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Period: 19th Century
Antique Boxed Blue and White Enamel and Pearl Fringe Locket Back Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Incredible Antique Boxed Blue and White Enamel and Pearl Fringe Locket Back Pendant on Chain
The most charming detailed pendant, truly wonderful!!
T...
Category
Unknown Artist Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
Antique Gold Enamel Pendant Cross Citrin Original Fitted Case
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully engraved and enamelled little cross has been handcrafted around 1825 ca. It is decorated with an oval citrin.
Category
Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Silver Renaissance Pendant
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique gold gilded silver renaissance revival Austro Hungarian pendant featuring a large central bezel set turquoise cabs set on an closed ba...
Category
Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Fleur-de-lysee Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Charming antique cross in rose gold with lily flowers, it is decorated with a chalice with ears of wheat and flowers.
The back of th...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Giuliano Enamel, Peridot, Moonstone, Garnet and Gold Pendant, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
A Carlo Giuliano enamel, peridot, moonstone, garnet and gold pendant with a cabochon-cut peridot, in the centre of a cluster of eight, cabochon-cut moonstones, with a blue, white, black and red enamelled fleur-de-lys surround, bordered by a circle of white spotted black enamel, with a briolette-cut garnet pendant, with a black, blue and white enamelled cap and a black and white enamelled pendant bail, mounted in gold, circa 1885.
Carlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was a jeweller and goldsmith, born in Naples, Italy in 1831, it’s believed that Giuliano was trained in Alessandro Castellani’s workshop in Rome, and later sent to London to establish a branch of the Casa Castellani.
After leaving Castellani’s employment in the early 1860’s, Giuliano opened his own workshop manufacturing jewellery at 13 Frith Street in Soho. During this time, without a shopfront, Giuliano retailed his jewels through a number of established and well-respected jewellers such as Robert Phillips, C.F. Hancock, Harry Emanuel...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Moonstone, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
French 19th Century Diamonds and Fine Pearls Silver and 18 K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and silver.
This sumptuous antique pendant features an openwork design of vegetal garlands, drapery and bows, set with rose-cut dia...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Intertwined Link Double Strand Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Intertwined Link Double Strand Chain - 32 inches. This gorgeous chain is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The chain has connecting cable links i...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875.
Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color is a rich but soft finish (not highly polished) which appears to be a high, 20 or 22, karat gold. This brooch/pendant is a vertical oval (denoting the 2nd half of the 19th century) measures 3-1/16 inches tall, by 2-1/8th inches wide without the 5/8 inch long pendant bale.
Though unsigned or hallmarked the craftsmanship associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival style is nothing short of exceptional from the stylized wing and snake motifs to the perfectly shaped and spaced tiny spherical gold granulation. And, as for the carving of the pink shell cameo...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart and Arrow Earrings Ring and Pendant Set
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era set of earrings ring and pendant in heart and arrow design with cabochon rubies and rose cut diamonds in 10k gold setting topped with silver dates back to 1850/...
Category
Antique 19th Century Necklaces
9 Carat Gold Victorian Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Victorian Rope Chain
Length 16.4" Inches
Thickness 2mm
9c Plaque positioned near clasp
in very good condition
Barrel clasp clips in securely
Weight 8 grams
Category
European Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This exquisite Victorian c.1800s Silver and Cushion Paste RIVIERE Necklace radiates timeless elegance. The meticulously crafted piece boasts a s...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful little antique Victorian pendant/ brooch depicting a leafy, 18ct gold wreath, surrounding a large natural pearl in the centre. It has a lovely lustre and is complemented ...
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Prince Albert Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Prince Albert Chain in Sterling has interesting links that vary in size and direction. There are wiggly square links, alternating horizon...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Orange Chalcedony & Pearl Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian necklace featuring a classic combination of pearls and chalcedony. There are a total of 18 orange chalcedony's which complement the clusters of small natural sal...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
French Egyptian revival champleve necklace.
Fabulous necklace choker, created in France in the late 19th century, circa 1880. This beautiful piece ...
Category
French Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Diamond Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Gold Belle Époque
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant in the form of a flower set with a gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center with pearl set petals and leaves. The jewels set ...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Salmon Coral Chocker Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beautiful and delicate late 19th Century Victorian salmon coral chocker necklace. Round smaller beads braided into two cords wider and narrower entwin...
Category
European Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Garnet Swallow Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era swallow bird brooch and pendant with rose cut diamonds centered with natural garnet stone in 10k gold dates back to the victorian era 1850/1870.c
Category
Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the Victorian era and is steeped with symbolism of unity and c...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860.
Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm)
Weight – 121 grams.
This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet...
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
NEW AAA+ Quality Japanese Akoya Salt Water White Pearl Necklace
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning new necklace is made with AAAA+ quality high lustre Japanese Akoya salt water white pearls, measuring 8.5mm in size. The necklace is 17 1/2 inches in length and feature...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace from the late 19th Century. Composed of 3 strands of carved toggle beads which fall from larger coral resin beads at clasp which may have bee...
Category
Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian 1890 Necklace in 18kt Gold with 51.04cts Peridots Turquoises & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
A gems set necklace from the Victorian era.
Beautiful drop necklace, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This piece was designed with very colorful taste ...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant Starburst Onyx Oriental Pearls Black Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pendant locket has been cut out of onyx and decorated with a starburst made out of gold set oriental pearls.
Category
European Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Heart Locket Pendant 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant 14 karat rose gold locket in the shape of a heart is set with six diamonds in star shaped settings. The reverse is beautifully engraved with the initials H and M.
Category
American High Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Book Form Goldstone Picture Locket Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Victorian, 1890
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH BEAUTIFUL NATURAL GOLDSTONE FRONT AND BACK!
The solid 14 Karat gold locket with Goldstone front and back in the form of an opening book is just classic and perfect. Goldstone is a natural mined gem that has a fabulous shimmering quality. It was very popular during the Victorian period and retains its immense appeal today.
The locket...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Original Gold Blue Paste Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian Blue paste cross set in 15 kt gold and made in England c. 1870. The various colors of antique paste can be breathtaking. The setting of these s...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Rope Link Chain Necklace - 27 inches. This beautiful necklace is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The chain is mad...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Silver Pearls Clear Stones Hand Painted Virgin Mary Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a religious silver pearls and clear stones pendant. It depicts an oval silver glass case with a hand painted portrait of the Virgin Mary pr...
Category
Unknown Edwardian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Antique Fringe Drop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL GRADUATED OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold cross pendant engraved on back (spasi sokhrani) or save and protect cross pendant was made in moscow 1888.c imperial russian era with a total gold weight of 5.75 grams and lenght of 5.5cm including the bail cross is hall marked 56 imperial russian gold stand...
Category
Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique four-leaf clover pendant dates back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The lovely four-leaf clover shape pendant is created in 20 karat yellow gold depicting a female portrait in a bass-relief profil. She is wearing a headband consisting of four eight-sided cut diamonds, two garnets and one ruby in the center.
The four-leaf clover goes back for centuries - an ancient Irish good luck symbol. As the Celts believed that the four-leaf clover could help them avoid mischief and see or spot fairies. It was believed that the four leaves possessed mystical powers. In the 19th and early 20th...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian necklace features a single row of natural salt water pearls, graduating in size. The largest pearl measures 6.4mm and the smallest pearl measures 3mm. The c...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold Pink Coral Cameo Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Cameo depicting probably the Greek God Dionysus wearing a panther skin and bunch of grapes on the head.
Size 55mm x 40mm
Category
Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace French Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique French Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant in Platinum atop 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent jewel has nine vivid sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds through the center that are graduated from the center. These diamonds are individually prong set in higher prongs. On the outside are a row of raised collet set Rose Cuts alternating with inset prong set diamonds. The inner border is set with another row of rose cut diamonds. The antique diamonds have the fabulous sparkle and radiance that we love in the antique rose...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Victorian Agate Figural Fob
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Agate Figural Fob from the late 19th Century of gilt metal with striped Scottish agate. Finely detailed elk or deer motif with original bal...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
Category
Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Carved Antique Chinese Lavender, Apple Green Jade Gourd Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Considered very auspicious in both Chinese and Japanese cultures, the gourd has a long history of talismanic use in warding off evil and promoting good fortune. In Chinese, it is cal...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold cameo pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The oval shaped frame is ornamented to the centre with a stunning Victorian pendant crystal, depicting the profile of a female figure.
The crystal panel is framed by an impressive wreath style yellow gold border, accented to the upper portion with a fret band design, all emanating from a scrolling leaf motif; this setting portrays a French style design.
This stunning antique pendant suspends from an 18' 18k yellow gold curb chain via a plain tapering bale.
This antique cameo pendant...
