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Art Deco 0.40ct diamond brooch, Western Europe, first half of the 20th cent.
Art Deco 0.40ct diamond brooch, Western Europe, first half of the 20th cent.

Art Deco 0.40ct diamond brooch, Western Europe, first half of the 20th cent.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A timeless classic that will certainly appeal to connoisseurs of old jewelry. Length: approx. 6 cm. Weight: 4.11 g A gemological certificate is included with the purchase.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff
Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff

Victorian Seed Pearl Bracelet Antique 16K Gold Mesh Cuff

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

This tremendous piece of old jewelry weighs a very substantial 54.6 grams.

Category

1890s Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique bracelet with rubies, natural pearls and diamonds, Scandinavia, 1910s.
Antique bracelet with rubies, natural pearls and diamonds, Scandinavia, 1910s.

Antique bracelet with rubies, natural pearls and diamonds, Scandinavia, 1910s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A unique piece for collectors of old jewelry. We include a certificate from a gemological laboratory with the purchase.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT

Retro Flower Spray 1.20 Ct. Diamond Brooch 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

Great condition in-spite of its age, collectable charming chic signature piece of the old jewellery Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow and white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: ...

Category

1840s Italian Retro Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl Necklace with 2.90 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
Art Deco Pearl Necklace with 2.90 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Clasp

Art Deco Pearl Necklace with 2.90 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Clasp

Located in Napoli, IT

. – good roundness, nice skin, white creamy with goodish reflections, nice orient, lovely sheen Complemented by a Platinum made clasp of 9.5 x mm , gorgeously designed, set with a ce...

Category

1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

20th Century Belle Epoque Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

Total weight of the jewel : 4,7 g approximately. Authentic old jewelry - Work of the beginning of the XXth century.

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.3 gr
Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.3 gr

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.3 gr

Located in SE

I presume that some of these stones likely table cuts date to 17th - 18th century and were removed from some older jewelry pieces and used again. Used fine condition.

Category

1920s Swedish Retro Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Very enjoyable antique brooch or pendant, in either ways it express all the special beauty of some old jewellery which stands out for design and rare treasures from mother nature suc...

Category

1860s Italian Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

19th Century European Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Antique Bohemian Necklace Red Garnets Gilt Silver / 48cm / 24 gr.
Antique Bohemian Necklace Red Garnets Gilt Silver / 48cm / 24 gr.

Antique Bohemian Necklace Red Garnets Gilt Silver / 48cm / 24 gr.

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr
Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr

Antique Georgian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /2 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Georgian Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Ring 0.2 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US5.75 / 1.3 gr.
Antique Ring 0.2 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US5.75 / 1.3 gr.

Antique Ring 0.2 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US5.75 / 1.3 gr.

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s European Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr

Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1926 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 170 gr
1926 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 170 gr

1926 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 170 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s British Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr

Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Italian Empire Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

1918 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 126 gr
1918 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 126 gr

1918 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 126 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s British Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Silver

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s European Baroque Revival Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant Picture Locket Enamel solid 830 Silver / 13 gr
Antique Pendant Picture Locket Enamel solid 830 Silver / 13 gr

Antique Pendant Picture Locket Enamel solid 830 Silver / 13 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Earrings 1.3ctw Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 7.6gr
Antique Imperial Russian Earrings 1.3ctw Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 7.6gr

Antique Imperial Russian Earrings 1.3ctw Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 7.6gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1890s Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Pendant Necklace natural 1ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 8.3 gr
Antique Pendant Necklace natural 1ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 8.3 gr

Antique Pendant Necklace natural 1ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 8.3 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s German Aesthetic Movement Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr
1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr

1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet natural 6 ct. Aquamarine solid Gilt 830 Silver / 16.5 gr
Antique Bangle Bracelet natural 6 ct. Aquamarine solid Gilt 830 Silver / 16.5 gr

Antique Bangle Bracelet natural 6 ct. Aquamarine solid Gilt 830 Silver / 16.5 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Finnish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

1916 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct. Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold/ ØUS6/ 1.7gr
1916 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct. Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold/ ØUS6/ 1.7gr

1916 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct. Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold/ ØUS6/ 1.7gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr

Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Imperial Russian Ukraine Earrings Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 1.3gr
Antique Imperial Russian Ukraine Earrings Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 1.3gr

Antique Imperial Russian Ukraine Earrings Diamonds solid 56/ 14K Gold/ 1.3gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1890s Ukrainian Russian Empire Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr

Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr
1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr

1908-17 Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 84 Silver / 5.9gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s Russian Russian Empire Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr

Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.55gr
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.55gr

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.55gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Ring Faith Love Hope solid 56 /14K Gold ØUS7.5 / 2.2gr
Antique Imperial Russian Ring Faith Love Hope solid 56 /14K Gold ØUS7.5 / 2.2gr

