About Marie E Betteley, Inc
Marie was born in Paris and is a third generation jewelry dealer who grew up in a world of Russian treasures. In fact, she spent her teen years on the grounds of Hillwood Museum & Gardens in Washington DC where her father served as Director after bringing his family to the U.S. from France. Hillwood holds the largest known private collection of imperial Russian decorative arts outside of Russia Marie is an expert gemologist and leading authority of Russian jewels and consults for auction houses, museums and private collectors worldwide. Her eye for beauty, knowledge ...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Romanov Eagle Pendant by Marie Betteley
By Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
The Romanov double-headed eagle of vermeil or gilded silver with splayed wings, its claws clutching orb and sceptre, surmounted by an imperial crown, the reverse with a smooth polish...
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Early 2000s American Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Russian Imperial-era Gold Rope Chain, Moscow, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, a rare Russian 14k yellow gold rope chain from Moscow, with original Russian 14k rose gold clasp.
Clasp stamped with the kokoshnik...
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Empire Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Link Bracelet with Ballet Slippers Charm, 1960s or 70s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This beautiful vintage charm bracelet of typical design recalls the past when such bracelets were all the rage, with sturdy swedge links terminating in a pair of 10k yellow gold ball...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Post-War Link Bracelets
Materials
10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Miniature Hatching Chick Easter Pendant by Marie Betteley
By Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A Russian inspired egg-shaped pendant, of openwork gilded silver or vermeil design depicting a chick emerging from its egg, engraved XB, for Xristos Boskrese, or Christ is Risen in R...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
1810s French Napoleonic Era 18k Gold Leaf on Glass Pendant, Paris
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful and rare French pendant from the Napoleonic era, of etched gold leaf on glass depicting the figure of Eros holding a torch in a wooded landscape, the frame attached to th...
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Russian Nicholas I Imperial-era Teapot by Carl Adolf Siepel, St Petersburg, 1850
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the era to Tsar Nicholas I, this rare Russian silver teapot of remarkable workmanship is designed as a plump quince, with a trompe l’oeil le...
Category
Antique 1850s Russian Coffee and Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Dutch Georgian-style Rose Diamond Cluster Ring, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful diamond cluster ring of openwork floral design set with a central circular rose-cut diamond measuring 6.6 mm, weighing approx. .40 ct, surrounded by six sparkling diamond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Ukrainian Nicholas I Silver-mounted Coconut Ladle, Harkov, 1844
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the imperial era, period of Tsar Nicholas I, the bowl of this rare ladle is fitted with a ½ a coconut shell rimmed in delicately engraved silver, in the Renaissance style when c...
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Antique 1840s Russian Russian Empire Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Charka or Vodka Cup, Moscow, 1783
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made in the ancient capital of Moscow. Decorated with ...
Category
Antique 1780s Russian Russian Empire Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Vodka Cup by Grigorii Lakomkin, Moscow, 1766
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made by Grigorii Lakomkin in the ancient capital of Mos...
Category
Antique 1760s Russian Russian Empire Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Cushion-cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pendant, 1930s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This beautiful and timeless 14k yellow gold pendant from the 1930s is bezel set with a luscious cushion-shaped green tourmaline above a prong set bright old-European-cut diamond, fitted with an oval gold suspension ring...
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Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Russian Silver Imperial-era Japonisme Napkin Ring, 1899 to 1908
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Triangular by Fabergé, from the era of Tsar Nicholas II, the base engraved with a band of scrolling foliage, flowers and a fan in the Japonisme style. Its triangular rather than roun...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Russian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
