Collectible Jewelry

Late Victorian and carved bone and silver Chinese Oraborus bracelet. circa 1800.

Lot of three antique late 19th to early 20th century hand carved shell cameos. Stunning large 14k gold oval cameo showing a woman in flapper / 1920’s attire holding a bouquet of flowers, set in a rectangular frame with filigree and bow shaped corners, with pin / brooch back as well as a loop for wearing as a pendant. Oval pin / brooch showing the bust of a 17th or 18th century woman with high lace collar, set in 800 silver frame with rope twist accents and saw tooth edge. C.P.G. Hold-On stick / 14k gold hat pin...

Gold-plated Bausch & Lomb Aviator Shooter glasses in one of its rarest versions with the inscription 1/30 10K GO and Kalichrome lenses from the 70s. Super exclusive.

Small rare and early 1970s pendant by the Danish silversmith N. E. From. This florally inspired pendant has a polished insert of Danish 'red' amber. Hallmark: From, 925s. Measurement...

Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...

A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...

Large rare lot of 41 assorted late 19th – early 20th century antique labor union ribbons / pins, primarily from the German speaking Community of Dayton, Ohio, plus a smattering of other cities including Cincinnati, Piqua, and Canton Ohio...

Art jewelry set consisting of a pink gem set bangle, ring and pendant in pewter. We recon that the pink stones is either rose quartz or moonstones. This set was handmade during the 1...

Beautiful Modernist abstract panel link bracelet featuring green enamel and sterling geometric squares. It is a vintage bracelet in beautiful condition. It has a sturdy working ...

19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine and Heliotrope Stones 19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch...

circa 1890s micro-beaded draw-string evening bag. Scenic design with Shaker Style houses appears in various bag designs & color variations. Silk lining i...

Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in an entourage of natural Mediterranean coral pearls (Rubrum Corallium) of an orange-...

19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate. The center is hinged to enable the inlaid cut Aga...

Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Weckstrom....

Fabulous antique American hand engraved and engine turned .900 fine coin silver card case by the prolific New York silversmith and Maker's marks for Albert Coles, New York. Highly ...

