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This hand-crafted antique Victorian brooch was forged from sterling silver and features a sweet enameled yellow bird perched on a silver branch. During the Victorian era, bird watching and aviaries grew quite fashionable due to the work of ornithologist John James Audubon and his publishing of "Birds of America" in the mid-1800s. These trends led to an upswing of interest in bird-themed jewelry, Moreover, Victorians were fascinated with the secret language of love tokens, friendship gifts and mementos that could be discreetly communicated to lovers, friends and family. Birds often communicated love or fidelity. The bird and branch are set on a silver bar flanked with clover shapes, which symbolizes luck or protection for the wearer. The verso is stamped SILVER and the C-clasp is handmade. It's always exciting to find antique jewelry...

Lovely Art Nouveau sterling silver pendant and brooch featuring the profile of a woman. She is quite lovely, with flowing hair adorned with headband hair jewelry...

This luxurious antique Edwardian pin brooch circa 1880-1917 makes an exquisite addition to your collection. Boasting three prong-set oval opals cabochons with a gorgeous blue, violet, and peach play-of-color and a green flash, and two sparking diamonds set in milgrain-topped bezels, this timeless piece exudes elegance and sophistication. The brooch presented in its original antique box, making it the perfect gift for that special someone. The brooch measures 1.25" long and weighs a total of 3.4 grams. The center opal measures approximately 11mm long by 8mm wide. The two side opals measure approximately 8mm long by 6mm wide. The Old European cut diamonds are approx. 2.5mm in diameter. The C clasp is handmade. About the maker: Highly prestigious maker Charles Packer was first in a partnership with William Brady, but their partnership was dissolved in 1839 and Packer carried on as a jeweler, pearl bead and coral dealer at the same address at 78 Regent Street, London W. until 1880. From 1880 until 1917 the business traded as Charles Packer & Co and then as Charles Packer & Co Ltd until c. 1932. Charles Packer was the major London supplier of mourning costume and accessories in the second half of the 19th century (Queen Victoria's reign) and a Charles Packer jewelry set is on display at the British Museum in London. From at least the 1920s Charles Packer & Co was known to have been the official distributor for Rolex watches in London...

Stunning antique 18k yellow gold leaf and branch brooch with a gorgeous cabochon opal. The opal has exceptional color play with intense peacock blue, bright green, indigo and peach d...

This extraordinary Antique Victorian Bippart & Co. 14k Gold Seed Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch beautifully encapsulates the Victorian fascination with celestial symbolism and the exquis...

This stunning Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Rose Gold Flower Antique Convertible Brooch Pendant is an eye-catching piece of jewelry. Featuring a delicate enameled flower centered in...

A pair of Victorian enamel dragon cufflinks, each circular gold link embossed with a green, blue and red enamelled Chinese-style dragon, circa 1880, g...

An impressive pair of antique Chinese 18 karat yellow gold 'dragon' cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive cufflinks have been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The anterior links have a hexagonal form, ornamented with pierced decorated panels depicting a Chinese dragon. The posterior links have a barbel form, securing to the reverse of the feature dragon design links via three oval links. The reverse of the anterior links are each struck with the hallmark for 18k gold (18K) and a Chinese symbol. Condition These impressive antique Chinese cufflinks...

Pair of silver and vermeil cufflinks, mixed hallmark of eagle and boar's heads. The central stem, of square section, is decorated with a black sugarloaf stone at each end on one of t...

Designed as link style cufflinks terminating with reverse carved Essex crystal quartz cabochons. Painted to depict various fish in oceanic scenes with waves, rocks, seaweed, and foli...

A set of hand crafted 9ct gold Opal triplet cufflinks The opal triplets feature a bright variety of colours 10.04g We have sold to the set of Hit shows like Peaky Blinders...

Unusual and attractive art deco cufflinks with Chinese Dragon motifs enamelled in oxblood, black and white. France 1930's. Beautiful quality and workmanship. Excellent condition.