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Unknown Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Navette Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful antique mourning locket pendant which was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The front of this large navette pendant...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Snake Collar Necklace Rock Crystal in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian snake collar from the early 19th Century made up of three different shades of brown hair plaited beautifully to create one...
Category
European Georgian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
3.16 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Halley's Comet 18k Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
As bright as the stars! This Halley's Comet or starburst pendant brooch is designed with one 0.75 carat old European cut center Diamond, surrounded by a burst of shimmering old Euro...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Beautiful Victorian 14 Carat Gold Pink Enamel and Pearl Flower Head Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Victorian era flower shape pendant, circa 1880.
Solid 14 carat gold example.
Designed with a pearl to centre and baby pink enamel to the front.
CONDITION ; Good for age. Cr...
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Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Madonna and Child Guardian Angel Cameo Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of the...
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Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Mother Of Pearl Flower Brooch Pendant, 1860
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Europe 1860-es. Fine brooch with Diamonds and Mother of Pearl. Unique craftwork of setting up the different elements, blending the bright Gold with dark Silver. Amazing selection of ...
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Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Victorian Black Onyx Pearl Locket Necklace Flower Motif 14K Braided Hair Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in Black Onyx, and 14 Karat Gold with Pearl adornments in a Flower Motif design with an exquisite braid...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered daisy with texturous center and fanning petals. Grooved with opaque matte white enamel - exhibiting minimal loss. Reverse is decorated with rendered gol...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Crystal and Smokey Quartz Fly
Located in Stamford, CT
What is all the buzz about. It is the allure of this unique, clear smoky crystalline quartz on which sits a three dimensional rock crystal fly, complete in detail with engraved wings...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Mother and Children
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Shell Oval Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of Mother and two children meticulously carved by an artisan in Italy. The gold bezel follows the shape an...
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Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
!8 Carat Gold Victorian Pendant with Moonstone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold pendant set with a large, oval-pear, cabochon cut moonstone open set in fourteen elegant claws, most likely English in origin, circa 1890.
weight: 16.13 grams
dimen...
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
Victorian 3.70 Carat Total Weight Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era 3.70 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace composed of 14k Yellow Gold and silver. Set with 74 Old Cut diamonds, a...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Victorian Circa 1890
Set constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold
**We do guarantee that all pieces are constructed of the metal stated,
as they were tested using an elect...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian 8.20 Carat Amethyst Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching 8.20 carat Amethyst sits central to this necklace from the 1880s. The 18 carat yellow gold chain loops around the claw set central gem in a knot like pattern and fini...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique base metal rose tone necklace with Bohemian garnets (multiple stones are chipped). Necklace is 16.5" long, pendant (center point) is 58mm wide....
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Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Garnet
GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Aqua Pearl Diamond Platinum Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's civil war era handmade aqua, pearl and diamond pendant necklace. 7.00ct oval, light blue aqua center stone, set in a platinum and 14k yellow gold setting with 3 GIA certified ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Stone 14k Gold Pendant Square Engraved Antique
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Dendritic Moss Agate and 14K Gold Pendant One Inch Square.
Natural Stone
Pendant measures 1 inch by 1 inch
Weighing 5.8 gram
No dam...
Category
American Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Agate
Antique Jade Pi Disk Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This magnificent antique hand-carved nephrite jade pi disk was most likely created in the late 19th century -between 1850-1900. It has been carved with small r...
Category
Chinese Artisan Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Butterfly Pendant or Brooch set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds, Pearls and Rubies in a gorgeous open work design in Silver atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Butterfly Insect jewels we have seen. The Butterfly has a detachable brooch pin on the reverse which can be easily unscrewed to convert the jewel to a pendant necklace. The Butterfly is set throughout its wings with Rose Cut Diamonds. Each diamond is set within its own open work section. The sections are then combined into a fully three dimensional butterfly with exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. In the center of the body are four stunning silvery white pearls which may be natural. The eyes of the insect are two round Ruby cabochons. The diamonds and pearls are set in silver as was the custom of the period in order to show off the diamonds to greater brilliance. The butterfly wings are masterworks of jewelry making and diamond setting. The extraordinary jewels are all set "a jour" - open backed - so that the light is allowed to filter through the gems and make them sparkle with the wonderful quality we love in the antique jewels. This whimsical butterfly dances delightfully around the neck or across the body and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. And insect inspired jewels are all the rage today. And here we have the magnificent butterfly with the exquisite gems and delicate design - how rare! The Victorians were absolutely enamored with nature and insects and created jewels as well as sculptures of the fascinating creatures. These antique butterfly gems...
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Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
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