Fashion Jewelry & Watches

Victorian hand faceted crystal paste and horn hair comb, of three five pointed stars set in sterling silver. Typically Victorian and lovely in concept. ...

Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue enamel accents and beautifully detailed hand etchi...

This piece is so special and so rare: it dates to the Victorian era, more specifically the 1860s, and was likely made in Britain. It is crafted from vulcanite and features a teardrop shape with a high relief bunch of grapes in intricate detail, surrounded by a border of carved beads, strung on a fine black ribbon, to be worn as choker. (I love it strung on the Victorian Jet Choker pictured, which is also available in my shop.) The vulcanite has this truly stunning, relatively matte finish, with a rich warm glow— it's just so unique and unlike any other material. What is vulcanite? It is made by combining the sap of the Euphorbia or Ficus trees from Malaysia, with sulphur. It was originally invented in 1843 by Thomas Hancock. His timing just happened to be spot-on: black had long been considered essential to mourning jewelry and mourning dress, but thanks to Queen Victoria's extended 40 years of grieving (for her husband, Prince Albert), from about 1860-1890, black was considered a highly fashionable color, and began to be worn outside mourning dress. During this period, vulcanite became a very fashionable material for jewelry, and it loaned objects that gothic, romantic, dramatic black cast that Victorians just loved. Victorian mourning jewelry is rife with grape motifs; for one, grapes were a symbols of Christ (as wine is the blood of Christ). On Victorian grave markers, a cluster of grapes typically means that the deceased was of mature years. Victorians are well known for using flowers and botanicals as a means of communication. Wild grapes, according to The Language of Flowers published in 1913, are symbols of Charity, a favorite Victorian theme. NOTE: The Victorian Hair Mourning...

Unusual, elegant Etruscan Coral Bangle from the mid 19th Century. Hand made scroll work gold filled metal setting with genuine coral cab at center. .75" ...

Unusual Tricolor Victorian Locket of a warrior rendered in 3 tones of gold on a gold filled base. A warrior is depicted in profile on the front with a hammered gold back. Glass inter...

Large, attractive Austro Hungarian Enamel Cross Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in silver. Set with turquoise and mother of pearl cabocho...

Victorian silver bracelet with beautiful agate flowers, and a simple hook fastening. The lovely carved and polished agate links include bande...

Victorian Micromosaic Daisy Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Delicate scale with extremely fine tesserai forming a charming daisy motif. Wonde...

Intricately carved picturesque Brooch with a Early C closure pin pin back. Hallmarked on the back, it has had a repair. Measuring 2.18 in. w x 1.84 in. top to bottom. Check our stor...

Victorian Amythest and Seed Pearl Beetle from the mid 19th Century set in vermeil silver. 2 large oval amethysts are set in high crown settings and form the body, with a smaller round amethyst featured as the head. The wings have lovely half pearls pave set throughout as well as in the eyes. Delicate wire work forms the arms and legs of the beetle. Lovely scale and beautiful quality Victorian Naturalist figurative jewelry...

Victorian Rose Petal Brooch from the late 19th Century. This is a highly unusual sentimental piece with a glass dew drop applied to the enamel. The ename...

Rare Victorian Cut Steel Earrings in graduated hoop motifs with fringed edges. Exceptional quality, scale and design in original condition with scr...

Victorian 14k Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Lovely 14k gold work throughout with Etruscan bead work on the ball motifs. Intrica...

Charming mid Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch set with tiny vibrant green pastes (to emulate demantoid garnets) and oversized ruby glass "eyes" set in gol...

A Spectacular 10 Karat Gold Coral Ring. Makes a statement, this is a large Ring. Stunning Early Craftsmanship. If you have an appreciation for fine early Jewelry take a good look at...

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch from the mid 19th Century. 3 large graduated hoops of hand carved tortoiseshell dangle from...

Wonderful Mid Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace. Massive and beautifully carved with central pendant depicting the Goddess Luna, personifying the moon a...

Stunning pair of matching faceted Whitby Jet Jet Bracelets, Acquired from the Museum of the City of New York. In Excellent condition. Beads measure 12mm down to 7mm. They wrap around...

Large Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in 18K gold with higher karat gold bloom. Lovely scrolled frame mountin...

Victorian parcel gilt brooch with game birds, butterflies and vines set onto a lush oxblood silk velour base. Extremely unusual and possibly made to accent hunting garb. Realistic a...

Lovely and elegant Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar from the late 19th Century. Lovely graduated onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres ...

Cut Steel and Silesian Wire tassel Earrings from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully crafted with cut steel beads and silesian wire work twisted into each ...

Unusual Victorian mother of pearl pointing hand earring. The carved hands each have a pointing index finger that are each decorated with gold...