Antique Imperial Russian Ring Faith Love Hope solid 56 /14K Gold ØUS7.5 / 2.2gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1870s Russian Russian Empire Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 10 / 2.1 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Antique Link Bracelet Pink Enamel solid 935 Gilt Silver / 9.6 gr
Antique Link Bracelet Pink Enamel solid 935 Gilt Silver / 9.6 gr

Antique Link Bracelet Pink Enamel solid 935 Gilt Silver / 9.6 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.25US / 2.1 gr
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.25US / 2.1 gr

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.25US / 2.1 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr
Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s Portuguese Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 4.75 gr
Antique Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 4.75 gr

Antique Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 4.75 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s European Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.72ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold US 5.75 / 2.55 gr
Antique German Ring natural 0.72ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold US 5.75 / 2.55 gr

Antique German Ring natural 0.72ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold US 5.75 / 2.55 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1850s European Early Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver

1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.
1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.

1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr

Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s German Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s German Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Earrings solid 18K Orange Gold /2.16 gr
Antique European Earrings solid 18K Orange Gold /2.16 gr

Antique European Earrings solid 18K Orange Gold /2.16 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.3ct Diamond solid 14K Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.5gr
Antique German Ring natural 0.3ct Diamond solid 14K Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.5gr

Antique German Ring natural 0.3ct Diamond solid 14K Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.5gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1910s German Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr

1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ewer Pendant Green Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.45gr
Antique Ewer Pendant Green Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.45gr

Antique Ewer Pendant Green Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.45gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Greek Greek Revival Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr
Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Locket Black Enamel Pearls solid Silver /15 gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.

1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique European Earrings Balls Octagonal Stars solid 18K Gold /3.8gr
Antique European Earrings Balls Octagonal Stars solid 18K Gold /3.8gr

Antique European Earrings Balls Octagonal Stars solid 18K Gold /3.8gr

Located in SE

Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape.

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1910s European Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

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Antique Gold and Diamonds Brooch by Detouche
Antique Gold and Diamonds Brooch by Detouche

Antique Gold and Diamonds Brooch by Detouche

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

In a beautiful and original boxe from Constantin Detouche, a reputed old jewellery house. Weight: 8.70 grams.

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1870s French Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco circa 1920, 7.13 Ct White Diamond & 6.50 Ct Aquamarine Tiara & Necklace
Art Deco circa 1920, 7.13 Ct White Diamond & 6.50 Ct Aquamarine Tiara & Necklace

Art Deco circa 1920, 7.13 Ct White Diamond & 6.50 Ct Aquamarine Tiara & Necklace

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Since the diamonds showcase various historical cuts, all individually cut by hand, it is likely that at least some of them were taken out of older jewellery pieces when the tiara was...

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1920s British Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.5ct Statement
Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.5ct Statement

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.5ct Statement

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.5ct Statement Jewelry This is a terrific ART DECO antique brooch crafted in luxurious and expensive platinum (tested...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct
Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate Fine 2.1ct

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Sapphire Brooch Estate 2.1ct This is a terrific ART DECO antique brooch crafted in luxurious and expensive platinum (tested and guaran...

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Brooch Hunting Equestrian This beautiful antique 14K yellow gold horseshoe and riding crop pin wi...

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1920s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal
ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal

ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal This is an exquisite piece of original Art Deco platinum jewelry circa 1920s.

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate
Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Antique Edwardian Old European Diamond Horseshoe Ring 14K Gold Statement Estate This is an exquisite piece of estate jewelry crafted in 14K yellow gold (tested) that is nothing lik...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center
ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center

ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center Estate This is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry that is nothing like you have ever seen before.

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi
Art Deco Old European Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi

Art Deco Old European Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Art Deco Old European Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi This totally stunning estate Art DECO platinum Toi et Moi piece holds a genuine earth mined round cut sapph...

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Antique Old Mine Cushion Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate
French Antique Old Mine Cushion Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate

French Antique Old Mine Cushion Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

The brooch is circa 1850-1890!! There are 2 old mine cut diamonds, 15 points and 11 points each.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ART DECO Platinum Old European Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly ring
ART DECO Platinum Old European Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly ring

ART DECO Platinum Old European Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly ring

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

ART DECO Platinum Old European and Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly Engagement Wedding Ring Estate This is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry that is nothing like you ha...

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau Jewelry 0.6 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Antique French Ring
Art Nouveau Jewelry 0.6 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Antique French Ring

Art Nouveau Jewelry 0.6 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Antique French Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

The diamond has a sought-after Old Mine Cut (so-called 'black dot') - the old miners are highly collectible nowadays by antique jewelry enthusiasts and are getting scarce on the mark...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in DALLAS, TX

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this captivating piece is a must-have for jewelry connoisseurs and collectors alike. The focal point of this masterpiece lies in its arr...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch
A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch

A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A classic Victorian double brooch featuring 10.16 Carats of Old Mine and Old European white diamonds that swim across the piece. Whilst the outer diamonds are composed of Old Miners,...

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Late 18th Century American Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

A 4.80 Platinum Carat Filigree Old European & Old Miner Art Deco Sapphire Brooch
A 4.80 Platinum Carat Filigree Old European & Old Miner Art Deco Sapphire Brooch

A 4.80 Platinum Carat Filigree Old European & Old Miner Art Deco Sapphire Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Art Deco pin featuring a 1.90 Carat old-euro centerpiece radiating with triangular sapphires and old-miner diamonds. An excellent embodiment of the era and the sense of l...

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1920s American Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel 14K Brooch
Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel 14K Brooch

Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel 14K Brooch

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Art Nouveau European Diamond California Gold Rush Prospector Shovel Horseshoe 14K Gold Pin Estate This beautiful Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin will make a terrific gift. It is no...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Gold Star Pendant/Brooch
Old European Cut Diamond Gold Star Pendant/Brooch

Old European Cut Diamond Gold Star Pendant/Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K yellow gold Victorian pendant/brooch circa late 1800's. The center old European cut diamond weighs 0.77cts and is SI clarity and H color.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Star Old Cut Diamond Earring
Victorian Star Old Cut Diamond Earring

Victorian Star Old Cut Diamond Earring

Unavailable

W 0.56 in D 0.75 in

Victorian Star Old Cut Diamond Earring

Located in London, GB

An Victorian Star Old Cut Diamond Earring. Silver on gold, the centre diamond on each earring is approx 0.5ct overall 1.9ct. W: 1.4cm D: 1.9cm Weight: 4.19g

Category

1880s British Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Natural Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Brooch
Platinum Natural Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Brooch

Platinum Natural Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Brooch

Located in Oxted, Surrey

Naturally Mined Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Brooch set in Platinum. All original hand made milgrain setting. No stones have ever been replaced. Set with a safety catch. Approximate tot...

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1920s Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

2.00 Carat Old European Filigree Art Deco brooch
2.00 Carat Old European Filigree Art Deco brooch

2.00 Carat Old European Filigree Art Deco brooch

Located in New York, NY

Intricate filigree brooch featuring 2.00 carats of Old European diamonds. Metal: Platinum Measurements: 60mm x 18mm Total Weight: 9.01g Composition: 33 Old European White Diamond...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in DALLAS, TX

900 Platinum engagement ring with 1.19 carat J/Vs1 Old European Cut center diamond and 10=.4 carat total weight setting diamonds. RAP $5088. Size 7.75 US

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Platinum Earring
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Platinum Earring

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Platinum Earring

Located in Bloxham, GB

Edwardian diamond drop earrings comprising two diamond studded wires suspending large diamonds. They are platinum fronted with 18ct gold backs and were made between 1910-20. Timeless...

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Antique Old Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Circa 1880
Victorian Antique Old Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Circa 1880

Victorian Antique Old Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Victorian antique 7carats diamond brooch from circa the 1880s. The central old mine cut diamond, weighing 1.56 carats (D/E, VS/SI), is surrounded by nine old mine cut d...

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1890s British Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Gorgeous Gold 0.75 Carat Old Miner's Cut Diamond Brooch
Gorgeous Gold 0.75 Carat Old Miner's Cut Diamond Brooch

Gorgeous Gold 0.75 Carat Old Miner's Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Gold Brooch Features Three Bezel-Set Old Miner's Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight = 0.75 ct Total Length of Brooch = 48 mm Total Mass = 2.9 grams Gorgeous, Elegant Brooch!

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in DALLAS, TX

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece is an epitome of luxury in the realm of jewelry. The Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamonds, renowned for their unmatched ...

Category

19th Century Victorian Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.14ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
1.14ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

1.14ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Atlanta, GA

Experience the timeless elegance and unparalleled beauty of this vintage estate ring, showcasing an exquisite 1.14 carat Old Mine Cut diamond surrounded by a total weight of 0.28 car...

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Early 20th Century Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in RIVERVIEW, AU

A very rare and beautiful vintage ring that showcases 1 x old cut diamond and 16 x transitional cut diamonds, set in 14ct white gold. Ring size L.

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.97 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
4.97 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

4.97 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

4.97 carat Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond & Natural Diamonds On The Side DESCRIPTION 18/k White Gold Ring With One Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond And Two Baguette Cut Natural Diamonds ...

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19th Century British Art Deco Old Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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