 1 3/8th inches in diameter (excluding loop and bale) and has lovely initials engraved on the back.  Unmarked (not unusual for this period) and has been tested to be 14k.  The locket is in good working condition and has both metal inserts.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  Original purple velvet box  reads Rodelius & Rosen Jewelers and Opticians, 827 Davis Street, Evanston, Ill.  

 

Order # 499  Price $795  

DSCN2692.jpg (78211 bytes) Art Nouveau 18k Rose Diamonds and Pearl Brooch  Stunning Art Nouveau brooch set with beautiful rose cut diamonds.  Unmarked 18k gold (most likely an American piece) made in the French style.  Measures just under 1 1/2 inches (including pearl) by 1 1/16th inches.  Condition is excellent.  Can easily be worn as a necklace since the sides are pierced and would support the addition of a jump ring and chain.  Original "C" clasp.  

 

Order # 210    Price $1100     

Art Nouveau Style 14k Earrings  These gorgeous and hard to find earrings are done in the Art Nouveau style.  The ladies are very three dimensional and measure just under 1 1/4 inches by 7/8ths of an inch (not including the ear wire).  The earrings at one time may have had stones.  The stones (or even a pearl drop) are an easy replacement by a jeweler and I thought it best to let the new owner select the stones of their choice.  These earrings are pictured in Lillian Baker's "Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jewelry" on page 42.  Condition is excellent.

Order # 702   Price $495 

Limoge Porcelain Lady Diamond Emerald Ruby 14k Brooch.jpg (114221 bytes) Art Nouveau Porcelain Limoge Enamel Rose Diamond Gold Brooch  This lovely  jewel of a brooch features a hand painted portrait of a young woman with Limoge enamel accents.  Her enameled cap is accented with a rose cut diamond and frame is accented with gold flowers, rose cut gems (diamond, ruby and emerald), and scroll motifs.   The brooch is unmarked and is guaranteed to be a least 14k (tested).  The brooch measures 1 inch in diameter and has it's original "C" clasp and safety chain and pin.  The brooch is from France and is most likely French in origin and is in a period box from an English jeweler.  The brooch is in very good condition with no damage or wear.  

Order # 566  Price $1000  

Lady & Cherub Porcelain Rose Diamond Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant.jpg (228668 bytes) Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Rose Diamond Pearl 14k Pendant Locket Brooch Stunning large hand painted enamel on porcelain featuring a lovely lady (goddess) holding a dove and roses with a cherub hovering next to her.  The locket is original with both brooch and pendant fittings.  The brooch fitting detaches (and folds over) so the pendant can be worn alone. The porcelain setting is surrounded by 7 rose cut diamonds and various sizes of pearls.  Large size, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches.   The back has it's original glass covered locket.  Tested to be 14k and is in very good condition with no damage or repairs.   Originally I think there were two more dangles to the right and left for a total of 5, but find this a bit easier to wear with three.

 

Order # 470     SOLD

Enameled Tiger Diamond 14k Pendant.jpg (180120 bytes) Beaux Arts Enameled Diamond Tiger Gold Pendant  This gorgeous period enameled pendant features a roaring tiger with diamond eyes and a diamond in his mouth.  The details of the enameling are amazing.  The pendant measures 1 1/8ths inches in diameter (excluding the bale).  The pendant is unmarked, but has been tested to be 14k.  The bale is marked 14k and is a later addition.  Overall condition is very good  with very slight wear to the enamel around the edges and on a few of the ridges (visible only with a loop).  

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Order #663  Price $1100 

French Diamond Griifin 18k Brooch Pendant.jpg (246477 bytes) French Art Nouveau Diamond Griffin 18k Brooch Pendant  This stunning French period piece features a griffin with diamond accents on his wings and in his mouth and a pearl drop.  The brooch has fittings on both sides where it can be attached to a chain and worn as a necklace.  The brooch measures just under 2 inches by 1 3/8ths inches and has it's original "C" clasp with the French eagle mark for 18k.  There is one tiny diamond missing on the left wing and this can easily be replaced.  There may be an old repair to the "C" clasp, it is hard to tell if that is original to the brooch or it was done later to make it sturdier.  Overall condition is very good for this very hard to find period piece.

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Order # 621  Price $1275   

Griffin Diamond 14k Brooch.jpg (105541 bytes) Beaux Arts Diamond Griffin Brooch  This lovely brooch features a griffin set with two diamonds.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 3/4ths inches.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp with the worn 14k mark.   Condition is very good

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Order # 662  Price $325 

Enameled Pearl Festoon Necklace.1.jpg (73544 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Gold Festoon Necklace Lovely  festoon necklace accented with iridescent enamel and pearls.  Unmarked 14k gold which is not unusual for this period.  Enamel and pearls are in very good condition with some light wear.   Festoon section measures  2 1/4 inches by 1 1/8ths inches and the chain measures just over 14 1/4 inches.

 

Order # 560  Price $895    

Edwardian Enameled Pearl Diamond Bow, Hand and Grape Figural Gold Lavaliere   This most unusual Edwardian lavaliere necklace consists of a enameled bow set with tiny seed pearls from which a hand drops from the center and is holding a bunch of pearl grapes with enameled leaves accented with a tiny rose cut diamond.  I have seen many enameled pieces in my years of collecting and can honestly say I have never seen one like this.  The drop measures 1 3/4 inches (including the bale) by 3/4 of an inch.  The necklace and chain are both marked 10k and the chain does look original to the piece and measures 14 3/4 inches.  The detail is amazing...down to the enameled fingertips and sleeve. Condition is excellent with no damage, missing stones or repairs. 

 

 

Order # 718  SOLD

Victoian Enameled Pansy Diamond 14k Locket.jpg (111662 bytes) Victorian Enameled Pansy Diamond Gold Locket  This lovely early Victorian gold locket is most likely a mourning/memorial piece.  The pansy is beautifully enameled in shades of lavender and yellow and is accented with a tine old min cut diamond center.  The back and matching bale are enameled in black.  The locket measures 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch and the bale add another 3/8ths of an inch for a total length of just under 1 3/4 inches.  The locket is unmarked (not unusual for this period) and is guaranteed to be at least 14k. The inside is enameled in blue.   The locket does not have any inserts or glass and does have one of it's original pictures.  Overall condition is very good with a small area of wear on each side of the bale and some very minor light surface wear on the locket.  

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Order # 645  Price $1500   

Victorian Enameled  Paste Heart Slide with Tassles Silver Chain.jpg (324340 bytes) Victorian Slide Chain with Enameled Paste Star and Moon Slide with Tassels Wow....when do you ever see a spectacular slide and chain like this!  This amazing piece features a very elaborate slide that is accented with blue enamel and pastes in a moon and star design with two enameled tassels on each side of the heart shaped slide.  The back of the slide is engraved with a star and moon design.  The slide measures 1 inch in diameter and with the tassels, measures 1 1/4 inches by 1 5/8ths inches.  The chain measures 59 1/2 inches and is 1/4 of an inch wide.  The chain is unmarked but has been tested and is guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  The slide has several small areas of wear to the enamel and the pastes are uniformly aged (one tiny paste is missing).  The chain has one old repair and one section that will need to be soldered.  I have not had this done as the piece can easily be shortened  and I suspect this was done on purpose so the chain could be worn long or short.  Spring clasp is most likely a later addition.  

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Order # 683 Price $795 

Victorian Garnet Bow Necklace.jpg (524588 bytes) Victorian Garnet Festoon Necklace  This lovely garnet necklace features a stunning combination of  festoons accented with bows. The center section (across the three bows) measures 3 e1/4 inches by 2 1/8 inches with the total length of the necklace being 15 1/2 inches.  Necklace is in very good condition with no wear or repairs.  At one time it looks that was a drop hanging next to the outside of each sideways bow.  I think the necklace wears better without the additional drops and they could be replaced or the loop removed.  The metal looks to be a low karat gold or vermeil and has no wear.  This is one of the loveliest examples of a garnet necklace I have seen.  

Order # 499  Price $1500   

Deco Robinson Green Dragon Enameled 14k  Bracelet.jpg (208763 bytes) Art Deco Enameled Dragon 14k Bracelet  Fun period 1920's Art Deco enameled bracelet featuring a green red fire breathing dragon with black accents.  The bracelet is made by the Enos Richardson Company, a Newark firm featured in "The Glitter and the Gold".  The bracelet measures 7 inches by 7/16ths of an inch and is marked 14k.  Part of the clasp looks to have been replaced.  The enamel is in very good condition with very light surface wear.

Order # 557  Price $895 

Kerr Chatelaine.jpg.JPG (138406 bytes) Art Nouveau Kerr Vermeil Chatelaine with Attachments  Stunning cherub chatelaine with original attachments.  Attachments are as follows:  F&B Heart Needle Case, Kerr Kissing Cherub Patch Box, Kerr Sea Creature Perfume/Vinaigrette,  F&B Lion Whistle.  All attachment pieces are in mint condition and are marked sterling and with their maker's marks.  Chatelaine brooch is unmarked and has some wear to the gold wash and the cherub's nose.  Original "C" clasp on brooch.  Brooch section measures a large 4 1/4 inches by 1 7/8 inches.  One chain does need a very minor repair.

 

Order # 160  SOLD

Art Nouveau Gold Lady Fob.jpg.JPG (94182 bytes) Art Nouveau Gold Watch Fob  Beautiful fob  marked 14k set with diamonds measuring 2 1/2 inches by 1 inch.  Stunning period fob with a classic nouveau lady design.  Condition is very good.  Would look great on a chain as a necklace.

 

 

 

 

Order #  80       Price $925

DSCN3122.JPG (110531 bytes) Art Nouveau Ruby Caged Pearl Festoon Necklace Stunning Art Nouveau ruby necklace with wrapped freshwater pearls.  This is one of the best examples of this type of necklace I have seen.  Guaranteed to be at least 14k (most likely it is 18k) as it is unmarked which is not unusual for this period.  Each pearl is wrapped in gold wire and is in excellent condition. Rubies are in good condition with only light surface wear on a few of then. Signed with three initials on the clasp.  I am still trying to identify the maker.  Festoon section measures 4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.  Total length of chain is 18 inches. 

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Order # 245  Price $2200  

Victorian Garnet 14k Necklace.jpg (672914 bytes) Victorian Garnet Gold Necklace  Lovely circa 1870 Victorian necklace set with a series of three garnet drops (a total of 17 drops) on a 14k gold foxtail chain.   The garnets are a pinkish lavender color and the drops measure 1/2 of an inch in diameter.   The drops are on roughly 9 inches of the chain which measures             16 inches and is in very good condition with a few areas of light wear.  Overall condition is very good with no damage or repairs and this necklace looks stunning on.  

Order # 602  Price $895 

AN Amethyst Pearl 14k Necklace.jpg (196038 bytes) Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl 14k Necklace  Delicate period necklace with bezel set amethysts alternating with fresh water pearls.  Chain measures 16 inches and each 1 1/4 has a pearl alternating with an amethyst with the center drop measuring 1 3/8ths inches and is marked 14k on the clasp. Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

Order # 424  Price $375  

Freshwater Pearl 15k Cahin.jpg (246354 bytes) Art Nouveau Fresh Water Pearl 15k Chain  This is a lovely Art Nouveau period chain with over 50 fresh water pearls along it's 41 inch length.  The clasp is marked 15c making this piece most likely English.  Some of the pearls have some wear to the nacre.   This necklace can easily be doubled and accented with a brooch or pendant.  Overall condition is very good on this lovely and hard to find period chain.  

 

 

Order # 684  RESERVED

Victorian Pearl Diamond Heart 14k Brooch/Pendant  This classic versatile piece features a heart covered with tiny seed pearls and accented with a diamond center.   The brooch/pendant measures 7/8ths of an inch by 13/16ths of an inch and has it's original "C" clasp and fold down pendant attachment.  The brooch/pendant is unmarked and has been tested to be 14k and is in excellent condition.

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Order # 694 Price $795

Pearl Diamond  Daisy 14k Brooch Pendant.jpg (226434 bytes) Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond 14k Daisy Pendant Brooch  Lovely Art Nouveau piece with fresh water pearl petals surrounding a diamond center.   The brooch has fittings  (original "C" clasp) where it can be worn as a pendant or  as a watch brooch .  Unmarked 14k (tested) and measures 1 inch in diameter.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  

Order # 485  SOLD

Carter Gough Diana 14k Watch Pin.jpg (181458 bytes) Carter Gough Art Nouveau Diana 14k Watch Pin  This lovely period Art Nouveau medal-jewel features Diana, the huntress.  The detail of the watch pin  is amazing.  The frame is a circle of oak leaves accented with acorns and Diana is featured with a quiver full of arrows.  The watch pin measures 1 inch in diameter and is marked 14k and Carter Gough.  The fittings are all original ("C" clasp and watch hook).  The condition is very good (light surface wear) with no damage or repairs.   

