Holbeinesque Brooches

This is truly one of the most spectacular and beautiful antique mourning brooches of its design. It is a very large sized brooch and can also be worn as a pendant, it is a knot form with engraved tendrils forming the knot shape, encompassing a central panel of black enamel. The black enamel oval is decorated with a stunning floral display set with rose cut diamonds that have the wonderful low light twinkle and glint of the old rose cuts. The tendrils take on a naturalist form with lead finials...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.20 carat garnet, pearl and hot white enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with a 9k yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive navette-shaped antique pendant is embellished with a stunning feature oval cabochon cut garnet to the centre, surmounted with an impressive yellow gold stellate setting incorporating a single claw set seed pearl to the centre. The elevated feature stone is encompassed with an impressive band of white hot enamel, accented with yellow gold scrolling leaf designs and encompassed with a scalloped shaped border. This stunning horizontal navette setting is further ornamented with bands of rope twist decoration paralleling the central sunken portion and the outer rim; these borders flank graduating curvilinear bead arrays to the cardinal points. This feature setting supports an articulated vertical navette-shaped drop, bearing identical aforementioned ornamentation. The detachable pendant drop features an impressive articulated tassel design to the lower border, completing the design. This stunning pendant is suspended from an associated 9k yellow gold belcher chain from a similar period. The chain catch is hallmarked with the fineness mark for 9k yellow gold. This stunning antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp fastening to the reverse of the apex setting. The reverse of the brooch is inset with a push fit panel, which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed. This impressive antique brooch / pendant is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation case with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. This antique garnet pendant...

Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant- A rock crystal dragon mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds, a pearl, and rubies Length: 4.5"

This incredible 1950's Miriam Haskell brooch and earring demi-parure set, made up of statement hand worked milk glass and a leaf filigree design are rare pieces to behold. The pende...

This is a Victorian 18K yellow gold garnet round pendant brooch. It depicts a round gold plate with a cabochon center adorned with a carved flower. This ...

An important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival gold and enamel gem-set brooch, the brooch decorated with the figure of Venus enamelled en ronde bosse, holding up a diamond-set mirror and ...

This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...

A massive piece of Eisenberg and the colors art spectacular. Measuring 3.2 inches / 81.6 mm top to bottom 2.46 inches / 62.5 mm. It can be worn as a brooch and hung from your choice...

Large 1950's Renaissance revival enamel ship brooch constructed with silver on 14k yellow gold. The boat is decorated with cultured pearls, rubies...

A Vintage Stylised Chrysanthemum & Haematite Brooch and Earring Set. A timeless design reminiscent of Marcel Boucher and eternally elegant and chic. An unsigned beauty. A rare treas...

This gorgeous 1980's gold-plated crystal bouquet set by Napier includes a pair of clip-on statement earrings and an oversized brooch. Studded with crystal accents, this set will add...

This is one of the most stunning antique 19th Century Garnet Enamel jewels we have seen. The Etruscan Archeological Revival pendant features a magnificent blood red Bohemian Garnet cabochon of gorgeous color and size set in a 14 Karat Gold Enamel beaded design. The garnet is surrounded by magnificent gold and enamel work of the highest quality. The pendant is very characteristic of the work of the master Italian jeweler Castellani, who created Etruscan Revival jewels...