Early Victorian Hunt & Roskell 1.82 Carat Diamond Turquoise Gold Jewelry Set

A fine and impressive pair of 1.10 carat turquoise and 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold. These vintage stud earrings are ornamented with articulated drops, each featuring a four-claw set cabochon cut turquoise to the terminal. The upper portion of each earring is comprised of a textured gold abstract floral design, incorporating a further claw set turquoise to the center. These impressive turquoise earrings for pierced ears secure via a hinged latch and post style fastening. The vintage earrings are hallmarked to the interior of the fastening with the Portuguese maker's mark and domestic gold mark (cat's head, minimum 800 standard). The earrings have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. These turquoise and gold drop earrings...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau 4.76 carat turquoise and 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The feature pierced decorated, Art Nouveau style drop is ornamented with a collet set turquoise panel to the centre, accented with overlayed scrolling and vertical pale wirework. The lower border of the design supports two articulating chains, each incorporating an independently collet set cabochon cut turquoise to the terminal. The feature setting suspends via a yellow gold fancy chain, composed of alternating bar and arrays of trace links. The turquoise pendant is hallmarked with the maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co (MBCo)* and 15k gold mark (15CT). This impressive antique Art Nouveau pendant is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card. * The jewelry manufacturers Ernst Murrle and J.B Bennett operated as Siegele & Bennett from 1884 advertising themselves as 'manufacturers and importers of British and Foreign jewelry'; importing pieces from Pforsheim as this was Murrle's origin. In 1896 they administered Murrle Bennet & Co until 1914 when the firm was purchased and continued trade in London under the name White Redgrove & Whyte. Murrle Bennett is widely known for their production of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts style jewelry...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 8.65 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections. This ex...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.80 carat turquoise and 21 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry collections. This stunnin...

LATE VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE LATEST HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARRINGS as well as RING and BROOCH MADE OF GOLD 14ct decorated with TURQUOISES, PEARLS and DIAMOND. ELEGANT BROOCH: made of GOLD (14 ct / 585), having hexagonal form (= six-sided form type), additionally decorated with six small TURQUOISES and a larger TURQUOISE attached in middle area, this one surrounded by a ring of six small PEARLS = causing a very decorative effect ! WEIGHT: 7.0 GRAMS (= 0.24 OZ / 0.22 TROY OUNCE) FINEST GOLDEN COLOUR ! OLD IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN...

Exquisite museum quality 19th century Etruscan Revival turquoise enamel and articulated 14K yellow gold pair of earrings and brooch parure Circa 1870 Beautiful design, large scale st...

A fantastic example of classic Etruscan Revival design, these beautifully crafted earrings are enhanced by bright Persian turquoise clusters. 2 3/8" long, 5/8" wide Circa 1875-85

A gorgeous antique set featuring Persian turquoise and rose cut diamond staged in silver. The Victorian set is consisted of a necklace and earrings. The Victorian dangling earrings have floral design and are equipped with a hook closure. Rose cut diamonds add a subtle sparkle while the turquoise splashes an amazing color. The Victorian necklace is comprised of six smaller turquoises with a large one hanging in the middle. All the stones have a lovely, clean baby blue color. This antique set looks delicate and very feminine with the diamond “petals” creating a great icy effect. The workmanship of the set is outstanding. The curved elements are thoughtfully mixed with the bar parts. All the features of the necklace are connected skillfully, and it sits perfectly on a neck. This antique Victorian set is made of silver and features eight oval cabochon Persian turquoise and rose cut diamonds. Measurements: 14 ½” x 1/8". The flower parts 5/8” x ¾”. The pendant part 2 7/8" x 1". The largest turquoise 5/8” x ¾” (2 x 1.7 cm), the other turquoise from ½” x 3/8” (1.3 x 1 cm) to 3/8” x ¼” (1 x 0.8 cm). The earrings 2” x ¾” (5 x 2 cm) with the hook. The weight is 75.9 grams. Did you know that in 17th century wearing turquoise jewelry was a must for a well-dressed gentleman? The stone was popular to the point when all of the emeralds in the crown that Napoleon I gave Empress Marie Louise were replaced with Persian turquoise cabochons. Today Persian turquoise is beloved by jewelry aficionados for its warm, calming color. It may vary from sky-blue to green. As to the dark veins, it depends on your preferences and a certain piece. Some jewelry collectors prefer turquoise with web pattern of matrix as it adds character to a piece. The name “turquoise” came from the "pierre tourques" that translates as a “Turkish stone...