Order # 661 ON EBAY

AN Irridescent Enamel Lady  Forget Me Not Gold Heart Brooch.jpg (210333 bytes) Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel Lady and Forget- Me- Not Heart Brooch  Interesting combination of motifs featuring and Art Nouveau lady with a forget-me-not surrounded by a gold heart.  The maker's marks are too worn to read and I suspect this to be a Newark enamel, most like made by Krementz.  The brooch measures just under 7/8ths of an inch in diameter and had it's original "C" clasp.  This piece is at least 10k gold and is probably 14k (marks are unreadable).  There is slight wear to the enamel on the lady, but this is only really noticeable with a loop .

Order # 501  Price $125   

Gibson Girl  Pearl Diamond 10k Brooch.jpg (334706 bytes) Gibson Girl Pearl Diamond 10K Brooch   Classic period motif of a Gibson Girl surrounded by a pearl question mark and a diamond period accent.  The brooch measures 1 inch by 7/8ths of an inch and is marked 10k and also has it's original clasp and  watch hook.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

Order # 459  Price $195 

DSCN4394.JPG (228716 bytes) Egyptian Revival Brooch  Interesting gold Egyptian Revival piece with Cleopatra-like figures and lotus blossoms in gold accented with a diamond and a large  turquoise stone.  The back of the brooch is as detailed as the front.  Unmarked but guaranteed to be at least 14k. The brooch is a very good size measuring 1 3/16th inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Clasp may have been replaced and has original watch hook attachment.  

 

Order # 265   Price $675  

DSCN4463.JPG (173742 bytes) Victorian Lion 18K Brooch  Nice period brooch/watch pin set with a diamond in the lion's mouth and garnet eyes.  Good size, measuring 1 inch by 7/8th of an inch.   Has original watch pin attachment but the original clasp has been replaced with a safety catch.  Tested to be 18k.

 

Order # 281  Price $450   

DSCN4923.JPG (405356 bytes) Art Nouveau Leaf Diamond 14k Locket   This lovely Art Nouveau locket features a maple style leaf accented by a diamond with the bale being part of the leaf.  The locket measures just under 1 1/8 inches and had both it's metal inserts and one glass cover.  This has been tested to be 14k and is in very good condition with the back having one very small area of wear.  Initials are engraved on the back.

 

Order # 502  Price $225  

DSCN6636.jpg (103393 bytes) Arts and Crafts Amethyst 14k Brooch  Lovely Arts and Crafts brooch accented with leaves surrounding a faceted amethyst.  Measures just under 2 inches by 1/2 inch.  Condition is very good, has original safety clasp and is marked 14k.

Order # 360  Price $495

Riker Enameled Pearl Butterfly 14k Brooch Watchin Pin.jpg (317615 bytes) Art Nouveau Riker Enameled Butterfly 14k Brooch Watch Pin  Gorgeous enameled butterfly with the body and wings lined with pearls.  Original fittings ("C" clasp) and is marked 14k and Riker.  Good size, measuring 1 1/8ths inches by 1 inch.  Condition is very good with very minor wear on the edges.  

 

Order # 476  SOLD

Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel Diamond Flower 14 Brooch This elegant period brooch was made by Whiteside and Blank and features a flower with pastel iridescent enamels accented with a diamond center.  The brooch measures just under 1 1/4 inches by 1 inch and is marked 14k and Whiteside and Blank.  The brooch has it's original "C" clasp and is in excellent condition.  This piece is nearly identical to the brooch below except for the different stones in the center.

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Order # 701  Price $895  

Whiteside and Blank Iridescent Flower 14k Brooch.jpg (227230 bytes) Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel Pearl Flower 14k Brooch  Beautiful iridescent enamel flower brooch is accented with a pearl center.  The brooch is made by Whiteside and Blank and is marked 14k.  Good size, measuring 1 1/8th inches in diameter.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs and the brooch has it's original "C" clasp.

 

Order # 484  Price $825 

Enameled Dogwood Pearl  14k Brooch.jpg (125198 bytes) Enameled Dogwood Pearl 14k Brooch  Fun period brooch features a dogwood enameled in a matte finish accented with a pearl center.  The brooch measures 1 1/4 inches by 1 inches and is marked 14k with an unidentifiable makers mark and has it's original safety clasp.   Enamel is in excellent condition and there is no damage or repairs to the brooch.

 

Order # 572  Price $495  

Lavender Enameled Pansy Pearl 14k Brooch.jpg (114401 bytes) Art Nouveau Enamel  Pearl 14k Brooch Elegant period piece in lavender enamel with a lovely iridescent sheen.  The center is enameled with shades of brown and pale yellow surrounding a pearl.  The brooch is marked 14k and has it's original period clasp and measures 3/4of an inch in diameter.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

Order # 439   SOLD

DSCN6976.jpg (122180 bytes) Victorian Enameled Pearl Violet Gold Brooch Pendant Elegant black matte enamel violet set with a pearl.  Original "C" clasp and pendant fitting.  Unmarked 14k (tested).  Condition of enamel is very good with very slight surface wear.  Measures 1 inch by 5/8ths of an inch. 

 

 

Order # 385  Price $325

Whiteside and Blank Pearl Enameled Poppy 14k Brooch.jpg (38827 bytes) Art Nouveau Translucent Enamel Poppy Pearl 14k Brooch  Lovely translucent enamel accents this fun poppy brooch.  The brooch is made by Whiteside and Blank and is marked 14k.  The brooch measures          1 1/8ths inches by 5/8ths inches and has it's original period clasp.  The is some very slight wear to the enamel at the base of the flower and on one of the petals, however the shading makes it not noticeable.  Overall condition is very good.

Order # 556 Price $150  

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Garnet Heart Gold Brooch.jpg (240030 bytes) Art Nouveau Translucent Enamel Pearl Garnet Heart Gold Brooch  Fun Art Nouveau brooch features an enameled leaf with a heart shaped garnet and small pearl.  The brooch is unmarked (guaranteed to be at least 10k) and measures 1 7/8ths inches by 5/8ths of an inch and has it's original "C" clasp.  There is a very small area of wear to the enamel near the center of the leaf.   Overall condition is very good.

Order # 535  Price $150   

DSCN5215.jpg (234802 bytes) Victorian Gold Etruscan Coral Brooch and Earrings  Striking demi-parure accented by gold Etruscan granulation.  Gold is guaranteed to be 10k or better.  Brooch is quite large measuring 1 1/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches.  Condition is very good with no dents or repairs.  Brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  Earrings measure 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch (not including wire).  Earrings have a loop on the fitting where a coral drop could be added.  Actually the two front drops could be used as drops on the earrings if longer earrings were desired.

 

Order # 319  Price $725  

Scottish Gold Brooch Pendant.jpg (170375 bytes) Gold Scottish Brooch/Pendant  Intriguing  Scottish 14k brooch/pendant set with multicolored stones (pale blue, pink, red, white, yellow and gold).  Unusual feature is that smaller stones screw out of setting and at one time must have been used in another piece of jewelry.  Unusual large size  measuring 2 inches in diameter.  Period clasp has been repaired in period.  Minor surface wear on gold and stones are in very good condition.  Stones are lighter than in photo.

 

Order #  85     Price $1100

DSCN3077.JPG (138478 bytes) Victorian Scottish Kilt Pin  Striking kilt pin featuring and animal's foot set in a chased silver setting accented with a lovely caringorm.  This is one of the nicest examples of this type of kilt pin I have seen.  The setting is unmarked silver as these pieces were rarely marked.  The caringorm is in very good condition with no surface wear.  Measures 3 5/8 inches by 1 inch.   Kilt pin has it's original "C" clasp.  

Order #  233  Price $195  

Petra Dura Yellow Rose Brooch Pendant.jpg (121661 bytes) Petra Dura Yellow Rose 14K Brooch/ Pendant  Beautiful Victorian Petra Dura yellow rose brooch pendant set in 14k gold.  Measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches.  Can be worn as a pendant or brooch.  Slight surface scratches, condition is good.  

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Order # 60   Price $425

Victorian Stone Cameo Onyx Gold Locket.jpg (153808 bytes) Victorian Stone Cameo Onyx Gold Locket Lovely Victorian mourning locket made of onyx with a stone cameo accent.  The bale is enameled gold and the locket measures 1 3/4 inches (with the bale adding another 5/8th inches) by 1 3/8ths inches.  The back has the original gold and glass insert with a braided hair background.  The condition is very good with some very slight surface wear on a few edges.  

 

 

Order # 415  Price $650   

DSCN5417.JPG (236977 bytes) Victorian 14k Locket Three colors of gold accent this period locket.  The flower is white gold, the leaves green gold and stem is rose gold.  Unmarked 14k.  Had one original glass insert and the name "Kittie" engraved on the inside. Measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches.  Condition is very good with no repairs.  Back has several shallow dings that are noticeable but are mentioned for accuracy.  

 

 

Order # 327  Price $325  

A-H Turquoise Enameled Silver Locket.jpg (222066 bytes) Austro-Hungarian Enameled Turquoise Vermeil Locket  Gorgeous and unusual Victorian Austro-Hungarian locket set with a hand painted  enameled porcelain plaque surrounded with three rows of turquoise.  Good size, measuring 2 1/4 inches (including bale) by 1 3/8ths inches. Vermeil with undecipherable silver hallmarks.   Locket has both original silver frames and has one glass insert.  Condition is very good with minor discoloration to the turquoise.  

 

 

Order # 413  Price $995 

Victorian Japanese Shakudo Locket  This gorgeous and very hard to find Japanese shakudo locket features an elaborate basket of flowers on one side and a scene with islands and a Japanese ship on the back side.  Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold that results in a purplish black surface that is then inlayed with various colors of gold and silver.  The metal surrounding the shakudo inset is brass.  The locket measures 1 5/8ths inches by just under 1 1/8ths inches.  The inside is original and has a place for two photos.  The locket does not have any glass or metal rings to hold the photos and I do not think it ever did have them.  One the front are the bare remnants of what looks to have been a braided metal ring around the outer rim of the locket that has been removed.  A good jeweler could easily remove the small remaining portion. The locket is in very good condition and retains the original patina.  

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Order # 751  Price $895  NEW LISTING

DSCN4424.JPG (84880 bytes) Georgian/Early Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Brooch  Simple and elegant Georgian/early Victorian brooch.  Large faceted garnet is surrounded by pearls in a gold setting.  Setting is unmarked gold and brooch is closed back and has it's original "C" clasp.  Measures 3/4 of an inch by 3/4of an inch. 

 

Order # 278   Price $150  

Day and Night Large 14k Enameled Pearl Brooch Pendant.jpg (296673 bytes) Victorian Day and Night Shell Pearl Enameled 14k Brooch Pendant  Lovely extremely large shell cameo featuring the goddesses of  Day and Night.  Nyx (night) is on the left and is veiled with poppies in her hair , a star and her owl.  Day is on the right and has wheat in her hair and her eagle.  Carving is very well done and is in excellent condition .  The frame is enameled in black and is accented with a band of seed pearls around the cameo.  Original fittings (brooch and pendant) and is marked 14k.  The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches by just under 2 1/4 inches.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  Any white you see in the photo on the shell is glare.

 

Order # 464   Price $1600  

Day Night Shell Pearl Cameo 14k Brooch Pendant.jpg (170919 bytes) Victorian Day Night Shell Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant  Beautiful example of a very popular Victorian motif, Day and Night (same style as #464).  This elaborate shell cameo features "Day" with the suns rays behind her head and an out stretched eagle while "Night" has poppies in her hair (sleep), a quarter moon and an owl.  The brooch/pendant has a very elaborate frame of leaves set with seed pearls.  Brooch has it's original fittings and is marked 14k and a dove.  Condition is very good.  The cameo has a very small stress lines on the back that are not through the cameo and are mentioned only for accuracy.  There is a small chip on top near the rim that looks like part of the carving (at 11 o'clock) and is only visible at an indirect angle.  One  seed pearl is missing from the frame.  The brooch/pendant measures 2 1/4 inches in diameter.  Condition is very good. 

Order # 555  Price $1600  

Victorian Cupid with Bow 18k Brooch.jpg (251600 bytes) Victorian Cupid Cameo 18K Brooch WOW...a wonderful large shell cameo featuring a cupid (Eros) with a bow set in an elaborate handmade 18k gold frame.  The cameo measures  2 1/4 inches by 1 7/8 inches and has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

 

 

Order # 405  Price $1700  

Art Nouveau Shell Cameo Gold Brooch.jpg (201702 bytes) Art Nouveau Shell Rose Gold Cameo Brooch WOW again... a stunning Art Nouveau cameo featuring a full face carving of a lovely woman surrounded by flowers.  The frame is a rose colored gold and is unmarked but is guaranteed to be at least 10k.  Brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 3/8ths inches and has it's original "C" clasp.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  I have never seen an Art Nouveau cameo of this caliber.

 

Order # 451  Price $795   

Multi Layer Shell Cameo 14k Brooch.jpg (210697 bytes) Victorian Shell Cameo Gold Brooch  Lovely multi-layer shell cameo of Flora carved in very high relief is accented with a 14k gold frame.  The brooch measures 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/2 inches.  The frame is 14k (tested) and the brooch has it's original "C" clasp.  The overall condition is very good.  The frame has a very slight bend on the left side and the cameo has a few small stress lines that are only visible when held up to light and are not visible from the top or the bottom of the brooch.  At some point the cameo looks to have had some adjustment for tightening.  I can not tell is this is original to the brooch or was done later as it was done quite well. 

Order # 591 Price $675  

Shell Cameo 14k Rose Gold Brooch.jpg (271506 bytes) Victorian Shell Rose Gold Cameo  Large high relief shell cameo of a woman with roses and flowers in her hair and also cascading down her back.  Extremely detailed carving in very high relief (5/8ths of an inch deep from the base of the frame). Rose gold frame is hand chased and is marked 14k on the clasp.   Large size, measuring 2 1/8 inches by 1 3/4 inches.  Cameo is very wearable but is slightly loose in frame and could stand a slight tightening.  Back has some slight stress areas, but they do not show up on the front on the lady part of the carving.  Any lines on the front of the lady are original to the carving.  Cameo is in very good condition and is much nicer than the photo shows. 

 

Order # 411  Price $425   

Agate Cameo Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant.jpg (241292 bytes) Edwardian Agate Cameo Pearl 14k Brooch Pendant  Gorgeous period agate cameo features a woman in a classic pose surrounded by pearls. The agate is a pale sand color and is translucent with the color being darker in the photo than it is in person. The brooch/pendant measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 3/16ths inches and has it's original clasp, a pendant loop, and is marked 14k.  All original condition with no damage or repairs.  

 

Order # 579  Price $1100   

Arts and Crafts Shell Cameo 14k Brooch/Pendant This interesting shell cameo features two women in classical attire with an intricate Arts and Crafts leaf and berry/grape frame done in 14k gold.  The cameo measures 2 1/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches and is marked 14k.  The cameo has it's original brooch and pendant fittings.   One the top female figure there are two very small dark lines at the base of her neck that look to be original to the piece and are not cracks.   The overall condition is very good and the elaborate frame is in excellent condition.

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Order # 703   Price $895   

Onyx Gold Cameo Brooch Locket.jpg (172236 bytes) Victorian Onyx Cameo Etruscan Gold Locket Brooch Lovely Victorian onyx cameo locket brooch accented with Etruscan bead work.  Elaborate onyx cameo of a lady with an elaborate hairstyle, earrings and clothing.  Measures just under 1 7/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Had original catch and locket section is in good working order with it's original fittings.  This could easily be converted to a pendant with the attachment of a bale as the top of the cameo has an area for attachment.  Cameo and locket are in very good condition.

 

Order # 372  Price $350    

DSCN4414.JPG (172075 bytes) Victorian Whitby Jet Cameo Brooch  Large Whitby Jet frame surrounds a lovely shell cameo inset.  Shell cameo carving is of a lovely lady with leaves in her hair.  Shell cameo measures 1 3/8 inches by  1 inch.  Jet frame measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Condition of shell cameo and frame are excellent. Has original brooch fitting with "C" clasp.  Some minor wear on back of brooch.  

 

Order # 271  Price $350 

Hebe and Eagle 800 Silver Cameo Brooch Pendant.jpg.JPG (110649 bytes) Victorian  Hebe and The Eagle Cameo Vermeil Brooch/Pendant  Lovely Victorian shell carving of Hebe and the Eagle set in a gold washed elaborate 800 silver (marked) filigree frame.  Frame is in excellent condition with no damage.  The brooch measures a large 2 7/8 inches by just under 2 inches.  Has original pendant attachment and original "C" clasp.  Gold wash is in excellent condition.  Cameo has some stress marks (upper left side) but they are not cracks and do not go through the shell. There is also some type of signature on the back of the shell cameo.   

Order #215  Price $595  

14k Gold Cameo Brooch.jpg (98512 bytes) Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Brooch  Strikingly beautiful Victorian shell cameo set in a very simple but elegant gold frame. Rare combination of a beautiful cameo and a lovely frame. Has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14k gold.  Measures 2 inches by 1 5/8 inches.  Shell cameo is elaborately carved with a classic woman wearing earrings and flowers in her hair.  Clasp at some point has been expertly replaced with a safety catch.  Cameo is in excellent condition.

 

Order # 142   Price $595     

Onyx  Enamel Gold Cameo Brooch.jpg (130432 bytes) Edwardian Enameled Stone Cameo Brooch/Pendant  Striking black and white enamel circle an onyx stone cameo,  set in 14k gold.  Period clasp and with a pendant attachment.  Cameo measures 7/8 of an inch and the brooch measures just under 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches (excluding bale for pendant attachment).  Both cameo and enamel are in excellent condition.

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Order # 52   Price $595

DSCN6725.JPG (145372 bytes) Art Deco Shell Cameo Brooch  Striking large shell cameo featuring  a Deco style carving.  Carving has lovely detail and is in very good condition.  Brooch measures 2 inches by 1 5/8ths inches.  Frame is quite detailed and is accented by flowers and leaves and is unmarked silver and has an older period safely clasp.  The top has an area where it looks like there was a pendant attachment which could be easily replaced if you so desired.  This is one of the loveliest Deco cameos I have seen.

 

Order # 367  Price $375   

Marcasite Shell Cameo Silver Brooch.jpg (265814 bytes) Edwardian/Deco Marcasite Shell Cameo Silver Brooch A lovely expertly carved woman in a classical pose is surrounded by a floral marcasite silver frame.  The brooch measures 1 5/8ths inches by 1 1/4 inches and has it's original period tube clasp.  Unmarked silver, guaranteed to be at least 800 silver.  Condition is very good.  Three small marcasites are missing and can easily be replaced.

 

 

Order # 543  Price $195  

Madonna_Gold_Cameo.jpg.JPG (133748 bytes) Victorian Gold Madonna Cameo Pendant  Interesting Victorian shell cameo of the Madonna.  Unusual background, she is standing on a serpent in front of a crescent moon.  Guaranteed to be gold (10k or better).  Lovely wirework on frame and bail.  In mint condition with no chips, cracks or damage.  Shell cameo section measures 1 3/8 inches by 1 1/8 inches.  Frames measures just a hair under 1 1/2 inches by 1 15/16th inches.  The bail will add 3/4 of an inch to the length.  A most unusual cameo.

 

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Order # 94    Price $650

Stone Pearl Gold Cameo.jpg (15782 bytes) Edwardian Onyx Pearl  Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant  Nicely  carved female figure surrounded by seed pearls. Marked 14k. Measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/4".  Excellent condition.

 

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Order # 22   Price $350

Etruscan Gold Cameo.jpg (83124 bytes) Victorian Etruscan Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant  Striking cameo set in gold with elaborate Etruscan work.  Period "C" clasp and pendant attachment.  Measures 3 1/2 inches by 1 5/8 inches (from tip to tip).  Cameo has a crack just behind her hair, but is not noticeable when piece is worn.  Being sold "as is".

 

 

 

 

Order #  87   Price $600

Two Children Porcelain 14k Brooch.jpg (229010 bytes) Victorian Porcelain 14k Brooch  Sweet hand painted porcelain brooch featuring two young children.  Marked 28 on the back and is 14k.  The brooch measures just over 2 inches by 1 5/8ths inches and has it's original fittings.  There a couple of areas of very light surface wear on the front of the porcelain.  Condition is very good with no repairs.

 

Order # 465  Price $450   

DSCN4514.JPG (185110 bytes) Victorian Porcelain 18k Brooch  Period porcelain brooch with a lovely frame accented with elaborate Etruscan granulation.  Hallmarked for 18k (French eagle) and has it's original "C" clasp.  Frame is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.  Porcelain is in good condition with one light surface scratch that could easily be touched up.  Large size, measuring 2 1/4 inches by 1 3/4 inches. 

 

Order # 287  Price $795    

Black Enamel Locket Suite.jpg.JPG (173082 bytes) Victorian Enamel Demi-Parure  Striking locket/pendant and earring suite in the Etruscan style.  Transfer type enamel on a porcelain plaques. The colors are most unusual, maroon figures of a woman and cherubs on a black background with gold highlights.  This was most likely a mourning set.  Setting is gold filled and earrings have new 14k gold wires.  Original period clasp.  Set is in excellent condition.  No damage or wear on enamel and only slight wear on gold fill.  Locket contains it's original picture.  Locket (including bail) measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches.  Earrings measure (not including wires) 1 9/16th of an inch by just a hair under 7/8 of an inch.  

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Order # 95   Price $550

Hand Painted MOP Brooch.jpg (374279 bytes) Hand Painted MOP Brooch  A relaxing woodland scene is painted on mother of pearl giving this painting a luminescence that the camera can not capture.  The mother of pearl painting is covered by a domed glass cover very much in the style of an Essex crystal.  The brooch is a base metal with it's original fittings ("C" clasp) and is marked TLM and made in England.  The brooch is in very good condition with the base metal having some wear.  

 

Order # 534  Price $95  

Beaux Arts Tiger Diamond 14k Lapel Pins  These two wonderful lapel pins feature a roaring tiger with diamond eyes and a diamond set in the mouth.   They each measure 3/4 of an inch by 1/2 of an inch.  One of the tigers is marked 14k, Pat May 27 02.  The second tiger is unmarked but does have an area that looks to be worn marks.  Condition is excellent.  These would make a great pair of earrings with the right conversion.

 

Order # 713  Price $495 

Alling Enameled Lady Enerald Diamond 14k Stickpin.jpg (44287 bytes) Alling Art Nouveau Byzantine Lady Gold Stickpin  This stunning Alling stickpin features a Mucha like Byzantine lady with iridescent enamel accented with a pearl, diamond, emerald and ruby in her hair and head dress.  The stick pin measures 3/4 of an inch by just under 5/8ths of an inch and is marked Alling and 14k.  The enamel is in very good condition and the stick pin section measures 2 1/4 inches.

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Order # 576  Price $625  

Alling  Enameled Diamond Pearl Byzantine Lady 14k Stick Pin.jpg (148847 bytes) Alling Art Nouveau Byzantine Lady Stickpin Gorgeous Alling iridescent enamel Byzantine lady stick pin in 14k gold  set with a diamond and pearl head band.  Measures 3/4 of an inch by 9/16ths inches with the pin measuring 2 1/2 inches and is marked Alling and 14k.  Very minor loss of enamel on the  edge of her face from normal wear and is not visible from the front and is mentioned for accuracy only.  Pictured in Kaplan's Antique Jewelry Price Guide, sixth edition on page 821.

Order # 422   SOLD

Enameled Gibson Girl Diamond 14k Stickpin.jpg (52521 bytes) Victorian Gibson Girl Gold Stickpin  This lovely stickpin features the classic Gibson Girl/question mark motif accented with a diamond point.  The stick pin is in excellent condition and the lady part measures 5/8ths of an inch by 3/8ths of an inch and the pin measures just over 2 1/4 inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k.  The stickpin comes with it's original period purple velvet stickpin box  (marked on the inside-Fred Sauter Jeweler, 2713 Girard Ave. Philadelphia).

 

 

Order # 618  Price $625  

DSCN5246.jpg (123940 bytes) Barbary Pirate Enameled Stickpin  Fun enameled 14k (marked) stickpin accented with a diamond.  Enamel is in excellent condition.  Pirate section measures 1/2 inch by 7/16th of an inch.  Pin section measures 2 1/4 inches.  

 

 

Order # 313  Price $425

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Enameled Stick Pin.jpg.JPG (51022 bytes) Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Gold Enameled Stickpin  Very interesting pharaoh stickpin with vivid enameling. Highly detailed with a real emerald accent.  Marked 14 (k) and the words Meyhing (I think) and Detroit.  Top part of pin measures just under 1/2 of an inch and the pin section measures 2 1/2 inches.  Enamel is in very good condition with a small area of wear on the lower left (enamel is all there, just worn). 

 

Order #203   Price $395    

Enameled Tiger Diamond 14k Stickpin  This stunning iridescent enameled stickpin features a roaring tiger with garnet eyes and a diamond in his mouth. The stickpin measures 5/8ths of an inch in diameter and the pin section measures 2 1/8ths inches and is marked 14k.  The enamel is in very good condition with several very small areas of wear (on the nose and brow) that can only be seen upon very close inspection. 

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Order # 704  Price $500 

Riker Enameled Diamond Dragon 14k Stick Pin.jpg (60896 bytes) Riker Enameled Dragon Diamond 14k Stickpin  Lovely turn of the century (1900's) Beaux Arts enameled dragon stickpin features green enamel accented with a diamond.   The dragon part of the stickpin measures just under 5/8ths of an inch by 7/16ths of an inch with the pin section measuring 2 1/4 inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k and Riker.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  

 

Order # 567    Price $625   

Irridescent Enameled Pearl Diamond Crown 14k Stickpin.jpg (67246 bytes) Enameled Pearl and Diamond Crown Gold Stickpin  This elegant period stickpin (circa 1900) features a crown accented with iridescent enamel, seed pearls and a diamond.  The crown measures just over 1/2 of an inch by 1/2 of an inch and the pin measures 2 1/4 inches.  The stick pin is guaranteed to be 14k and is unmarked (there is a worn area that looks to be where the mark was on the stem).  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.  

 

Order # 619  Price $375 

Enameled Flower 14k Stickpin  This very unusual stickpin has a top that swivels and can be worn as both a stick pin and then either in the hair or on a hat.  The flower is very three dimensional and is beautifully enameled in white and pink.  The stickpin measures just under 3/4 of an inch in diameter and the pin section measures 2 1/2 inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k and a maker's mark that I have been unable to identify.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

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Order # 705  Price $425

Art Nouveau Iridescent Enamel 14k Stickpin  This lovely Art Nouveau stickpin features a pansy enameled with iridescent enamel with a pearl center.  The pansy measures 3/8ths of an inch in diameter with the pin measuring just over 2 inches.  The stickpin is marked 14 and is in excellent condition.

 

 

Order # 740  Price $225  NEW LISTING

DSCN5241.jpg (168789 bytes) Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Stickpin Lovely Art Nouveau woman surrounded by a seed pearl crescent moon.  Unmarked 10k (tested) gold.  Top measures 5/8ths of an inch by 5/8ths of an inch.  Pin section measures 1 15/16ths inches.  Condition is very good.

 

Order #322  Price $195  

AN Gold Lady Stickpin.jpg (121562 bytes) Art Nouveau Lady Gold Stickpin  Classic period stickpin with a Mucha style lady with long flowing hair.  Lady section measures just under 7/8ths of an inch by 1/2 inch and the pin section measures 2 5/8ths inches.  Stickpin is unmarked but has been tested to be 14k.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

Order #416  Price $195  

Dragon with Pearl 14k Stick Pin.jpg (150018 bytes) Victorian Dragon With Pearl 14k Stickpin Cool Victorian stickpin featuring a dragon surrounding a pearl.  Marked 14k and measures 5/8ths of an inch by 1/2 inch (pin part measures 2 3/8ths inches from pearl to tip).  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.

 

Order #417  SOLD

Krementz Snake Pearl 14k Stick Pin close.jpg (52339 bytes) Krementz Snake Pearl Diamond 14k Stickpin  This striking stickpin features a diamond accented snake wrapped around a freshwater pearl.  The top part of the stickpin measures just under 5/8ths of an inch by 1/4 of an inch.  The shaft of the stick pin measures 2 inches and is marked 14k and the Krementz mark.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  

 

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Order # 670  Price $325 

Snake Pearl Diamond Stick Pin close.jpg (48905 bytes) Snake Pearl Diamond 14k Stickpin  This is another striking example of a snake entwined around the base of a freshwater pearl with the pearl accented with a lovely diamond.  The top of the stickpin measures just over 5/8ths of an inch by 1/4 of an inch.  The shaft of the stickpin measures 2 inches, with the total length being 2 5/8ths inches.  The stickpin is marked 14k and is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.

 

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Order # 671  Price $325 

DSCN4448.JPG (131748 bytes) Victorian 14K Snake Stickpin Interesting stickpin with an Egyptian motif accented  with a cabochon jade stone.  Circa 1860-70.  Marked 14k and is in excellent condition.  Snake part of stickpin measures just under 3/4 inches by 1/2 inch.  Stem part of pin measures 2 1/2 inches.

 

 

Order #276  Price $175 

Enameled Rock Crystal Pearl 14k Hair Pin.jpg (131087 bytes) Edwardian Enameled Rock Crystal Pearl 14k Hair Pin  Unusual enameled hair pin with a rock crystal center and a pearl top.  Measures just under 1/2 inch by 3/8ths of an inch and the pin measures 2 3/8ths inches.  Marked 14k with an undecipherable maker's mark.  Condition is excellent with no damage or repairs.  

 

 

Order # 419  Price $275  

Victorian 14k Gold Lion Stick Pin.jpg (35104 bytes) Victorian Lion Stickpin  Great figural lion stickpin. Head section measures  9/16th of an inch by 1/2 inch with the pin section measuring 2 1/8 inches.  Markings are unreadable but look to be10k.  Also is bloomed with a higher karat of gold.  Lion is in excellent condition.

 

Order #140  Price $125      

Victorian Carved Coral Bull Stickpin  This lovely period stickpin features an highly detailed carved coral bull (or ox) .  The detail is amazing as the bull has an elaborate  floral headdress.  The bull measures 5/8ths of an inch by 1/2 of an inch.  The pin section looks to be 14k gold and is unmarked which is not unusual for this period.  The stem measures       2 3/4 inches.  Condition is very good. 

 

 

Order # 719  SOLD

DSCN4550.JPG (103969 bytes) Arts and Crafts Coral Enamel 14K Stickpin Lovely Arts and Crafts stick pin accented with white enamel and a cabochon coral center.   The outer rim of the stickpin has a hammered matte gold finish.  Made by Whiteside and Blank and marked 14k.  Stone section measures 9/16ths in diameter and the pin measures 2 1/2 inches.  Condition is very good with no damage or repairs.

 

 

Order # 293 Price $195 

Aquamarine Pearl 14k Stick Pin.jpg (114379 bytes) Art Nouveau Aquamarine and Pearl 14k Stickpin  Lovely period stickpin features an aquamarine  surrounded by a bloomed gold frame with a pearl at the base as an accent.   Top part measures 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch with the pin measuring 2 1/4 inches.  Marked 14k with an undecipherable makers mark. 

