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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1890s
Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!...
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1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Stickpin with a Rectangular Frame, Faceted Amethyst & Hand Engraved-10k y.g.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Victorian 10k yellow gold gentleman's antique stickpin set with a faceted, rectangular cut amethyst stone. The gold frame is beautifully hand engraved. Professionally cleaned and ...
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1890s American Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Amethyst, 10k Gold

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Granite Reading Patent Bachelor Buttons
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These finely engraved scottish batchelor buttons were made out of polished granite and finly engraved sterling silver n 1880 ca. They have been fitted with a Reading partent mechanism.
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1890s Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Silver, Silver Plate

French Arts and Crafts Silver Belt, Articulated Links with Chatelaine Ring
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts Silver Belt, Articulated Links with Chatelaine Ring This is a stunning, piece, the belt is composed of 27, 3.5cm x 2.5cm repous...
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Late Victorian Silver Fancy Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful silver locket features beaded detail around the edges and a panel that is raised. The inside has two compartments to keep your loved ones photo or lock of hair...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver. A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Victorian Gold and Reverse Carved Crystal Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Yellow Gold Stick Pin with a Carved Reverse Essex Crystal depicting a Pheasant. The Crystal measures just under 3/4 inch in diameter ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Crystal, 14k Gold

1890 Etruscan Engraved Gold Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a splendid gold-filled locket from the Etruscan period that showcases intriguing and detailed engraving on both sides. Dainty and petite, the f...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique More Jewelry

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Gold-filled

Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Breguet Paris Closed Face Pocket Watch. Case in fair condition. Watch not working.
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1890s French Antique More Jewelry

Victorian Silver Aesthetic Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
On one side of this beautiful locket there is engraving of a heron with a beautifully ornate frame surrounding it. The other side of this locket is decorative and finely engraved. ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

1890 Victorian 10k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Heart Pin Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian pin pendant in 10k rose gold featuring a stunning selection of seed pearls completed by a gorgeous diamond accent. ...
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1890s Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

3.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Fancy Cut from Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.25 Carats Both Dimension: 8.9x6.9x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Pink Red Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Cut: Fancy The Rhodolite resembles p...
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Late 17th Century Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Antique More Jewelry

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Garnet, Rhodolite

Victorian 14K Gold Masonic Royal Arch Pendant with Enamel and Engraving
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold keystone shaped pendant can be attributed to the Royal Arch Masonry Chapter of the Freemasons. It is masterfully hand engraved and features beautiful black and white en...
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1890s American Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pendant locket from the Victorian Era. An outstanding piece of jewelry, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1890. This important pendant-locket has ...
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1890s English High Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ancient Greece 240 BC Tarentum Boy in a Dolphin Stater Nomos Framed in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Riding boy in a dolphin framed coin pendant. An ancient silver coin of one Nomos or Stater struck between 272 - 240 BC in the Greek portuary city of Tarentum, located in Calabria in...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1790 Chatelaine Miniature Landscape Painting Mother Of Metal Beads Hair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare châtelaine with a delicate landscape miniature painting mounted as a slide was made around 1785/90. The oval brass slide with a beaded edge contains a miniature painting de...
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1780s English George III Antique More Jewelry

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique 18th Century Emerald 18K Gold Iberian Cross Pendant, Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent antique 18th century gold and emerald Iberian pendant. This pendant is truly a piece of history and made in Cordoba, during the late 18th...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique More Jewelry

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Trilobed Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine elegant late 18th century Georgian rose cut diamond 14K rose gold trilobed cross. Hand cut, natural diamonds of irregular shapes, approximately 2.2 TCW The Trilobed cross, som...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.14 carat diamond and 0.1 carat ruby, 15k yellow gold and 15 karat white gold set 'cockerel' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian cockerel bar brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a 15k white gold setting. The bar style brooch is ornamented to the centre with an 15k yellow gold and 15k white gold set design modelled in the form of a cockerel's head. The cockerels head is embellished with seven pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. A single bezel set cabochon cut ruby represents the bird's eye. The wattle and comb of the cockerel are crafted in 15k yellow gold and embellished with a red enamel decoration. The brooch secures with a safety pin style fastening. This antique Victorian bird brooch...
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1890s Unknown Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Grouse Scene Stick Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian Essex crystal grouse scene stick pin, set in 18k yellow gold. This beautifully crafted stick pin is composed of a grouse woodland scene. The crystal is encased...
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1890s Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Late 18th / 19th Century rose-cut diamond devant de corsage or stomacher in closed-back silver, Portugal. This Portuguese jewel is composed b...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Silver

