Indonesian Gold Betel Container Necklace, Central Flores, 19th Century

Italian, circa 1850s-1860s, probably made at Vatican workshops. The pendant is crafted in 18K gold. It is designed in Etruscan revival style, fashiona...

This is a magnificent Emerald and Pearl Pendant necklace dating to the 19th Century. It is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. There are five gorgeous natural...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An antique watch chain, it is made of fine palm mesh and closes with a screw clasp. Two gold pearls are attached and it ends with a tassel watch...

Details: A stunning unique antique pendant in 22K yellow gold with 11 gemstones, and studded with diamonds, engraved and adorned with enamel work. Originally an armband, and later converted to a pendant. Both sides are adorned, and enameled. The backside engraving and enamel work has birds and floral theme. Much of the enamel has worn, but it doesn't detract from the unique beauty of this piece. Both the bail and the pearl were added at some point when this armband was converted to a pendant. The main arm band is 22K gold (tested 22K), the bail is 14K as well as the pearl and were added later. History: A rare late 18th or early 19th Century Indian Mughal "Bazuband or Bajuband" with 11 gemstones (North India, Lucknow). Originally an armband of rectangular form with hinged attachments on either, in the manner of a "Navaratna", this piece has been converted to a pendant at some point. Navaratna: Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems...