These antique Victorian era tortoise shell carvings were at one time a pair of ladies cuff links. The carvings depict cherub's faces with feathery wings behind their sweet profiles. The detail on the wings are especially fine. They each measure 20 mm wide by 23 mm tall by 10 mm deep, and wear like large studs. Some time ago they were converted into earrings and extra large backs were added for support and comfort while wearing.
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Art Nouveau Grape Pendant
A vintage nature inspired necklace of the Art Nouveau period, in vibrant 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a slightly geometric border housing a sculpted grape leaf cluster with thirteen round cabochon cut blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.33 carats total and two old European cut diamonds weighing approximately .11 cttw.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Coral, Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Brooch Combination
A vintage handmade yellow gold pendant with a floral design motif, complete with sculpted leaves and wire-like branches, inlaid with a warm reddish-orange oval cabochon coral and accented with round white pearls and one old European cut diamond weighing approximately .40 carat. The beautiful chain was handmade with alternating regular and knotted links. The chain may be removed and the pendant converts to a brooch for more ways to wear this piece.
This 14 karat, vintage mabé pearl, is set in a hand-crafted bezel, surrounded by an old Russian style of filigree wire-work featuring rosettes and swirls along with 3 more buttercup set white pearls. A bold and dramatic pendant courtesy of the 1800's. The pendant measures 15 mm wide and 45 mm tall including the bail.
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Art Nouveau Brooch
This antique Edwardian filigree brooch was fully handmade in platinum and set with a .33 carat center diamond and thirty-three Old European Cut diamonds equaling 2.25 carats.
This handmade antique Edwardian Era platinum filigree brooch has been set with twelve rubies weighing .65 carat with a center diamond weighing .60 carat and ten round brilliant cuts equaling .46 carat. The floral and milgrain detailing are absolutely incredible the closer you get to this beautiful piece. A must see in person.
Edwardian Era Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Brooch
Beautiful, and delicate looking, this Edwardian Era circle brooch is made in platinum and set with 1.25 carats of Old European Cut diamonds and emerald accents
Our oldest piece of jewelry, this Georgian Era brooch has both flora and fauna if you look close enough. Rose cut diamonds set “rubbed in” yellow gold which has patinaed over time. It measures 45x65 mm and rises 6 mm up off of the pin and catch.
Victorian Era Diamond Brooch with Natural Pearl Dangles
Silver topped gold on this Victorian brooch has a combination of sparkling rose cut and other cuts of diamonds for a total weight of .70 carats. The natural pearl dangles add beautiful movement while wearing.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Era Enamel Egyptian Theme Brooch
This antique 14 karat yellow gold Egyptian revival brooch of the Victorian era features a bird resembling a condor or vulture. It's body is an unidentified red gemstone carved into a cabochon scarab shape and it's wings are delicately enameled with red, green, white, and blue accents. Fun Fact: a scarab is a scared beetle common in Egyptian motif art works. It is said a scarb beetle is what pushes the sun across the sky responsible for the cycle of day to night time.
This antique cameo set has a lovely brick red hue which is color complimented nicely by the 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch is convertible to a pendant for more ways to wear this set. The ladies' faces are slightly different on both the brooch and the dangling earrings, making them unique to even each other, which is a mark of the craftsmanship and lends to the character.
Handmade and engraved this antique cameo brooch has a lovely cherub and Pegasus horse motif. The 14 karat yellow gold holds the shell cameo in place with hand cut prongs that fit delicately into the engraving design which reaches to the edges with not a floral scroll out of place.
This antique rectangle bar pin was handmade in 14 karat yellow gold; featuring a stunning array of delicate design accents, lending a very light and airy feel. It measures 65 x 7 mm. A wonderful example of Victorian era design.
Handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold these antique cufflinks are perfect for business and formal events. Made in the Art Nouveau period with a simple yet masculine interlocking Celtic design which has been complimented by the patina the gold has taken on over time.
18 Karat Yellow French Art Nouveau Shamrock Cufflinks and Shirt Studs.
This is a lovely example of vintage French Art Nouveau floral design. Sculpted in 18 karat yellow gold these handmade cufflinks and shirt studs are perfect for business and formal events.
Antique and elegant, this ladies dress watch sports almost two hundred bead set diamonds, a number of tiny blue sapphire accent stones and a supple mesh band, all in platinum. Due to its age, two of the sapphires are missing and one diamond, however the missing stones are not noticeable at a glance. The mesh band measures 6.75 inches around and is 14 mm wide. This piece secures with a diamond encrusted safety catch. All together this piece is dazzling and perfect for wearing to on an occasion were you want your jewelry to bespoke.
This Unique "Momento Mori" 16 karat yellow gold and sterling silver ring showcases an urn motif designed with rose cut diamonds and surrounded in blue lapis lazuli weighing .75 carat, accented with light engraving and 28 rose cut diamonds, weighing .80 carat. Momento Mori, translates to "remember you must die" in latin. These types of jewelry pieces were popular during the Victorian era and were worn as reminders of dearly departed loved ones. Other common motifs were skulls, bones, and snuffed out candles, all tempoary things to remind us of the short time we have and to remember to make the most of our lives.
This antique handmade platinum ring features three Old European Cut diamonds weighing a total of .42 carat and ten round single cut diamonds weighing a total of .17 carat all bead set into the square face which floats above the wider shank perfectly crafted for balance while wearing.
This 14 karat yellow gold antique cameo bracelet is likely a portion of a convertible style necklace from the Victorian era. It has two working floral motif clasps each bezel set with an coral color cryptocrystalline quartz cameo of a lady's face. Each clasp measures 10 mm wide and the flexible 'M" shaped links are 4 mm wide each. The entire piece measures 6.75 inches and secures with a safety clasp. There are 4 bent links that are visible, adding to the character of this unique piece, but do not affect the movement or comfort.
This vintage Art Nouveau 18 karat white gold die-struck filigree ring features a floral motif of leaves and flowers which perfectly set off the exceptionally beautiful 1.31 carat Old European Cut center diamond. The gallery of this ring measures 9 mm diameter and rises 7.5 mm up off of the finger.
