Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870

Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross 19th century Exquisitely engraved rich red coral cross pendant mounted in beautifully detailed 1...

Museum quality antique Etruscan Revival carnelian intaglio 15K yellow gold large locket bracelet Circa 1860 The large scale of this stunning bracelet indicates that it was created for a very wealthy individual, likely to commemorate a Grand Tour voyage. The exquisitely engraved carnelian intaglio depicts a complex scene with classical Roman architectural buildings, possibly the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, surrounded by angels with Christ amidst clouds watching over the Eternal City and being crowned by angels. The impressive size of the intaglio and superb execution point to this piece being created in Rome by a jeweler possibly associated with the Vatican Workshops. Rome was the pinnacle of attraction of the Grand Tour- the seat of papal splendour, capital of the ancient world and a treasure trove of art. Numerous fine jewelers worked tirelessly to create beautiful mementos to commemorate the Grand Tour travels of the wealthy. The Castellani family, Carlo Giuliano, Cesare Roccheggiani are among the prominent makers who supplied Grand Tour jewels. The demand for these was so strong that British Crown jewelers...

Mano or Hand motif jewelry has a rich history. The origin dates back to ancient Rome where Fede rings incorporating the design of two clasped hands were worn to symbolize faith, fidelity and trust. These romantic jewels were popular during the Middle Ages as love tokens exchanged in and outside of marriage. The motif has continued to inspire some of today's most notable jewelers- 2024 Codognato Ultima Mano collection Psyche & Cupid pendant...

Rare estate Gay Freres 18K woven yellow gold long chain X link necklace convertable to a lariat necklace, a double necklace, belt and quad bracelet. The...

A remarkable antique Etruscan Revival chain necklace made of 18 karat yellow gold. The gold surface of this necklace is embellished with cannetille, rosettes and wirework. This kind ...

Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket door with etched floral motifs. The detail continues on to the ail and the raised gold ball design that surrounds the outside border of the piece. We love this one on an antique guard chain...

This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in...

Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...