Gucci Gold Ring 18kt Wide Top Designer Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gold ring made by Gucci from their Icon collection featuring their signature GG motif set into a wide band ring. Excellent condition! Non-resizable! GRAM WEIGHT: 8.63gr GOLD: 18KT ...
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18th Century North American Modern Antique More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cocktail Diamond Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage Diamond ring made with old miners diamonds in 18KT yellow gold. Year unknown. Ring can be re-sized. GRAM WEIGHT: 9.10gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round...
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18th Century North American Art Deco Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Marcus & Co. Sapphire Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a highly domed sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.70 carats. Eye clean and true blue in color with medium saturation. Bezel set with a twisted rope and a concentric halo surround of gold beading. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Signed Marcus for Marcus and Co...
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1890s Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Charm 14KT rose gold pendant HAND carved rose long pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning polished rose gold charm in 14KT rose gold, hand carved. Made to order will take 10 business days. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.36gr GOLD: 14KT rose gold Size: 1 inches long WHAT YOU GE...
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18th Century North American Modern Antique More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ancient Ostrogothic Silver Eagle Headed Buckle, Byzantine Era, 6th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large Ostrogothic silver eagle-headed buckle, circa 6th Century A.D. A bold projecting eagle head profile set with a cabochon ruby color glass eye, the neck chased with linear ...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

European Enamel Cocktail Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage Diamond ring made with artistic enamel elements and single diamond in the middle. Year unknown. Ring can be re-sized. GRAM WEIGHT: 7.66gr GOLD: 14KT yellow gold NATURAL DIA...
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18th Century European Byzantine Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

NEW South Sea Pearl Hearts & Arrows Diamond "Art Deco" ENHANCER in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
Introducing a breathtaking AAAA+ South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in Platinum, featuring an Art Deco inspired style. Crafted by renowned brand LaFrancee, this pendant is a true ma...
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Mid-18th Century Art Deco Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Rolex GMT-Master II Fat Lady Coke Black Red Creamy 16760 Steel Watch 1986
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16760 Year: 1986 Serial number: 94xxxxx Reference: C03506; C03218 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16760 Dial: E...
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1780s Swiss Antique More Jewelry

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Late Victorian 18 Karat Gold Bacchus Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a polished gold grimacing face of the satyr god Bacchus With long ears and stylized hair Tested as 18 karat gold Circa 1890 Head measures: 1/2 x 3/8 inch Total lengt...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Baby Rattle Silver Celluloid
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming litlle baby rattle has been tested as silber and is marked with an unidentified makers mark.
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1890s Belle Époque Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gorilla head with textured fur- carved out of labradorite. Semi-translucent gray in body color with moderate adularescence - blue, ...
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1890s Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Crescent Moon Sapphire & Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous Victorian brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is crafted in the crescent moon shape set with natural seed pearls and sapphires. The crescent moon celebrates the feminine moon goddess...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut dia...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French 19th Century 18kt Gold Pendant Miniature with Painting
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French 19th century 18kt gold pendant miniature with water colour paintings. Made in Circa 1890's Hallmarked 18kt gold Has enamel writing in French - "Piété Filiale" - Trans...
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1890s French Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 2.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.25 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fi...
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1890s Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in platinum, mascaron hallmark. Quadrilobed shaped, this sumptuous antique brooch is made of gold and platinum threads on which are set 12 natural pearls and an antique brilliant-cut diamond in...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique More Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, White Gold...

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pheasant Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and enamel pheasant stick pin, the head of the pin depicting a pheasant with rose-cut diamonds set to silver and an ena...
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1890s Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Peking Glass Buckle from the late 19th Century. Set in incised bronze with decorative scrolled border and floral patterned...
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1890s Chinese Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Bronze

Circa 1890s 28.92 Carat Cabochon Garnet Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Size: fits up to a 7.5 inch wrist Width: 5 millimeters Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 28.9 grams Hallmark: 18 CT Item Features: Prime example of a pristine b...
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.76 Carat Emerald, Heart Shape, Zambia
Located in Montreux, VD
Stunning Heart Shape Zambian Emerald 4.76 ct Minor natural oil enhancement. Stone contains natural micro chinks, which is common for natural emeral...
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15th Century and Earlier Zambian Antique More Jewelry

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Emerald

Pair of Pearl and Diamond Stick Pins
Located in London, GB
A pair of pearl and diamond stick pins, each pearl set on a rose-cut diamond-set cap, suspended by a diamond-set loop, all set in yellow gold, circa ...
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1890s Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Sapphire, Diamond, and Chalcedony Brooch with Cluster Center
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire, diamond, and chalcedony brooch of rounded rectangular form, centered by an oval Ceylon sapphire in a diamond surround, further set within a piece of carved chalc...
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Eastern European Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY CROSS PENDANT Balkans (probably Bulgaria), 18th-19th century Gilded silver, glass pastes Weight 40.7 grams; dimensions 74 × 15 × 10 mm Double-sided pendant made of gilded silver filigree in the shape of a Greek cross, with pendant loop. The front and side panels composed of intricate filigree scrolls, globules, and a central rosette. Interspersed are crimped collet settings with corded wire base and red, blue, and green glass-paste gem...
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18th Century Antique More Jewelry

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique 1780 Georgian Brooch Miniature Pencil Drawing on Paper Silver Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chaming piece of jewellery was created around 1780 as a clasp for a bracelet or necklace. In the early 19th century it was converted into a brooch. The pencil drawing shows the ...
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1780s British George III Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