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and extremely unique and rare 19th century British Tunbridgeware hair pin/bobbin or slide. This slide is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before…. it is a very rare survivor ! From circa 1860–1880. Made of walnut with gorgeous marquetry inlay on the entirety of the front with classic Tunbridgeware micro-mosaic all over the front. The rear is walnut. The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood. Would have been worn in a Lady’s hair bun with the micro-mosaic facing forward. This would have belonged to a very elegant lady in the mid to late 19th century. Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tonbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The decoration typically consists of a mosaic of many very small pieces of different coloured woods that form a pictorial vignette. Shaped rods and slivers of wood were first carefully glued together, then cut into many thin slices of identical pictorial veneer with a fine saw. Elaborately striped and feathered bandings for framing were pre-formed in a similar fashion. There is a collection of Tunbridge ware in the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery in Tunbridge Wells. The famous makers of Tunbridge ware were in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent; their most notable work was from circa 1830-1900. Early makers of Tunbridge ware, in Tunbridge Wells in the mid-18th century, were the Burrows family, and Fenner and Co. In the 19th century, around 1830, James Burrows invented a technique of creating mosaics from wooden tesserae. Henry Hollamby, apprenticed to the Burrows family, set up on his own in 1842 and became an important manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, employing about 40 people. Edmund Nye (1797–1863) and his father took over the Fenner company when William Fenner retired in 1840, after 30 years in partnership with him. Thomas Barton (1819–1903), previously apprenticed at the Wise factory, joined the Nyes in 1836, and worked as Nye’s designer; he took over the business in 1863 and continued there until his death. In Tonbridge (near to Tunbridge Wells), George Wise (1703–1779) is known to have had a business in 1746. It continued with his son Thomas, and Thomas’s nephew George (1779–1869), who took over in 1806. In its early years the company made articles such as workboxes and tea caddies with prints of popular views; later items had pictures created from mosaics. Their workshop in Tonbridge, Wise’s Tunbridge Ware Manufactory, was next to the Big Bridge over the Medway; the building was demolished in 1886 to widen the approach to the bridge. Tunbridge ware became popular with visitors to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells, who bought them as souvenirs and gifts. Articles included cribbage boards, paperweights, writing slopes, snuffboxes and glove boxes. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Tunbridge ware by Edmund Nye, Robert Russell and Henry Hollamby was shown; Edmund Nye received a commendation from the judges for his work. He exhibited a table depicting a mosaic of a ship at sea; 110,800 tesserae were used in making the picture. The manufacturers of Tunbridge ware were cottage industries, and they were no more than nine in Tunbridge Wells and one in Tonbridge. The number declined in the 1880s; competent craftsmen were hard to find, and public tastes changed. After the death of Thomas Barton in 1903 the only surviving firm was Boyce, Brown and Kemp, which closed in 1927. Marquetry was an old technique which was continued by Nye and Barton to create images such as birds or butterflies. ‘Green Oak’ as caused by the fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens. Stickware and half-square mosaic was invented by James Burrows in about 1830: a bunch of wooden sticks of different colours, each having triangular or diamond-shaped cross section, were tightly glued together; in the case of stickware, the resulting block was dried, then turned to form an article such as the base of a pincushion. For half-square mosaic, thin slices were taken from the composite block, and applied to a surface.[1][2][4] Tesselated mosaic, was a development by James Burrows of half-square mosaic; it was adopted by George Wise and Edmund Nye. Minute tesserae were used to form a wide variety of geometric and pictorial designs. Many sorts of wood were used for the various colours; about 40 were in regular use. Only natural colors were used; green was provided by “green oak”, produced by the action of fungus on fallen oak. Designs for articles were often taken from designs of Berlin wool work.

Victorian Essex Crystal Intaglio reverse painted pug ring, 10K. These rings were a novelty during the Victorian Period. Essex crystal cabochons were carved on...

Beautiful large modernist bronze bracelet by the Finnish designer Hannu Ikonen with the typical cup moss or reindeer moss motif. This bracelet was made in the 1970s by the producer V...

1970s Modernist Style of sculptor Pal Kepenyes, Abstract Silver and Stone Ring from Mexico 1.25 tall x 1 w x 1.5 d Brown polished stoned mount...

This antique miniature ladies compac is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from Italy and dates to approximately 1880 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. The box...

A fine quality 19th century French Palais Royal mother of pearl and ormolu six-bottle perfume casket.

19th century brass and gold watch-key with each side a different stone in the shape of a shield. Carnelian and Heliotrope brass gold-plated Watch-key in the shape of a shield. He...

:: Antique handmade African small thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa 19th century or older bracelet, possibly used ...

Very nice pair of Renaissance style tazza cups in richly chiseled gilt bronze. This pair of cups comes from a French private collection. They are products...

:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th century or older bracelet. Thought to be worn in order...

Vintage Tegrov Swiss made vintage Mechanical watch 17 jewels Stainless steel Measures: 9 long x 1.38 w x .38 thick Preowned original unre...

G/409 - A very antique beautiful perfect little bag in silver mesh for your evenings. It's so elegant! Beautiful to admire or for a woman You love.

A pair of sand-white gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood in the shape of a vas...

Lovely silver necklace with wave shaped bars chained together by designer Jaana Toppila-Ikalainen -Finland 1998. The silver bars has a twisted shape. Natural patina and good vintage ...

1970s Modernist Mexican sterling silver malachite bracelet from Mexico. Maker stamped. 925 Mexico. Measures: 7.38 long x .63 wide x .13 thick Preowned origi...

Brutalist/modern claw-shaped. ring designed by Allan Scharff and crafted at Hans Hansen Silversmithy in Kolding Denmark. Early version from the late 1970s....