 

 

Order # 418  Price $195

DSCN3074.JPG (95713 bytes) Art Nouveau 14K Peridot and Diamond Stickpin  Elegant 14k gold (marked) stick pin set with a peridot and diamond.  Condition is excellent.  Gold has bloomed finished. Top of stickpin measures 5/8 of an inch by 9/16ths of an inch.  Pin section measures 2 1/4 inches.

 

Order # 232  RESERVED

DSCN4458.JPG (107187 bytes) Victorian Amethyst Stickpin Stunning stickpin set with a lovely amethyst.  Amethyst is cut en cabochon with a  faceted back.  Stone is in very good condition with little surface wear. Lovely gold frame around the amethyst is highly detailed.  Hallmarks on stem are undecipherable.  Guaranteed to be at least 14k.  Top of stickpin measures just under 5/8 of an inch by 1/2 inch.  Stem measures 2 3/4 inches.

 

Order # 275  Price $150 

Art Nouveau 14k Garnet Stickpin.jpg (11841 bytes) Art Nouveau 14K Garnet Stickpin   Cabochon garnet mounted in 14k gold (bloomed gold) setting.  Snake like setting (measuring 1/2 of an inch),   with the total length of the stickpin being 2 3/4 inches. Marked 14k.  Excellent condition.

 

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Order # 41   Price $150

Sapphire and Pearl 14k Stick Pin.jpg.JPG (22049 bytes) Sapphire and Pearl 14k Stickpin Simple and elegant stick pin circa 1900 accentuated by a sapphire and a pearl.  Marked 14k  and measures just under 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch (stickpin measuring 2 1/8 inches).  Condition is very good.

 

 

 

Order #211  Price $95    

Enameled Bulldog Silver Stickpin.jpg (106986 bytes) Enameled Bulldog Silver Stickpin  Fun highly detailed enamel of a bulldog on a silver.  The bulldog disc measures 3/4 of an inch in diameter and the stickpin section measures 2 5/8ths inches.  The stickpin is unmarked but has been tested to be sterling silver and the condition of the enamel is very good with no damage.

 

Order # 471  Price $225   

DSCN4546.JPG (103545 bytes) Joan of Ark Enameled Sterling Stickpin  Nice period enamel stickpin with a portrait of Joan of Ark in her armor.  Enamel is in very good condition with no chips or damage.  Marked sterling and measures a bit over 1/2 inches in diameter.  Pin section measures     2 5/8ths inches.  

 

 

 

Order #294   Price $195   

DSCN4525.JPG (174338 bytes) Art Nouveau Enameled Iris Stickpin  Lovely enameled stickpin featuring an elaborate nouveau design with and iris in a lovely lavender color.  Enamel is in very good condition with no wear.  Good size, measuring 3/4 of an inch by 3/4 of an inch.  Pin portion measures 2 3/8 inches.  Has an undecipherable maker's mark on the back.  Metal is brass.

 

Order # 290  Price $100 

Victorian Cat Sterling Stickpin  This fun Victorian cat stickpin is made by Parks Brothers.  The stickpin features a sterling silver cat with green pastes for eyes.  The stickpin measures 9/16ths of an inch by 3/8ths of an inch and is marked Parks Brothers and sterling.  The pin section measures 2 1/2 inches and has a few slight bends.  This fun period stick pin is in very good condition.

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Order # 706  SOLD

DSCN3210.JPG (31873 bytes) Victorian Paste Horseshoe Stickpin  Fun Victorian sterling paste stickpin.  Pastes are in good condition and setting is marked sterling.  Horseshoe section measures  9/16th of an inch by 7/16th of an inch.  Pin section measures 2 3/8 inches.  

 

 

Order # 249  Price $45    

Celluloid Fly Stic Pin.jpg (105834 bytes) Celluloid Fly Stick Pin  Fun, three dimensional fly stick pin made of celluloid.  Detail is incredible with clear transparent wings.  Fly  measures 3/4 of an inch by just under 1/2 of an inch with the pin section measuring 2 1/8th inches.  Condition is excellent.

 

 

 

Order # 399  Price $75  

DSCN7234.jpg (106619 bytes) Deco Paste Silver Jabot Pin   The striking art glass jabot pin  is made to resemble lapis lazuli.  The piece is accented with pastes at the crown of the pin, in the center and at the arrow base.  The pin can be used as a hat pin, jabot pin, or lapel pin.  Large size, with the top measuring 1 1/2 inches by  11/16ths of an inch.   The pin section measures 1 3/8 inches (including the arrow).  Marked made in France, a boar's head (800 silver) and an unidentifiable makers mark.   The condition is very good with the pastes showing the normal uniform aging consistent with the older pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order # 388  Price $225 

Art Nouveau Horn Cicada  This lovely necklace features a cicada made from horn with the original cord and beads.  The construction is most unusual in that the three dimensional cicada is applied via a screw and pins to a horn plaque.  The cicada has painted accents (veins on it's wings) and has the luminescent quality seen with horn.   The cicada measures 2 inches by just under 1 inch with the cord measuring about 24 inches.  The condition is very good.  The cicada has two very minor hairline cracks on one of the wings and on the back that are visible only upon very close inspection.

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Order # 753  Price $975   NEW LISTING

DSCN5034.JPG (254615 bytes) Victorian 18K Micromosaic Earrings Stunning micromosaic earrings, circa 1850-80.  Earrings of this caliber are getting harder and harder to find.  The blue and white flowers are very three dimensional and rise up out of the background.  Large size measuring 2 1/8 inches by 3/4 of an inch (from the top of the wire to the bottom).  Unmarked 18k gold.  All tiles are present, one tile on the right earring is sideways, but other than that, they are in excellent condition. 

 

Order # 300   Price $2500  

Paste Fly Earrings.jpg (156434 bytes) Victorian Paste Fly Earrings Interesting figural fly earrings set with pink, green and white pastes.  The ear wires are 14k, however the fly part has not been tested and is most likely vermeil.  I have not cleaned these fun earrings.  Condition is very good and they measure 1/2 inch by just under 1/2 inch.  Though they are small, these earrings are sure to be noticed.

Order # 426  Price $475  

Antique Emerald Gold Earrings.jpg.jpg (109723 bytes) Antique Emerald Earrings  Beautiful antique emerald and earrings set in gold with silver accents.  Guaranteed to be 14k or better.  Two sets of hallmarks are present and these are European but very hard to make out.  Condition is very good.  Silver accents the gold on the white stone (most likely