Belle Epoque Diamond-Set Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque diamond-set dragonfly brooch, the body and the head set with fourteen old European-cut diamonds, the wings set with fifty-two rose-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 3 carats in total, all mounted in silver to yellow-gold back, bearing French gold hallmarks for 18ct gold, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4x4cm, gross weight 9.2 grams. Belle Epoque brooch in Excellent condition. This stunning, antique dragonfly brooch...
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1890s British Belle Époque Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Free Mason Pendant Silver Gold Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This very rare 18th century free mason pendant is made out of siver highlighted with gold and set with fine cut muticoloured paste.
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1770s British George II Antique More Jewelry

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Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Old Cut Diamond Branch Brooch Silver Gold Buts Leaf Shape Art Nouveau
Located in Berlin, DE
Old Cut Diamond antique brooch, France, circa 1890s Oxidized silver, yellow gold, old-cut diamonds brooch weight - 4 grams brooch measurement...
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1890s French Artisan Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

French Fin De Siècle Enamel and Diamond Peacock Fan Pin
Located in London, GB
A French fin de siècle enamel and diamond peacock fan pin, consisting of nine multicolour enamelled feathers each bearing a rose-cut diamond, to a rose-cut diamond-set palmette decoration and rose-gold handle, with red gold brooch fitting, bearing French hallmark, circa 1895, measuring approximately 6 x 2cm, gross weight 7.7 grams. Imported Hallmark, gold France after June 2 1893. Pin in good condition for its age with minimal signs of wear. A striking French enamel and diamond pin...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat ruby and 0.18 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collection. This impressive ruby pin has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with silver settings. The brooch setting has been modelled in the form of a horseshoe displaying twelve yellow gold channel set square cut rubies, totalling 0.30 carat. The horseshoe setting is further accented by a nine Old European cut diamonds, silver pavé set in three clusters of three in alternation with the rubies, totalling 0.18 carat. The yellow gold pin is plain and secures to the reverse of the feature setting. This ruby and diamond brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate. The diamond and ruby pin...
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1890s Unknown Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.02 carat amethyst, 0.13 carat diamond and 15k yellow gold 'ostrich' bar brooch. This fine and impressive antique bird brooch...
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1890s Unknown Antique More Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Watercolour Miniature of Herbert De Odingsells Coke
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique English 19th century 15kt gold pendant watercolour miniature of Herbert De Odingsells Coke. Made in England, 1890's Maker: Ernest Rinzi Tested positive for 15kt. gold. H...
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1890s British Antique More Jewelry

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15k Gold

Antique 6.73 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1890s 6.73 carat diamond and natural pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl and diamond brooch...
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1890s Unknown Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Intaglio Amor Climbs The Temple of Love Sardonx
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate engraving shows cupid holding a banner storming up to the temple of love
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1790s George III Antique More Jewelry

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Onyx

Vintage Old Mine Brilliant Diamond and Pearl Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS/SI Pearl: N...
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1890s American Victorian Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Wine Harvest Charivari Hand Hearts Grapes Cat Stars Enamel Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a vary rare piece of folkloristic wine harvest fashion accessory. The polychrome enamelled charivari was clipped onto a lady's skirt and accompanied her to a wine harvest dan...
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1890s Belle Époque Antique More Jewelry

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Enamel

Antique 3.13 Carat Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.13 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique seven stone diamond brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The pierced decorated linear setting displays a stunning feature eight claw set 0.39ct Old European cut diamond to the centre, embellished with a fluted border. The length of the brooch is accented with a further six individually claw set Old European cut diamonds. Two supporting diamonds accent each terminal of the bar brooch. The seven stone diamond bar brooch is further ornamented with six panels of impressive black hot enamel, positioned between each of the claw set diamonds. This antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and C clasp fastening. This antique brooch is hallmarked to the hinged pin fastening with the fineness mark for 15k gold (15) and the date letter (A). This impressive brooch is supplied with seven independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique Victorian diamond bar brooch...
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1890s Unknown Antique More Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Located in Chicago, IL
BADGE WITH ST. JAMES THE GREAT Northern Spain, 16th century Silver, jet Weight 18.2 grams; dimensions 44 × 43 × 12 mm Round pendant with high-relief image of St. James the Great of Santiago de Compostela carved in jet. The saint is flanked by two pilgrims (their heads defaced); each holds a staff and rosary in his hand. Silver mount with plain flat backplate, corded wire surround and toothed edge as setting. Four pendant loops for sewing onto a hat or cloak. According to the Roman naturalist Pliny, jet, the material of which this pin was made, prevented snakebite and was “thrown up by the sea.” The first quality would certainly have been reassuring for a pilgrim who owned this object and who had to make long journeys over unfamiliar terrain. The second quality made jet an especially fitting material to honor St. James, given that his body arrived in Spain mysteriously, carried there “by the sea” from the Holy Land. Santiago de Compostela was a major center for jet carving from the late Middle Ages, and highly polished jet was a desirable and common material for pilgrimage souvenirs. One even finds scallop shells, the pilgrim’s badge...
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16th Century Spanish Antique More Jewelry

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Silver

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