A Dutch 19th century crystal and gold scent, perfume bottle, ca 1860 A Dutch scent or perfume bottle with crystal cut shaped body and gold (14 Carat, 585...

Pair of silver amulets of two fantastic animals Naples, late 18th- early 19th century Silver, punches and the seal of the Kingdom of Naples Measures: ...

Antique Dutch silver purse mount by Keulemans Rotterdam, 1841 An antique purse mount with ring and chain. With motif of dolphins and a shell-shaped kn...

19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with 2 different colors. An amber color transpare...

Antique handmade African thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa 19th century or older bracelet, possibly used as curren...

Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and Silk Silk threads in assorted colors. Signature engraved inside.

A. Brandt & Son Victorian sterling silver mixed metals bangle bracelet. Circa 1880's. Stamped inside with several English hallmarks. Inlaid rose gold of flowers and leaves. Inscripti...

By Gary Edwards Native American Decorative Navajo Sterling Storyteller Bracelet Cuff with Turquoise Stone 2.13 tall x 3.13 w x 1.75 d Engraved sta...

:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th century or older bracelet. Thought to be worn in order...

1970s Navajo Silver and Stone Decorative Cuff Bracelet Watch Band Measures: 2.38 tall x 3.38 width 1.75 depth Preowned used vintage condition. See all images.   

A small masterpiece. A carved bottle vial with lid carved of grey/brown jade and with decorations of ropes made of silver.

A very fine and large antique Anglo-Indian silver oval shaped locket heavily embossed with three figures dated September 1880. The large hinged locket has an internal recessed compar...

Antique miniature watercolor portrait of a woman in a neoclassical style, set without glass in a brass frame. Measures: 1.875” x 0.125” x 1.87...

Much sought after vintage 'organic' modern sterling silver bracelet. Fully hallmarked by Lapponia, Finland. Designed during the 1970s by Bjorn Wec...

19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone in the shape of a heart Agate works grounding, stabilizing and protective. Heliotrope is a protective, groundi...

Beautiful Tekke/Turkmen cuff/armlet armlet, known as bilezik, is decorated with four rows of table-cut semi-precious Carnelians. The cuff is for a small boned person (internal diamet...

Lovely bronze pendant with original bronze chain by designer Karl Laine for Sten & Laine -Finland 1970s. The pendant has a combination of melted look and spider web design. Natural b...

Oversized brutalist bracelet measuring 22/20 cm in length and 4 cm in width. It made from hammered/bend pewter and has a silver-plated brass lock marked AD Design...

Very rare and unusual piece, a sterling silver "note holder" fronted by an Indian Chief on the front in high relief. A bale on top provides for a necklace and hanging as a decorative...

The Story of Jewelry 1973 by J. Anderson. Introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith Black Hardcover Book. Translate from Italian. J. Anderson Black - Storia dei gioielli English text. Documents jewelry's history from the primitive ornaments of prehistoric times to the abstract simplicity of modern design. This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces...

19th century gold Watch-Key with double colour agate A watch-key, gold with double sides agate. On each side a different colour round agate stone set in a floral round golden shape....

Antique Tennis Racket Brooch in Silver. A silver tennis racket brooch. This brooch is particularly fine in detail as the strings are represented ...

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina. These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe ...

An early 19th century brass and Onyx set stone watch key. An early 19th century brass watch key with an Onyx oval stone set at the top. The head is fl...

Double set of buckles for harness. The bundles show of the Russian Imperial coat of arms. Each set includes eight buckles and four harness decorations. Mounted in two later oval frames. During 1896 the Tzar Nikolaj Aleksandrovic Romanov, Nicolas II...

Pin and pair of Italian gold earrings 19th Century In filigree silver and gold, consisting of a brooch and a pair of earrings, with pendant d...

Classic 1970s vintage Gucci wrap sunglasses or eyewear, plated in 22-karat gold with brown plastic lenses, with nice knurled texture to front of frames. Some wear to gold plating, al...