'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.

Victorian micro mosaic pendant. Set to centre with a circular panel of fine micro mosaic depicting a floral arrangement, further set to ...

Egyptian Revival micro-mosaic ear pendants. A matching pair, each issuing from a roundel with fine ropework borders containing a raised micro-mosaic plaque depicting a heron against ...

Diamond floral spray brooch. Set with one drop shape old mine diamond in an open back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.80 carats, and fif...

Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile within a yellow gold ornate horizontal form, with gold wirework, floral beading and...

Victorian diamond riviere necklace. Set with a graduated row of fourtey nine cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover si...

Saint Cecelia chatelaine pendant by Froment-Meurice. A gold and silver pendant in the Renaissance Revival style, the main element composed of an ornately carved openwork architectural structure in the form of an altarpiece, the central niche surmounted by a cupola set with pearls, with scroll and scalloped details to the interior and suspending a fleur-de-lis, containing a figure of Saint Cecelia playing a viola da gamba with two dancing putti to either side, flanked by two smaller raised pedestals issuing fleur-de-lis, each set with a putto (one playing a harp, the other playing a triangle), suspending a double swagged gold chain set with pearls, with two further chains suspending on one side a circular lapis lazuli seal in a trumpet form mount and on the other a watch winder, the whole accented with blue enamel and set to the reverse with a hinged band loop, approximately 9.5cm in total length. Tested yellow gold and silver, French, circa 1850. François Désiré Froment-Meurice (1802-1855) was one of the most important French jewellery and silversmiths of the nineteenth century, described by Victor Hugo as the Cellini of his age. He exhibited in a number of International Exhibitions, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were among his clients. The Renaissance Revival, as seen here, and the Gothic Revival were his two major decorative styles. This piece is also typical of his penchant for placing a silver figure, usually female, within a yellow gold architectural mount. The central figure and flanking putti are identical to those found on two brooches by Froment-Meurice, one in the Birmingham Museum and one in the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim. Another brooch by Froment-Meurice, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, features a similar central figure, but this time as an angel with wings, in a silver oval blue enamelled frame. These examples also bear a similar gold and blue enamel architectural mount, and differ only in the surrounding and pendulant embellishments. Saint Cecelia is the patroness of music, whose feast day is celebrated each November. A Roman maiden, she was amongst the earliest and most famous of the Roman martyrs, reputedly beheaded in 230 AD under the Emperor Alexander Severus. Throughout history, Saint Cecelia has inspired musicians and poets alike, appearing in John Dryden...

LANVIN choker necklace featuring beige velvet balls alterning with clear crystal rondelles. Grosgrain ribbon. Tie closure Marked LANVIN Paris Made in F...

Gorgeous vintage Judith Leiber 'wheel of the year' gold plated choker necklace! The pendant is very large and definitely a fun statement piece that will s...

Beautiful piece made by Marina J. This lovely choker features high luster White Seed Pearls, all woven together into a fine lace like design. The Pearl band is adorned in beautiful L...

Vintage Gold Tone Choker Circa 1990s. A very simple piece that just adds the finishing touch that brings your outfit up to the finished level. It is very minimalistic but don't let...

Antique gold, emerald and diamond necklace circa 1850. This necklace features One square step cut cushion cut emerald with an approximate weight of .6...

Late Victorian pyrandine oval garnet and gold link necklet. Each garnet is set in a claw oval coronet setting with a gold link between each setting. These settings are delicately in...