Pinchbeck and Banded Agate Bracelet, Early 19th Century

There are times when man can enhance nature as he did when placing naturalbanded agates from various parts of the earth with the golden metal created by Christopher Pinchbeck. Genuin...

A wondrous specimen piece of agate known as moss agate exhibits the likeness of a tree naturally formed. The stone was chosen for its natural pattern and cut then smoothly polished t...

The rare, collectable metal, Pinchbeck, is setting for 18th century shell cameos of a male and female god and goddess. The earrings are all original...

A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings. The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...

A Victorian gold stickpin collection, all in banded agate, is for sale as a group or as an individual item. Banded Agate makes a handsome contrast with clothing in any texture or color. All were made c. 1860 in England and all are in perfect condition. #BLRND is an orb of opaque beige, white and chocolate with a gold cap. It is 3 1/2 inches high with a twisted pin. Price:$350, The large black oval pin with the white inner oval and gold center is $500 and c, 1890. # OVBLK, The Greek Key pin has been sold. The round brown and black with vertical white stripe is set in a gold backing and has a twisted gold pin. It is #BBV c. 1870. Price $475. It is 3 1/2 in long c. 1860-70. The black banded agate...

Spectacular Victorian 15 Kt gold, banded agate, natural pearl and enamel pendant screams its rarity and beauty though it is not brazen, but insistent. All...

This is a stunning early antique French Georgian - Napoleon III Bracelet with a spectacular Pinchbeck center clasp set with White Agate gems with a four strand faceted white agate be...

Italian, circa 1820 The rose gold bracelet is bezel-set with seven exquisitely carved in high relief cameos from Mount Vesuvius lavas. The cameos fe...

A exquisite banded agate and diamond bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in rich 15kt yellow gold, this stunning piece is comprised of six large agate links which alte...

Gold and enamel bracelet. The bracelet is composed of nine symmetrical medallions decorated with foliage and stylized flowers and accented with black and white enamel. The clasp is hidden by a rectangular medallion in enameled gold that features a landscape scene of a lakeside chateau with mountains in the background. The medallion is framed with stylized leaves in black, white, and green enamel. The landscape of the bracelet portrays the Chillon chateau in Switzerland, made famous during the Romantic period with Lord Byron’s poem written in 1816, The Prisoner of Chillon. Byron, during a voyage through Switzerland, was inspired by Jean Jacques Rousseau...

Articulated bracelet in enameled gold. The bracelet is composed of five enamelled gold medallions each representing a woman wearing 18th century dress on both sides of a young man. These young people are presented in mid-eighteenth costumes on a countryside background whose design is influenced by the paintings of Pater or Boucher. The frame of the bracelet is in gold of several tones and is decorated with a floral decoration on amati gold background. Pearls connect...

Articulated bracelet in enameled gold. The bracelet is composed of six medallions, the largest of which serves as a clasp. The gold is repoussé work, accented with black and white en...